The main card for UFC 290’s pay-per-view has been formally announced.
This year’s International Fight Week, organized annually by the UFC, is slated for July 8 and boasts an exciting lineup led by two title matches. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face interim champion Yair Rodriguez in a championship unification bout for the main event, while flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will aim to defend his title in a rematch against Alexandre Pantoja for the co-main event.
The venue for UFC 290 is the T-Mobile Arena located in Las Vegas.
MMA Hook ranks Volkanovski as the No. 2 male pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. He’s seeking his fifth consecutive title defense after a loss to Islam Makhachev in a bid for double-division glory earlier in February. His adversary will be Rodriguez, who clinched the interim title via a second-round submission against Josh Emmett.
Moreno and Pantoja have a history, with Moreno facing defeat twice. Their first encounter took place as an exhibition in TUF 24 in 2016, where Pantoja won through a second-round rear-naked choke. In their 2018 UFC bout rematch, Pantoja emerged victorious with a unanimous decision.
The main card is further filled out with a match to determine the No. 1 contender between ex-UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and up-and-coming contender Dricus Du Plessis. Additionally, an electrifying lightweight bout between Jalin Turner and Dan Hooker, and a middleweight match featuring promising prospect Bo Nickael against Tresean Gore will kick off the pay-per-view event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 290 Main Card Lineup
When and where is UFC 290 taking place?
UFC 290 is scheduled to take place on July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Who are the main event fighters for UFC 290?
The main event fighters for UFC 290 are featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez.
What are the co-main event fighters for UFC 290?
The co-main event for UFC 290 features a rematch between flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja.
Who else is on the UFC 290 main card?
Other than the main and co-main events, the UFC 290 main card features a No. 1 contender’s match between former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus Du Plessis. There’s also a lightweight match between Jalin Turner and Dan Hooker, and a middleweight bout pitting prospect Bo Nickael against Tresean Gore.
How many title bouts are there in the UFC 290 main card?
The UFC 290 main card features two title bouts: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez for the featherweight championship, and Moreno vs. Pantoja for the flyweight title.
What is the significance of the match between Volkanovski and Rodriguez?
Volkanovski and Rodriguez will compete in a unification match, where the winner will consolidate the featherweight championship.
What is the history between Moreno and Pantoja?
Moreno and Pantoja have fought twice before, with Moreno losing both times. Their first bout was in a 2016 exhibition on TUF 24, and Pantoja won the rematch with a unanimous decision in a 2018 UFC bout.
More about UFC 290 Main Card Lineup
- UFC Official Site
- Alexander Volkanovski’s Fighter Profile
- Yair Rodriguez’s Fighter Profile
- Brandon Moreno’s Fighter Profile
- Alexandre Pantoja’s Fighter Profile
- MMA Hook’s Rankings
- History of UFC International Fight Week
- T-Mobile Arena
5 comments
Whoa! Volkanovski and Rodriguez? That’s gonna be one helluva fight man!!
Not sure about Moreno…he’s lost twice to Pantoja already…third times the charm?
Wait, Whittaker vs Du Plessis?? Now that’s an intriguing match! Can’t wait 4 UFC 290!
If Volkanovski pulls this off, he’d be solidifying his place as one of the greatest featherweights. Exciting times!
Can’t wait for the Turner-Hooker bout. Those guys always bring the heat. UFC 290’s lookin good!