UFC 290 Weigh-In Results: Two Title Fights Confirmed, Jalin Turner Fails to Make Weight
The weigh-ins for UFC 290 encountered a minor setback, but Alexander Volkanovski and Brandon Moreno are all set for their title defenses.
This weekend’s pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will feature two highly anticipated title fights, and as of now, they will proceed as planned. Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds for his featherweight championship unification bout against interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez, who hit the mark at 145 pounds.
In the co-main event, Moreno successfully weighed in at 125 pounds, while Alexandre Pantoja matched his weight. Additionally, Brandon Royval weighed in at 125 pounds as a potential backup fighter.
Watch the highlights from the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s title fights below.
Out of the 28 fighters who stepped on the scale on Friday morning, only one missed weight. Jalin Turner, a lightweight contender, was the final fighter to weigh in and tipped the scale at 158 pounds, two pounds over the limit for his fight against Dan Hooker, who weighed in at 155.5 pounds.
Turner did not make a second attempt to weigh in. Consequently, his bout with Hooker will proceed as a catchweight fight, with Turner forfeiting 20 percent of his purse as a penalty.
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In other news from the official weigh-ins, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler successfully weighed in at 170.5 pounds for what will be his final fight. Lawler, 41 years old, competes for the last time, marking the end of a remarkable career that spans back to 2001.
Check out the UFC 290 weigh-in results below.
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET)
- Alexander Volkanovski (144.5) vs. Yair Rodriguez (145)
- Brandon Moreno (125) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (125)
- Robert Whittaker (185.5) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (186)
- Jalin Turner (158)* vs. Dan Hooker (155.5)
- Bo Nickal (186) vs. Val Woodburn (185.5)
Preliminary Card (ABC/ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET)
- Robbie Lawler (170.5) vs. Niko Price (171)
- Jack Della Maddalena (171) vs. Josiah Harrell (170.5)
- Yazmin Jauregui (115.5) vs. Denise Gomes (115.5)
- Jimmy Crute (205) vs. Alonzo Menifield (205.5)
Early Preliminary Card (ESPN2/ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET)
- Tatsuro Taira (130) vs. Edgar Chairez (129) – 130-pound catchweight bout
- Vitor Petrino (206) vs. Marcin Prachnio (206)
- Cameron Saaiman (135) vs. Terrence Mitchell (135)
- Shannon Ross (126) vs. Jesus Aguilar (126)
- Kamuela Kirk (155.5) vs. Esteban Ribovics (156)
*Jalin Turner missed the lightweight limit by two pounds. The fight will proceed as a catchweight bout with Turner forfeiting 20 percent of his purse to Dan Hooker, according to the UFC.
**Brandon Royval (125) – backup for the flyweight title fight
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 290 weigh-ins
What were the results of the UFC 290 weigh-ins?
The results of the UFC 290 weigh-ins are as follows:
- Alexander Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds for his featherweight championship unification bout against Yair Rodriguez (145).
- Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja both weighed in at 125 pounds for their flyweight title fight.
- Jalin Turner missed weight at 158 pounds for his lightweight bout against Dan Hooker (155.5).
- Robbie Lawler successfully weighed in at 170.5 pounds for his welterweight fight, marking his final bout.
What happens when a fighter misses weight in the UFC?
When a fighter misses weight in the UFC, there are consequences. In Jalin Turner’s case, since he missed weight by two pounds, his bout with Dan Hooker will proceed as a catchweight fight. Turner will also forfeit 20 percent of his purse as a penalty.
Who is participating in the co-main event of UFC 290?
The co-main event of UFC 290 features Brandon Moreno defending his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja. Both fighters successfully made weight, coming in at 125 pounds each.
Is this Robbie Lawler’s last fight?
Yes, UFC 290 marks Robbie Lawler’s final fight. Lawler, a former welterweight champion, successfully weighed in at 170.5 pounds and will be competing for the last time, ending his illustrious career that spans back to 2001.
Where and when will UFC 290 take place?
UFC 290 will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card, featuring the title fights, will begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday night.
More about UFC 290 weigh-ins
- UFC 290 Official Website
- UFC Official Twitter Account
- T-Mobile Arena Official Website
- Robbie Lawler UFC Fighter Profile
- Alexander Volkanovski UFC Fighter Profile
- Brandon Moreno UFC Fighter Profile
- Jalin Turner UFC Fighter Profile
- Dan Hooker UFC Fighter Profile
3 comments
ufc 290 is gonna be lit with two titles on the line! can’t wait to see volkanovski vs yair rodriguez. also, shoutout to brandon moreno and alexandre pantoja for making weight. let’s hope jalin turner can still put on a good fight, even tho he missed weight. gonna miss robbie lawler in the octagon, what a career! #UFC290
Woah, Jalin Turner missed weight? That’s a bummer. But hey, at least his fight with Dan Hooker is still happening. Catchweight or not, it’s gonna be a showdown. And kudos to Robbie Lawler for making weight in his last fight. Can’t wait for UFC 290, gonna be epic!
UFC 290 weigh-ins are done and dusted! So excited for the title fights, especially Volkanovski vs Rodriguez. Shame that Jalin Turner couldn’t make weight, but hey, the show must go on. And big respect to Robbie Lawler for his final fight. Let’s get ready to rumble! #UFC290