Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC at The Sphere | Preview & Prediction
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The lightweight division sees a Latino clash between Chilean 27-year-old Ignacio Bahamondes and Mexican 29-year-old Manuel Torres in what should be a thrilling match-up
IGNACIO BAHAMONDES VS MANUEL TORRES FACTS
When is UFC 306? UK – the early preliminary card starts at 12:30am on Sunday 15th September 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am and then main card at 3:00am / USA – 7:30pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 4:30pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 14th September)
Where is UFC 306? Sphere, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 306? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 306
What TV channel is UFC 306 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 306? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 306 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC 306 MAIN CARD EVENT
Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili (Bantamweight)
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko (Women’s Flyweight)
Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)
Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode’ Osbourne (Flyweight)
UFC 306 Prelims
Irene Aldana vs Norma Dumont (Women’s Bantamweight)
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres (Lightweight)
Yazmin Jauregui vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)
Raul Rosas Jr. vs Aori Qileng (Bantamweight)
IGNACIO BAHAMONDES: TWO-TIME PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT FIGHTER LOOKING TO PUT ON A SHOW
Chilean star Ignacio Bahamondes is coming off a stunning knockout head kick of Christos Giagos in what was his second Performance of the Night. That took his record to 15-5 and was his fourth win in his six fights since earning his shot in the UFC. Bahamondes’ two defeats in the Octagon both came via the judges’ scorecards but his wins have virtually all been highlight reel-worthy.
MANUEL TORRES: MEXICAN LIGHTWEIGHT RIDING SIX-FIGHT WIN STREAK
Manuel Torres returns to the Octagon looking to extend his six-fight win streak and his impressive 15-2 record. The 29-year-old will be desperate to get a win on the Mexican Independence Day celebration and he is just as adept as Bahamondes at putting on a show. All but one of his fights has ended in the first round, whether he has won or lost. That stunning run has continued in his three fights since joining the UFC and is clearly something he prides himself on.
IGNACIO BAHAMONDES VS MANUEL TORRES PREDICTION
Dana White and the UFC’s matchmakers had fireworks in mind when they put this fight together and it surely will not let anybody down. Both fighters are destructive and possess all kinds of ways of winning a fight.
Bahamondes has gone the distance in seven of his 20 fights but he has also knocked his opponent out 10 times in his 15 wins. If it goes the distance, one would expect his stamina to shine through and for him to get the win.
That may be easier said than done however. Torres is a savage and just keeps winnings. The odds on this one are pretty even and it is obvious why. Either fighter can win this one at any moment. The chances of it going the distance are slim and we just favour Torres and his risk-taking to pay off here, but it really is a pick’em fight.
PREDICTION: MANUEL TORRES TO WIN
