Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez will clash in a featherweight title unification bout, with Brandon Moreno defending his flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja, all under the watchful eyes of designated referees and judges at UFC 290. The appointments have recently been confirmed by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
Herb Dean has been selected as the referee for the main event at UFC 290, in which Volkanovski will engage Rodriguez. Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, and Sal D’Amato have been chosen to score the fight as judges.
Co-headlining the event, the showdown between Moreno and Pantoja will see Jason Herzog as the referee inside the octagon. Judging the co-main event are Ben Cartlidge, Junichiro Kamijo, and Derek Cleary.
UFC 290, an important feature in the International Fight week, marks a significant event for the organization.
Returning to the 145-pound division after a failed attempt at the lightweight title against Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski will face off against Rodriguez, the interim UFC featherweight champion, who secured his title after defeating Josh Emmett in February.
In another twist of fate, Moreno will aim to settle scores with Pantoja, a past nemesis both on The Ultimate Fighter series and in a previous 2018 UFC match. Pantoja, on a notable three-fight winning spree with victories over Manel Kape, Brandon Royval, and Alex Perez, is hoping to secure his maiden UFC championship.
The fights will take place on July 8, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 290 Title Fights
Who are the referees and judges for the UFC 290 title fights?
The referees and judges for the UFC 290 title fights have been approved by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Herb Dean will referee the main event featuring Volkanovski vs Rodriguez, with Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, and Sal D’Amato serving as judges. For the co-main event, Moreno vs Pantoja, Jason Herzog will be the referee and the judges will be Ben Cartlidge, Junichiro Kamijo, and Derek Cleary.
Who will Alexander Volkanovski and Brandon Moreno be fighting at UFC 290?
Alexander Volkanovski will be taking on Yair Rodriguez in a featherweight title unification bout, while Brandon Moreno will defend his flyweight belt against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290.
When and where will UFC 290 take place?
UFC 290 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 8.
What is significant about the Moreno vs Pantoja fight?
This fight is particularly significant because Moreno will be seeking to avenge past losses to Pantoja, having previously competed against him on The Ultimate Fighter and a UFC match in 2018.
What is Volkanovski’s recent fight history?
Volkanovski will be returning to the 145-pound division after a failed attempt to win the lightweight title in his last fight against Islam Makhachev.
More about UFC 290 Title Fights
- UFC 290 Official Event Page
- Alexander Volkanovski’s Fighter Profile
- Yair Rodriguez’s Fighter Profile
- Brandon Moreno’s Fighter Profile
- Alexandre Pantoja’s Fighter Profile
- The Nevada Athletic Commission Website
- History of Moreno vs Pantoja
- Volkanovski’s Recent Fights
3 comments
July 8, marked my calendar! Vegas, baby!
Volkanovski back at featherweight, about time! Lightweight wasn’t his thing…
So happy for Herb Dean! he’s always such a pro ref. deserves to be in the main event, ya know.