UFC Schedule: Get ready for one of the biggest UFC events of the year as UFC 290 hits this Saturday. The most-awaited bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez will be the main event of UFC 290. Both fighters will square off in the UFC octagon for the featherweight title unification. Moreover, the UFC flyweight title is on the line as champion Brandon Moreno defends his title against Alexandre Pantoja. Find out the complete details of which UFC fighters will compete this weekend.
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UFC Schedule: Which UFC Fighters will fight this weekend?
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanosvki will return to the octagon after a failed attempt to capture the UFC Lightweight title against Islam Makhachev. However, the champion is ready for his big return against interim champion Yair Rodriguez. Earlier this year, Yair Rodriguez won the Interim featherweight title defeating Josh Emmett at UFC 284. Fans eagerly await the showdown as the featherweight king will put his throne on the line once again.
The co-main event will feature flyweight champion Brandon Moreno opposite Alexandre Pantoja. After winning 3 significant matches, Pantoja is aiming for the gold at 125 pounds. Meanwhile, Moreno is walking for another title defense since UFC 283. Another big co-main at UFC 290 to steal the spotlight as the two flyweights fight for the championship.
The undercard of UFC 290 features some notable fighters like Robert Whittaker, Dan Hooker, DricusDu Plessis, and more. Dan Hooker will be facing Jalin Turner in a rescheduled fight. Also, Robert Whittaker returns to face after a canceled bout with Paula Costa.
Here is the match card for UFC 290:
- 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
Preliminary card
- Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price
- Sean Brady vs Jack Della Maddalena
- Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes
- Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield
UFC 290 will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, July 8th. The PPV will be live on ESPN and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. Fans can tune in to their respective sports channels in their country to watch UFC 290: Volkonaski vs Rodriguez. The main card will start at 10 pm ET while the prelims will start at 8 pm ET.
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