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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

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Taiga
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07.08.2023 | 6:47 PM ET

Jesus
TheMMASensei
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07.08.2023 | 6:47 PM ET

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

Johnson vs Ferreira 
gwinCLARKE2019
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07.08.2023 | 6:47 PM ET

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

I'm glad Ross is awake. For a second I thought his kids were gonna be orphans.

"This guy is too old to say this kind of ********."

sirwinsalot420
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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

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

Nice win for Aguilar, Ross getting cut after this loss.

"It ain't over until it's over!"

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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

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

Wow, Big Overhand Right and Aguilar get his first KO win in his career.
Like someone on the thread said: Aguilar by -140 was a steal to the house

"Moicano Wants Money!"

perfection
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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

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

That actually took a little longer than I expected.

Ross isn't even Bellator level.  
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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

@AyyLmaonnaise

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 3852nd

Guess we're getting an ad break on this one.

"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison

perfection
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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

Taiga

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

Yeah bro, Jesus Aguilar.
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07.08.2023 | 6:48 PM ET

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

Ross is one of the worst ufc fighters in a minute

"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"

mulefloyd
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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

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

Randy Couture to Tim Sylvia special right there only Ross didn't have Sylvia's caveman skull

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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 850th

@CrimsonChinGuru 

What was that about Jesus not getting a ko? 17 seconds 

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Joshjeffords
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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

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

Wow that was the perfect punch not sure Shannon was anything but a victim there.

"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"

Saikou
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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

Shades of Ferreira vs Johnson earlier this year. 🤯

"Jreynolds future champ"

danromanick
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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

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

I mean Westin Wilson is still in the UFC
MrIzdik
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07.08.2023 | 6:49 PM ET

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

Just a reminder that Ross was a freaking -240 on Contender Series lol.
SevenLakerSeth
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07.08.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

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

First two legged warm up cashes 
andreypa
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07.08.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

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

You notice more of these guys (primarily sub artists) are getting their first or just star picking up Ko wins.
Blackbet25
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07.08.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

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

This card is on fire early. Sheesh 🔥🔥

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cookiepack
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07.08.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 1000th

shannon ross is one of the worst fighters on the roster
Oddsbot
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07.08.2023 | 6:50 PM ET

Easy money!!

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 3612th

I am Maladapted. Jesus Aguilar tackled his osoto gari here.
No sweat... so say we all.

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