UFC 290: UFC News: The UFC is back this weekend with yet another electrifying event. This time, it’s UFC 290 that’s set to deliver a pulse-pounding spectacle. Where the two superstars of the featherweight division, Champion- Alexander Volkanovski and Interim Champ- Yair Rodriguez, will fight for glory. With so much on the line, it’s sure to be a night of heavy action that fans won’t want to miss. So, let’s gear up and dive into the stats and numbers that are sure to make this event a true knockout.
UFC 290 Volkanovski vs Rodriguez By The Numbers: 8th PPV In 2023, 25th Event in T-Mobile Arena and More
UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez Details
As UFC 290 approaches, all eyes are on the highly-anticipated showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez. Volkanovski boasts an impressive record of 25 wins and 2 losses, but is coming off a controversial defeat to Islam Makhachev.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez enters the octagon with a record of 16 wins and 3 losses, having secured an impressive victory over Josh Emmett to claim the interim title. And ahead of the event we have all the stats and numbers of the event which you can see below.
Firstly, UFC 290 marks the 654th event in the company’s storied history and the 217th to originate from the fight capital of the world. Adding to that, this will be the 25th event to be held in the T-Mobile Arena, fans have come to expect a certain level of grandeur and spectacle when the UFC comes to town.
Headlining the card are two familiar faces, albeit at different stages of their championship journeys. For Yair Rodriguez, this marks his 7th UFC main event, a veteran of the big stage looking to cement his status as a perennial contender. Across the octagon, Alexander Volkanovski enters his 4th main event, a reigning champion determined to remind any would-be challengers of why the featherweight throne is his and his alone.
UFC 290 will also mark the 23rd pay-per-view of the year, and this will feature the 11th and 12th title fights. As champions defend their belts and challengers strive to claim victory, the stakes are high and the excitement is in the air. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the full card and get set for an unforgettable night of UFC action.
UFC 290: Full Card
Main Event
- Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez – for UFC featherweight title
- Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja – for UFC flyweight title
- Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis
- Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker
- Bo Nickal vs Tresean Gore
Prelims
- Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price
- Sean Brady vs Jack Della Maddalena
- Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes
- Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield
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