The highly anticipated Noche UFC (UFC 306) is just a few days away, with D-day fast approaching. The general public is seemingly growing anxious about what to expect at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 14. Interestingly, UFC CEO Dana White, who considers this coming event his dream project, shared a few tidbits on it.
The Noche UFC event is a tribute to all the Mexicans and is scheduled for their coming Independence Day. With such a meaningful purpose for the event, viewers are likely to expect an excellent show. Interestingly, Dana White spared no effort to ensure that viewers will have an immersive experience. He has even revealed how he plans to achieve this.
That night we’ll have two more trucks so you will have the greatest director in Hollywood right now that does all the award shows, okay. His name is Glenn Weiss, he’ll be shooting both of those live and trying to make the people at home feel the experience at the Sphere.
Dana White via Grind City Media
Dana White reveals the inclusion of Glenn Weiss to the core team. Interestingly, Weiss has directed major live events such as the Academy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Emmy Awards. Considering that, the fighting community eagerly awaits the grand event. Interestingly, Saudi Royalty Turki Alalshikh also has played a major role in helping Dana White’s dream project.
The fight card will be headlined by UFC bantamweight fighters Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili in a title clash. The rest of the card consists of several Mexican UFC stars, including Alexa Grasso, Irene Aldana, and others. Meanwhile, Brian Ortega, Raul Rosas Jr., and Diego Lopes have unique connections to Mexico.
With such a star-studded main and co-main, Dana White expects the event to break records. Interestingly, a few prominent individuals in the UFC got their first glimpse of the visual experience. Furthermore, UFC commentator Jon Anik, who was also present among them, expressed his feelings after getting that immersive experience.
There were numerous reports of the event being in jeopardy. Despite that, White remains confident about his dream project’s success. Interestingly, to ensure its success, the UFC CEO has kept his plans confidential from his employees for a long time. Leading up to fight week, several fighters and UFC associates got a preview of the venue and an idea of how the event would unfold.
A glimpse of the Noche UFC event (Image via UFC/X)There were several speculations about the negative impacts of lights on the fighters, but now they won’t. Interestingly, the UFC bantamweight champion was also present among them, and he seemed to have liked the whole setup. Moreover, along with Sean O’Malley, UFC commentator Jon Anik seemingly liked what he saw. As such, he even went on to his socials to express his excitement.
Earlier this week, I got my first look at some of the visual experiences for the UFC’s September 14th Sphere show. Maybe the sickest sh*t I’ve ever seen…
Jon Anik via X
Earlier this week, I got my first look at some of the visual experiences for the UFC’s September 14th Sphere show. Maybe the sickest sh*t I’ve ever seen. This is the most involved, sophisticated live broadcast of which I’ve been a part. Gonna be absolutely nuts. #NocheUFC
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) September 6, 2024
Although Anik mentions how sophisticated the whole set up, he shows his enthusiasm for the coming fight night. This is a big risk for the UFC. If the event flops, it will remembered forever, considering the hype. Now, it remains to be seen how this complicated technical brilliance thing pans out.
