UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez
UFC 290 event was the UFC’s eighth PPV event in 2023. The event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, on July 8, 2023, with Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez Featherweight Championship bout in the headliner.
Event Info
FIGHT CARD
MAIN CARD
Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski(c) vs Yair Rodriguez(ic)
- Result: Alexander Volkanovski(c) won via TKO (Punches) at 4:19 of round 4
- Division/title: UFC Featherweight Championship
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Weight: Alexander Volkanovski (144.5 lbs), Yair Rodriguez (145 lbs)
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Co-Main Event: Brandon Moreno(c) vs Alexander Pantoja
- Result: Alexander Pantoja won via split decision (46-49, 48-47, 48-47)
- Division/title: Flyweight Championship
- Referee: Jason Herzog
- Weight: Brandon Moreno (125 lbs), Alexander Pantoja (125 lbs)
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Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis
- Result: Dricus Du Plessis won via TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 2
- Division/title: Middleweight
- Referee: Marc Goddard
- Weight: Robert Whittaker (185.5 lbs), Dricus du Plessis (186 lbs)
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Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker
- Result: Dan Hooker won via split decision (29-28-29-28, 28-29)
- Division/title: Lightweight
- Referee: Mark Smith
- Weight: Jalin Turner (158 lbs), Dan Hooker (155.5 lbs)
Bo Nikal vs Valentine Woodburn
- Result: Bo Nikal won via TKO at 0:38 of round 1
- Division/title: Middleweight
- Referee: Chris Tognoni
- Weight: Bo Nikal (186 lbs), Valentine Woodburn (185.5 lbs)
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PRELIMS CARD
Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price
- Result: Robbie Lawler won via KO at 0:38 of round 1
- Division/title: Welterweight
- Referee: Marc Goddard
- Weight: Robbie Lawler (170.5 lbs), Niko Price (171 lbs)
Edgar Cháirez vs Tatsuro Taira
- Result: Tatsuro Taira won via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
- Division/title: Catchweight (130 lbs)
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Weight: Edgar Cháirez (129 lbs), Tatsuro Taira (130 lbs)
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Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes
- Result: Denise Gomes won via TKO at 0:20 of round 1
- Division/title: Women’s Strawweight
- Referee: Jason Herzog
- Weight: Yazmin Jauregui (115.5 lbs), Denise Gomes (115.5 lbs)
Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield
- Result: Alonzo Menifield won via submission(guillotine choke) at 1:55 of round 2
- Division/title: Light Heavyweight
- Referee: Mark Smith
- Weight: Jimmy Crute (205 lbs), Alonzo Menifield (205.5 lbs)
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EARLY PRELIMS
Vitor Petrino vs. Marcin Prachnio
- Result: Vitor Petrino won via submission(arm triangle) at 3:42 of round 3
- Division/title: Light Heavyweight
- Referee: Mark Goddard
- Weight: Vitor Petrino (206 lbs), Marcin Prachnio (206 lbs)
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Terrence Mitchell vs Cameron Saaiman
- Result: Cameron Saaiman won via TKO at 3:10 of round 1
- Division/title: Bantamweight
- Referee: Mark Smith
- Weight: Terrence Mitchell (135 lbs), Cameron Saaiman (135 lbs)
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Shannon Ross vs Jesus Aguilar
- Result: Jesus Aguilar won via KO at 0:17 of round 1
- Division/title: Flyweight
- Referee: Jason Herzog
- Weight: Shannon Ross (126 lbs), Jesus Aguilar (126 lbs)
Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics
- Result: Esteban Ribovics won via unanimous decision(29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Division/title: Lightweight
- Referee: Chris Tognoni
- Weight: Kamuela Kirk (155.5 lbs), Esteban Ribovics (156 lbs)
EVENT NOTES
UFC 290 PPV event was announced by UFC during the press conference for UFC 285 in March 2023. It was part of UFC International Fight Week 2023.
It was earlier reported that Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight for UFC Heavyweight Championship was in work as the headliner bout, but that bout might was moved to UFC 295. A title unification bout between Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanowski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez was announced as the main event for this show.
A trilogy bout between Brandon Moreno and Alexander Pantoja for UFC Flyweight Championship was announced to be the co-main event as first revealed by UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. Pantoja had won both his matches against Moreno prior to this event. Brandon Royval was later revealed to be the back-up fighter.
Jalin Tuner vs Dan Hooker bout was earlier planned for UFC 285, but Hooker withdrew due to an injury. The bout was later made official for this event.
Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes bout was earlier announced for UFC Jacksonville Fight Night on June 24. It was later moved to this event.
Former Champion Robbie Lawler took part in his retirement fight at this event against Niko Price.
Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield ended in a majority draw at UFC 284. The rematch was then booked for UFC 290.
Canceled or Postponed Bouts
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Manel Kape(Figueiredo pulled out due to an eye injury)
- Christian Rodriguez vs Cameron Saaiman (Rodriguez pulled out for unknown reasons)
- Sean Brady vs Jack Della Maddalena (Brady due to undisclosed reason)
- Bo Nikal vs Tresean Gore (Gore Pulled out due to an Torn Wrist Ligament)
- Jack Della Maddalena vs Josiah Harrell (Harrell due to Brain Injury)
Debuts
- Terrence Mitchell
- Edgar Cháirez
- Val Woodburn
PERFORMANCE BONUSES
The following fighters won $50,000 each in performance bonuses:
- Performance of the Night: Dracius Du Plessis, Denise Gomes
- Fight of the Night: Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja
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