UFC 306 video: Sphere first look shows off spectacular video wall, Dana White hologram
- MMA Fighting
Sep 14
By Alexander K. Lee
Dana White and the UFC are set to deliver a show for the ages.
The UFC CEO has promised that tonight’s UFC 306 event, which takes place at the state-of-the-art Sphere in Las Vegas, will go down as the greatest show in the history of sports. Tens of millions of dollars have been poured into the production and according to a first look provided by ABC News, the event could very well live up to the hype.
Watch ABC News’ first look at the UFC 306 setup below.
HAPPENING NOW: UFC 306 is set to illuminate the Las Vegas Sphere on Mexican Independence weekend, featuring seven fighters of Mexican heritage in a special "UFC Noche" event. ABC News' @JaclynLeeTV gives us an exclusive look.https://t.co/dU25se74DI pic.twitter.com/FFI5QV2n0F
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 14, 2024
On-site ABC News reporter Jaclyn Lee called the sight as “jaw-dropping” and immersive with the Sphere screen being described as “40 times larger than your typical IMAX.” The audience’s seats are also programmed to vibrate along with the action inside the octagon.
To commemorate Mexican Independence Day Weekend, UFC 306 is also being dubbed “Noche UFC,” and features a lineup with several fighters of Mexican heritage, including flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, who fights Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy bout in the co-main event. The show is also set to include a series of short films, celebrating the storied history of Mexican combat sports.
Those attending tonight’s show will also be greeted in English and in Spanish by a hologram of White himself, which can be seen below.
This hologram of Spanish speaking Dana White will greet fans as they enter the Sphere for #NocheUFC pic.twitter.com/FogMMrrT4B
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) September 14, 2024
UPDATE: The UFC 306 main card has started and, as advertised, the in-arena movies are something to see.
Watch the videos below, courtesy of the UFC, and check back in for updates throughout the night.
Chapter One: The Beginning
Chapter One: In The Beginning
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
Echoes of warriors past resonate through time honoring Mexico's enduring legacy. The universes of UFC's history and Mexico's culture begin the main card at Riyadh Season Noche UFC.
[ #UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC | @SphereVegas ] pic.twitter.com/8E58eOPBbM
Chapter Two: Early Civilizations
Chapter Two: Early Civilizations
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
Get transported to the beginnings of Mexican civilization as Mexico's first settlers forge a legacy of resilience, igniting the nation's fighting spirit for centuries to come.
[ #UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC | @SphereVegas] pic.twitter.com/jmZBkbMP9P
Chapter Three: Rituals & Traditions
Chapter Three: Rituals & Traditions
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
Through the rituals and traditions of Mexico's earliest civilizations, the essence of the ancestors lives on, immortalized in customs that endure across generations.
[ #UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC | @SphereVegas] pic.twitter.com/Ima8ji0ZlB
Chapter Four: Battle For Independence
Chapter Four: Battle For Independence
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
At a defining moment in history, Mexico stands against centuries of colonial oppression, as the fight for independence shatters the chains and reshapes the future.
[ #UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC | @SphereVegas ] pic.twitter.com/s3BhjJO4OZ
Chapter Five: Fighters & Heroes
Chapter Five: Fighters & Heroes
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
Spanning the origins of Mexico's history to the present, iconic figures—from ancient leaders to modern sports heroes—embody the relentless spirit that defines the nation’s identity.
[ #UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC | @SphereVegas ] pic.twitter.com/3ErW3XmewV
Chapter Six: Mexico Today And Tomorrow
Chapter Six: Mexico Today And Tomorrow#UFC306 | @RiyadhSeason | #NocheUFC pic.twitter.com/NioRJRG0wQ
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) September 15, 2024