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UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
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- Saturday 07.08.2023 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ABC
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski defeats Yair Rodriguez via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 4:19 Round 3 of 5, 14:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexandre Pantoja defeats Brandon Moreno via Decision, Split | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dricus Du Plessis defeats Robert Whittaker via KO/TKO, Power Jab to Punches | 2:23 Round 2 of 3, 7:23 Total Bout Page | |
| Dan Hooker defeats Jalin Turner via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Bo Nickal defeats Val Woodburn via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Robbie Lawler defeats Niko Price via KO/TKO, Hooks | 0:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tatsuro Taira defeats Edgar Cháirez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Denise Gomes defeats Yazmin Jauregui via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:20 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Alonzo Menifield defeats Jimmy Crute via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:55 Round 2 of 3, 6:55 Total Bout Page | |
| Vitor Petrino defeats Marcin Prachnio via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:42 Round 3 of 3, 13:42 Total Bout Page | |
| Cameron Saaiman defeats Terrence Mitchell via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:10 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jesus Aguilar defeats Shannon Ross via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 0:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Esteban Ribovics defeats Kamuela Kirk via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 46
07.08.2023 | 12:51 PM ET
@squaky
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1967th
07.08.2023 | 12:52 PM ET
flying_frontkick
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 395 Points | Tied for 3650th
"My teachings always come with a receipt because I am the profit."
07.08.2023 | 1:04 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 2753rd
07.08.2023 | 1:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 949th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
i think yair will look good early and have his moment, just not sure it'll finish volk before he gets into his groove.
Moreno vs. Pantoja III
Brandon Moreno, DEC
moreno still probably would like to avoid scrambles, but he has probably "leveled up" more than pantoja has since their last meeting.
Whittaker vs. Du Plessis
Robert Whittaker, DEC
rob's movement is probably good enough to overcome ddp's range.
Hooker vs. Turner
Dan Hooker, DEC
jalin can win this if he can change up where the fight takes place, but i feel like this is gonna be mostly a kickboxing battle and i'm not sure he really wants to be trading with someone pretty slick like dan, especially after a rough weight cut. wouldn't mind being wrong though because turner is one of the most interesting frames in this division and has a pretty nice rick-flip.
Nickal vs. Woodburn
Bo Nickal, SUB, R1
let's just hope val can force some striking exchanges
Lawler vs. Price
Niko Price, TKO, R2
thinking robbie comes in patient, starts falling behind looking for counters, starts to go into dogfight mode, lands big, gets tired going for it, and then gets finished after.
Cháirez vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R2
maybe edgar can force the striking, but having a common opponent in aguilar and the given results i think it's more likely that taira drags it down at some point and stays there.
Jauregui vs. Gomes
Yazmin Jauregui, DEC
gomes figures to oblige yazmin in a kickboxing fight where i think i favor yazmin's speed combinations over gomes' tenacity.
Crute vs. Menifield II
Alonzo Menifield, DEC
minus the point deduction, alonzo had a decision last time out so i'm gonna go with that.
Petrino vs. Prachnio
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R2
prachnio has looked better than his early ufc fights, but still seems a little chinny and petrino seems to have the power to make him pay on over-commitments.
Saaiman vs. Mitchell
Cameron Saaiman, SUB, R2
low confidence in mitchell, didn't look good on tuf years ago and hasn't seemed to kicked it into another gear since.
Ross vs. Aguilar
Jesus Aguilar, SUB, R2
the quality of ross' wins are mediocre, not many guys coming off wins or fighting guys with good records. he's gonna have to crack aguilar early to get respect and i can't put my pick on that.
Kirk vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, DEC
this pick makes no sense since ribovics has never won a decision and kirk is 1-4 on scorecards, but i guess i feel like esteban's aggression will score early though it won't be enough to get the finish.
07.08.2023 | 1:20 PM ET
@foppa
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 348th
"I'll make my own damn quote." -Me
07.08.2023 | 1:28 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2103rd
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
07.08.2023 | 1:58 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 4097th
Cant wait for tonights card. Feeling confident today. Shame JDM is not fighting though. Was really looking forward to that. Hopefully next week
"Kindness is a universal language regardless of age, nationality or religion” — Sir Alex Ferguson"
07.08.2023 | 2:25 PM ET
Calfoth
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 1276th
Prepared to make a lot of money.
07.08.2023 | 2:31 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3525th
Robert Whittaker, DEC
If not by decision Whittaker by sub in round 3.
07.08.2023 | 2:33 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 348th
"“Ideals are peaceful, History is violent.”"
07.08.2023 | 2:42 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 460 Points | Tied for 2103rd
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
07.08.2023 | 2:50 PM ET
@Andrew
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 1529th
07.08.2023 | 2:51 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 1529th
* Edited at 07.08.2023, 2:52 PM ET *
07.08.2023 | 2:52 PM ET
STILLKNOCKS !!!!
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 949th
07.08.2023 | 2:58 PM ET
@Andrew
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 1529th
07.08.2023 | 3:21 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 877th
Cameron Saaiman, TKO, R2
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07.08.2023 | 3:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2172nd
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Either Whittaker gets clipped or puts up a common striking masterclass. I’m going with the latter.
Hooker vs. Turner
Jalin Turner, DEC
It’s really sad to say this but Hooker isn’t the same anymore.
Lawler vs. Price
Robbie Lawler, DEC
This is gonna be a certified war but I do think Lawler will either win on the cards or get brutally finished.
Cháirez vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, DEC
Tatsuro Taira = future UFC champion
Crute vs. Menifield II
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R2
Crute gets chinned again.
Petrino vs. Prachnio
Vitor Petrino, DEC
I guess I was wrong about Petrino lol
Ross vs. Aguilar
Jesus Aguilar, DEC
Ross is the worst UFC signing since Martin Sano.
Kirk vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R1
I did think Kirk was ok in LFA but Ribovics is a savage.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
07.08.2023 | 3:30 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5140th
"It's never too late to develop your critical thinking capacities"
07.08.2023 | 3:34 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 2753rd
