Ronaldo Rodríguez vs Ode’ Osbourne at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC at The Sphere | Preview & Prediction
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To kick off the main card at UFC 306, we have Ronaldo Rodriguez looking to prove he is the real deal as his six-fight win streak will be put on the line against Ode’ Osbourne
RONALDO RODRÍGUEZ VS ODE’ OSBOURNE 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)
RONALDO RODRÍGUEZ: MEXICAN LOOKING TO MAKE HIS MARK ON THE BIGGEST STAGE
After losing in Dana White’s Contender Series, Ronaldo Rodriguez went back to the LUX organisation in Mexico and has got back to winning ways and has earned himself a spot on this card.
He carries a 16-2 record, albeit much of that has been in regional organisations, but he won via rear-naked choke submission on his UFC debut last time out against Denys Bondar in February. He has now been handed a spot on this prestigious card and will be desperate to make his mark.
ODE’ OSBOURNE: JAMAICAN LOOKING TO SNAP TWO-FIGHT LOSING SKID
The pressure is on Ode’ Osbourne coming into this bout as the Jamaican has now lost three of his last four in the UFC and he has to feel like his spot on the roster is under threat. That may make him somewhat dangerous but he is going to have to raise his levels after losing his last two bouts; both via rear-naked chokes.
He brings a 12-7 (with one no contest) record into this fight and while he’s been around the UFC for some time as he is an entertainer, he now needs a win.
RONALDO RODRÍGUEZ VS ODE’ OSBOURNE PREDICTION
Two fighters meet here in very different stages in their career but what makes this fight so appealing is the desperation both will have to win this bout. It is not an easy one to assess as Rodriguez’s career and record has been built outside of the UFC at lower quality organisations. The key will be whether his impressive skillset can raise a level now.
As for Osbourne, he has fought the better opposition but has struggled in the last couple of years and is beginning to look a little limited with his weaknesses being exposed.
We like the momentum that Rodriguez has and there is little question the pro-Mexican crowd will be firmly behind him too. This is a huge opportunity for him to really get his career off the ground in the UFC and we fancy him to get the stoppage.
PREDICTION: RONALDO RODRIGUEZ TO WIN BY SUBMISSION OR KO/TKO
