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UFC 290
  • 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
  • Promotion Links:
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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

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Virrid
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07.08.2023 | 6:31 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3320th

God I wish grounded knees were allowed. These lazy shots need to be punished with a knee to the forehead.

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poopypicks
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07.08.2023 | 6:32 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 1361st

@gliese58i 
if it goes to a dec you most likely get a push

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andreypa
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2753rd

Kirk is tired but won't fall
 Ribovics got it. Wheeww no more sweat...
2023.07.08 6:33 PM ET

Judges Tallying

Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics
ModestMan
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Smh welp here comes a Ribovics robbery

"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"

Blackbet25
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2753rd

What a comeback after rd1 for Esteban. Great mf fight to start the card!!!

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AyyLmaonnaise
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 3005th

2-1 ribovics

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Joshjeffords
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points   |   Tied for 230th

Fun fight no stalling here!

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Mothswords
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07.08.2023 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 1847th

They're gonna rob ribovics I'm so nervous 
perfection
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 1361st

 No way all 3 judges give Kirk 10-8s round 1.   Ribovics got it fairly easy.  Really all he got hit with was a early takedown he wasnt ready for.
rukiddingme
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1520th

Kirk's energy bar was zapped after that 1st round
Kermit
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 2408th

Brilliant first fight. Excellent comeback performance. Love it! Lets call it there and agree we all had a good night.
mulefloyd
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 1361st

Good fight. Probably Ribovics 29-28 but you never know

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ModestMan
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Ribovics deserves this win 100% but wouldn’t be surprised if they gave it to Kirk. I hate that people can hug there way to a victory

"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"

danromanick
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1474th

Ribovics looked good after he weathered the storm in the first round
JM Barrie
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 395 Points   |   Tied for 3650th

cardio makes a person

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Danas Burner
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 1276th

2-1 ribovics

"Ohhhh he’s hurt!!!"

Noxx
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2753rd

I'm surprised this went to the judges

* Edited at 07.08.2023, 6:34 PM ET *

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el222
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2753rd

29-28 Ribovics 
TheMMASensei
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 1361st

Now watch this fkn WHO.RES give it 29-28 Kirk

* Edited at 07.08.2023, 6:36 PM ET *

rukiddingme
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07.08.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1520th

no way they rob Ribovics here.....extremely easy fight to score

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