UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Overview
In tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 290 event, Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC men’s featherweight title against Mexican contender Yair Rodriguez. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be available for viewers to watch through various streaming options.
The Fight Details
The main card of UFC 290 is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BST, with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. BST. However, it’s important to note that these timings are subject to change depending on the duration of the undercard fights.
How to Watch
Viewers in the United States can purchase the fight on ESPN+ PPV. BT Sport will be broadcasting the fight in the UK. Additionally, subscribers of DAZN in Austria, Germany, and Italy will have access to the event.
The Fighters
Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, will be looking to defend his title against Yair Rodriguez, the interim featherweight champion. Volkanovski suffered a defeat earlier in 2023 against Islam Makhachev, hindering his goal of becoming the UFC champ-champ. Now, he has the opportunity to bounce back and prove his dominance in the featherweight division.
Volkanovski, born on September 29, 1988, stands at a height of 5′ 6″ with a reach of 71″. He has a record of 27-2-0, with 12 victories by knockout.
Rodriguez, born on October 6, 1992, stands at a towering height of 5′ 11″ with a reach of 71″. He has a record of 15-3-1, with 5 victories by knockout.
Fight Card
The UFC 290 main card features several exciting matchups in addition to the main event. Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja, and Robert Whittaker will face Dricus du Plessis in a middleweight bout. Other notable fights include Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker in the lightweight division and Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn in the middleweight division.
Main Card
– Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez; For Volkanovski’s UFC featherweight title
– Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja; For Moreno’s UFC flyweight title
– Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweight
– Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker; Lightweight
– Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn; Middleweight
Preliminary Card
– Robbie Lawler vs. Niko Price; Welterweight
– Yazmin Jauregui vs. Denise Gomes; Women’s strawweight
– Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield; Light heavyweight
Early Preliminary Card
– Vitor Petrino vs. Marcin Prachnio; Light heavyweight
– Cameron Saaiman vs. Terrence Mitchell; Bantamweight
– Shannon Ross vs. Jesus Santos Aguilar; Flyweight
– Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics; Lightweight
Conclusion
UFC 290 promises to be an exciting event with a highly anticipated main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez. As two skilled fighters clash for the featherweight title, viewers can expect an intense and thrilling matchup. The undercard fights also offer a variety of intriguing matchups that fans won’t want to miss. Whether watching through ESPN+ PPV, BT Sport, or DAZN, fight enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness a night of electrifying mixed martial arts action.
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