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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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gliese58i
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Everyone thought this card would be all favorites (including me). I've managed to squeeze past some landmines today. Not playing parlays helps in these situations of course.

* Edited at 07.08.2023, 11:29 PM ET *

"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

Cauliflower_Ear
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Wow! I knew that Du Plessis was good but not that good
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Look out Izzy, the African is waiting for you in the tall grass.

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

foppa420
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 1967th

"The Reaper"....lmao
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 3525th

@ Kermit   has one confused mutha****** cat

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Meluka
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 545 Points   |   Tied for 561st

SOMEONE TELL ME DRICUS HAS NO CHANCE AGAIN, PLEASE SOMEONE. WHERE IS RAH!?!?
el222
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

I apologize Meluka. you officially own me. 
andreypa
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Lol I was so confident in Whittaker. Smh. Can't believe this ****.
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 5140th

Oh my gosh 

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Cauliflower_Ear
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Also, Adesanya is a ******* dork
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07.08.2023 | 11:29 PM ET

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

Well if we wanted storylines coming out of this night, we got 'em now

"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."

Taiga
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

 HOLY DRICUS

* Edited at 07.08.2023, 11:30 PM ET *

Oddsbot
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

Unimaginable!

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

Early stoppage? Whittaker got blended. Weak. Whittaker wins a rematch, hammertime!

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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 152nd

TRUE AFRICAN POWER. I TOLD YOU ALL FROM THE START! FOK JAAAA BOETAAA!

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Oddsbot
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

Cursed!!

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

Whittaker got quarantined. Formal. Whittaker wins a rematch, Acertar na mosca!

"This is the droid you're looking for."

Joshjeffords
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

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

Rip Izzy finally an African champ!

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

perfection
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

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

Wait shouldn't Izzy vs DDP take place in Africa?  Make THAT happen haha
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 360 Points   |   Tied for 4300th

night of underdogs 

"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"

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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

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

I should be enjoying this card but after the last 2 fights I'm just depressed...

"Diaz 1,2 & 5"

Danas Burner
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07.08.2023 | 11:30 PM ET

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

Holy **** 

"Ohhhh he’s hurt!!!"

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