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UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez

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03.02.2023 | 4:13 PM ET

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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
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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 18

AlazarBekele
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07.02.2023 | 11:45 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 1265th

Why is Maddalena Brady still showing up on topology? isnt the fight officially off?

Latrel Dog
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07.02.2023 | 12:02 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 1551st

I see Pantoja and Yair having the potential to spoil the party, but I'm only confident about Pantoja.

It's too difficult to go against Volk on a prediction. The man is always bringing the best guys to work on his craft, but Yair is so dynamic that I think he'll impose some problems for Volk on the feet. 
Maximizer
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07.02.2023 | 12:36 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3413th

Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
yair is gonna kick hard so volk will press him for sure and take him down as much as he can

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07.02.2023 | 1:23 PM ET

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

What a nightmare of a fight ross vs Aguilar is to call. It’s like trying to decide who is less **** than the other

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2023.07.02 1:23 PM ET

bout status update

Brady vs. Maddalena Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
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07.02.2023 | 3:31 PM ET

Ayyyy

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1175th

Think Jesus makes easy work of this with a round 2 sub.
AyyLmaonnaise
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07.02.2023 | 3:32 PM ET

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

I don’t think Jesus has made easy work of anyone. He is horrible 

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Rah123
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07.02.2023 | 4:02 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 4573rd

Also, Bo ain't ready. Could be the Guram of this card

"Positivity is a positive"

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07.02.2023 | 4:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 1803rd

Bo Nickal by testicular torture followed by erotic wrestling
Also are we really referring to upsets as "Gurams" now lol

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Rah123
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07.02.2023 | 4:05 PM ET

Moths

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 4573rd

There are 3 underdogs that I see winning on this card. It will be a favourite heavy card like most PPVs because there will be a clear A side the UFC wants to push

"Positivity is a positive"

Rah123
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07.02.2023 | 4:06 PM ET

Baron

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 4573rd

Lol 😆 

"Positivity is a positive"

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07.02.2023 | 4:10 PM ET

Kirk is ******

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 395 Points   |   Tied for 3650th

This matchup is a case of Gritty vs Cowardly. I know calling Kirk ‘cowardly’ is a little harsh, especially for an MMA fighter, but he seriously has a bad case of giving up when the gameplan fails him. Saw it with Billy Quarantillo and saw it with Damon Jackson. When things don’t go his way, Kirk folds. He’s also not a particularly good striker either, he’s kind of this half-breed semi-karate style that doesn’t really complement his admittedly decent jiujitsu game whatsoever. He’s essentially the pawn shop bootleg copy of Ryan Hall. The only way I see this fight ending is with Kirk curling up in the fetal position, crying in the shower. 

Ribovics via R2 KO
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hdmexiqtioner
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07.02.2023 | 5:24 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 4447th

Whittaker vs. Du Plessis
Robert Whittaker, TKO, R1
1-2, headkick. Whittaker will just out-fundamental here.

Lawler vs. Price
Niko Price, DEC
I want to be wrong for this Swan Song

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07.02.2023 | 5:24 PM ET

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

Josiah Harrell gonna be the replacement for Sean Brady 

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Brabo49
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07.02.2023 | 5:28 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 4843rd

The people excited about Lawler price are the same people that got excited at seeing old yeller put down.

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Lisac
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07.02.2023 | 5:43 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 949th

Hate seeing Lawler fight again, but to make it even worse they put ******* Niko Price as the potential executioner... the most obnoxious happy ****** in the game
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07.02.2023 | 6:02 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 635 Points   |   Tied for 88th

Cháirez vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R2
If anyone can test your toughness it's Edgar Chairez. He hit Carpenter with shots that would have dropped a lot of fighters. Landed more damage in the fight. Had a couple knockdowns. Insanely timed jumping knees and fast strikes. Taira is out matched on the feet with volume and speed. Can chairez remove his backpack and finish. One mistake could be a ko.

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ChrisLytleStan
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07.02.2023 | 6:18 PM ET

Chairez

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

Just rewatched his fight with Clayton Carpenter and wow is it a great scrap. He hurt Clayton numerous times in that fight, showed some really good stuff. I know Tiara is a beast but I guarantee this will be an entertaining fight. 
thunder thighs
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07.02.2023 | 6:34 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 333rd

Does anyone know if they are looking to find jdm a replacement? or is anything in the works?I know they have already asked Buckley and he declined. 
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AyyLmaonnaise
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07.02.2023 | 6:37 PM ET

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

@thunder thighs 
they already got one. hes facing 7-0 lightweight Josiah Harrell

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jleach
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07.02.2023 | 7:18 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1423rd

Kirk vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R2
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