Noche UFC 306 walkout songs: Tracks Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili, and others have used before
Noche UFC 306 is set to rock The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 14, with an action-packed fight card. This highly anticipated pay-per-view (PPV) event will make UFC history as the first to feature Riyadh Season as its title partner sponsor.
In the main event, Sean O'Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight title against top contender Merab Dvalishvili. Meanwhile, in the co-main event of Noche UFC 306, flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will put her belt on the line in a trilogy bout against her rival, Valentina Shevchenko.
Noche UFC 306: Which songs have Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili walked out to?
UFC 306 is looking to become the UFC's biggest and most high-profile event this year. The fight card will coincide with Mexican Independence Day weekend and is set to be the first MMA card to take place inside the high-tech and innovative The Sphere in Las Vegas.
The fighters' entrances serve as crucial moments that amplify the intensity of a high-stakes fight card, transforming the arena into a theater filled with anticipation. These electrifying walkouts will captivate the audience, and with The Sphere's cutting-edge venue, the immersive audio-visual experience is sure to be nothing short of breathtaking.
Although the walkout songs for the Noche UFC 306 lineup remain a mystery, we can delve into the tracks these fighters have previously chosen to make their entrances.
With an impressive UFC record of 10-1 and one no-contest, including six victories by knockout, Sean O'Malley faces significant pressure as he prepares for his second bantamweight title defense.
'Sugar' has crafted a signature entrance into the octagon, powered by Lupe Fiasco's 2007 pop anthem, 'Superstar'. This track has become almost inseparable from O'Malley's persona, accompanying him to the cage in nearly all his UFC showdowns.
On the other hand, Merab Dvalishvili, sporting an octagon record of 10-2 with the majority of his victories earned by unanimous decision, has been relentlessly campaigning for a shot at the title. Now, at Noche UFC 306, he finally has the golden opportunity to turn that dream into reality.
'The Machine', much like his opponent, sticks to a familiar routine when it comes to his walkout music. For every UFC fight, he chooses the traditional Georgian anthem, 'Midi, Midi, Movdivar' by Nicolshow.
UFC 305: Which songs have Alexa Grasso, Valentina Shevchenko, and others walked out to?
Alexa Grasso heads into Noche UFC 306 eager to cement her dominance over Valentina Shevchenko. The two have already faced off twice. Their first encounter, at UFC 285 in March 2023, saw Grasso pull off a stunning upset, submitting 'Bullet' in the fourth round.
Six months later, they met again at the inaugural Noche UFC, battling through a tightly contested 25 minutes. The rematch ended in a highly debated split draw. Since their rematch, the two flyweights assumed the roles of rival coaches on 'The Ultimate Fighter 32', setting the stage for their highly anticipated trilogy.
Grasso, with a UFC record of 8-3-1, has embraced her Mexican heritage by walking out to 'El Son de la Negra' by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán in her last two octagon appearances.
Before her last two fights, at UFC 258, the 31-year-old Guadalajara native switched things up, walking out to the lively beats of M.I.A.'s ‘Paper Planes’ for her bout against Maycee Barber.
Meanwhile, Shevchenko, holding a UFC record of 12-3-1, is determined to settle the score with Grasso and reclaim the flyweight title she once held. 'Bullet' remains steadfast in her pre-fight tradition, consistently honoring her Kyrgyzstani roots by walking out to the rhythmic instrumental tunes of Lezginka, a traditional Eastern European and Central Asian folk dance.
One of the standout matchups to watch at Noche UFC 306 is the featherweight showdown between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes, which could serve as a potential title eliminator. Originally slated to clash at UFC 303 in June, the fight was postponed when Ortega fell ill on fight day and was replaced by Dan Ige. Lopes went on to secure a victory, and the UFC wasted no time in rebooking the Ortega-Lopes showdown.
With an 8-3 UFC record and one no-contest, 'T-City' is looking to ride the wave of momentum from his last victory. Known for selecting unique walkout tracks for nearly every fight, Ortega's entrance at UFC 266 remains etched in MMA history. For his title clash against Alexander Volkanovski, he and his team made a hauntingly theatrical entrance, donning masks and walking out to music inspired by the horror movie 'The Purge'.
Meanwhile, in his rematch against Yair Rodriguez, 'T-City' chose the iconic Spanish track 'El Matador' by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs as his walkout song.
On the other hand, Lopes, boasting a 4-1 octagon record, is eager to maintain his momentum and thrust himself into the title conversation with a potential victory over a high-caliber opponent like Ortega. In his last outing at UFC 303, Lopes made his entrance to the hard-hitting track 'DEVASTATED' by Joey Bada$$.
Check out the potential walkout songs for other fighters on the Noche UFC 306 fight card:
Daniel Zellhuber: ‘El Nuevo Campeon’ by Amar Azul
Ode Osbourne: ‘Level Up’ by Meek Mill ft. Young Thug
Irene Aldana: ‘El Sinaloense’ by Lola Beltran
Norma Dumont: ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ by Beyonce
Raul Rosas Jr.: 'El Mariachi Loco' by Pedro Fernández