06 July 2023 , 16:25
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UFC 290 will get underway this weekend with Alexander Volkanovski set to defend his title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez.
Featherweight champion Volkanovski is aiming to get back on track following defeat by to Islam Makhachev earlier this year. Both fighters fought on the same night in February, with Rodriguez claiming the interim belt while Volkanovski lost out on a narrow decision to Makhachev, which was just the second loss of Volkanovski’s career.
The Australian also missed out on the chance to become only the fifth UFC champ-champ in his home country but will now return to take on interim featherweight title-holder Rodriguez. Also on the packed card is Brandon Moreno who will defend his flyweight crown against Alexandre Pantoja, Robert Whittaker will face off with Dricus du Plessis and Jalin Turner will also take on Dan Hooker in a lightweight clash.
How can you watch UFC 290?
The card will air live on BT Sport in the UK and you can find out more about signing up to BT Sport here.
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When and where is UFC 290 happening?
This event will take place on Saturday, July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
What time does it start?
The card is set to get underway with the prelims at 1am BST before the main card from 3am on Sunday morning. The main fight is then scheduled to begin at 6am BST.
Who is fighting on the night?
Alexander Volkanovski (C) vs Yair Rodriguez (IC) (featherweight title)
Brandon Moreno (C) vs Alexandre Pantoja (flyweight title)
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis (middleweight)
Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker (lightweight)
Bo Nickal vs Tresean Gore (middleweight)
Prelims
Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price (welterweight)
Jack Della Maddalena vs TBC (welterweight)
Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes (women’s strawweight)
Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield (light-heavyweight)
Early prelims
Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio (light-heavyweight)
Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell (bantamweight)
Shannon Ross vs Jesus Aguilar (flyweight)