UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez will happen this weekend. The two featherweight champions will clash to crown the best in the division. However, before they meet, there are several exciting fighters in the early prelims and prelims. So here are five fighters you need to look out for on the UFC 290 card. Follow UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Volkanovski vs Rodriguez will be the main event while flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will compete in the co-main event against Alexandre Pantoja. Therefore, we will not include these four in our list of fighters to look out for. Instead, the fighters listed below could steal the show come Saturday night.
UFC 290: 5 Fighters to Look Out for in the Undercard of Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez
Five fighters to look out for at UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez
5. Cameron Saaiman
Undefeated South African Cameron Saaiman competes on the UFC 290 early prelims. The 22-year-old bantamweight fights in a southpaw stance and has impressive numbers. As a striking heavy fighter, Saaiman lands over 5 significant strikes per minute at 55% accuracy. Therefore, his bout against Terence Mitchell could be entertaining.
4. Tatsuro Taira
23-year-old Japanese sensation Tatsuro Taira will face Edgar Chairez in the early prelims of UFC 290. The 13-0 fighter is an all-round fighter who can compete on the ground and in the striking. His impressive 3.6 submission average will be one to look out for.
3. Yazmine Jauregui
Mexican Yazmine Jauregui will take on Denise Gomes on the UFC 290 prelims. The 10-0 strawweight will look to continue her streak with another impressive win. And considering Jauregui lands over six significant strikes per minute, it could very well be a knockout win.
2. Bo Nickal
American wrestling sensation Bo Nickal is already a popular name in the UFC after his debut. He will return to the octagon this weekend on the main card. The 4-0 fighter will face a tough challenge in Tresean Gore. With 12 takedowns per fifteen minutes, this could be a wrestling-heavy contest. And therefore, Bo Nickal has to be one to watch out for.
1. Robert Whittaker
At number one, we have former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. The Australian will face Dricus Du Plessis in a potential title eliminator. And given everything Whittaker has achieved and his incredible skill, he has to be our number-one pick for fighters to look out for at UFC 290.
So there you have it. These are five fighters we think you should keep an eye out for this weekend. Do you think we missed anyone?
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