Dana White Suffers Embarrassing Blow to UFC 306 ‘Sphere’ Plans as Unexpected Challenge Drops In Before Mexican Independence Day Event

UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that UFC 306 will occur in September. The event was scheduled to take place on September 14 at the newly built Las Vegas Sphere. The card has yet to receive any fights, but the fans are already excited about it. However, it now seems that the event might not be the only combat sports event taking place there.

A recent X (formerly Twitter) post by MMA Orbit has pointed to a boxing event at the same venue. According to the Tweet, a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will occur in June at the same venue. Let us dive into the complete details of the latest news.

UFC 306 might not be the only fighting event taking place at the Las Vegas Sphere

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have a lot to settle after their previous meeting. The pair previously met on April 22 at the famous Madison Square Garden. Both fighters put on a show for the fans and the battle went the full rounds. However, it was Taylor who won the fight via split decision and is still the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. It now seems that Serrano will get the opportunity to avenge her loss as revealed by a recent X(formerly Twitter) post.

MMA Orbit shared a post, which read, “A rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is expected to take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas in June meaning #UFC306 in September will no longer be the first combat sports events at the new venue.” 

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The boxing fans are super excited after hearing the news of the fight. However, the UFC fans might just be a bit disappointed. It will now be interesting to see whether UFC CEO Dana White comes up with any unique plan this time around. White claimed that he will be the first one to host any fighting event after its new inception. It now seems that UFC 306 will be the second fighting event to take place there. But why is the event so special for the promotion? Let us find out.

A closer look at UFC 306 and its importance for the event

UFC 306 will mark the UFC’s second ever Noche event and the fans are super excited for it. The fight card will also be the first UFC event at the historic venue. Dana White has always been vocal about organizing a blockbuster event at the famous venue. However, many few believed that he could pull off something like this at such a short span of time. The event would coincide with the Mexican Independence Day at the Mexican fans will be super excited. The Las Vegas Sphere is a $2.3 billion (€2.19 billion) massive venue and stands 366 feet (111 meters) high. Such a massive venue gives the promotion an opportunity to pull of something huge.

Fans on Social Media also shared that the venue could have been used for the historic UFC 300 event. The price tickets for the event are also on the higher side which has bothered the fans a bit. However, it will be interesting to see which fighters would feature at the event. The event would coincide with the Mexican Independence Day at the Mexican fans will be super excited. Which fighters would feature at the UFC 306 event? Give us your predictions below.

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