UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez took place on July 8, 2023 in Paradise, USA, headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.
Fight Results
13 of 13 fights completed — 7 KO/TKO · 2 Decision (Split) · 2 Decision (Unanimous) · 2 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez | Alex Volkanovski | KO/TKO | R3 (4:19) |
| Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja | Alexandre Pantoja | Decision (Split) | R5 (5:00) |
| Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | KO/TKO | R2 (2:23) |
| Jalin Turner vs Daniel Hooker | Daniel Hooker | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Bo Nickal vs Valentine Woodburn | Bo Nickal | KO/TKO | R1 (0:38) |
| Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price | Robbie Lawler | KO/TKO | R1 (0:38) |
| Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez | Tatsuro Taira | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes | Denise Gomes | KO/TKO | R1 (0:20) |
| Jim Crute vs Alonzo Menifield | Alonzo Menifield | Submission | R2 (1:55) |
| Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio | Vitor Petrino | Submission | R3 (3:42) |
| Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell | Cameron Saaiman | KO/TKO | R1 (3:10) |
| Shannon Ross vs Jesus Santos Aguilar | Jesus Santos Aguilar | KO/TKO | R1 (0:17) |
| Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics | Esteban Ribovics | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:40 AM UTC
Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez
Featherweight
Alex Volkanovski
75.2% · 1.33
VS
Yair Rodriguez
24.8% · 4.03
Winner: Alex Volkanovski · KO/TKO · Round 3 (4:19)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alex Volkanovski: 07:13 · Yair Rodriguez: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 11-5 in significant strikes; Alex Volkanovski landed 3 takedowns; Alex Volkanovski controlled for 03:22.
Round 2: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 18-12 in significant strikes; Alex Volkanovski landed 3 takedowns; Alex Volkanovski controlled for 03:33.
Round 3: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 37-23 in significant strikes; Alex Volkanovski landed a takedown; Alex Volkanovski controlled for 00:18.
The fight ended in round 3 at 4:19 with Alex Volkanovski winning by KO/TKO.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:45 AM UTC
Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja
Flyweight
Brandon Moreno
63.5% · 1.57
VS
Alexandre Pantoja
36.5% · 2.74
Winner: Alexandre Pantoja · Decision (Split) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brandon Moreno: 04:01 · Alexandre Pantoja: 08:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexandre Pantoja edged the striking 28-22 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja scored a knockdown; Brandon Moreno controlled for 01:37; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 01:04.
Round 2: Brandon Moreno edged the striking 41-33 in significant strikes; Brandon Moreno landed 2 takedowns; Brandon Moreno controlled for 01:23.
Round 3: Brandon Moreno edged the striking 26-23 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 2 takedowns; Brandon Moreno controlled for 00:37; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:01.
Round 4: Brandon Moreno edged the striking 31-20 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 3 takedowns; Brandon Moreno controlled for 00:24; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 03:04.
Round 5: Brandon Moreno edged the striking 27-25 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:17.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Alexandre Pantoja winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 4:15 AM UTC
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis
Middleweight
Robert Whittaker
74.1% · 1.35
VS
Dricus Du Plessis
25.9% · 3.86
Winner: Dricus Du Plessis · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:23)
Fight Statistics
Control — Robert Whittaker: 00:23 · Dricus Du Plessis: 00:57
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dricus Du Plessis edged the striking 29-22 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 00:23; Dricus Du Plessis controlled for 00:55.
Round 2: Dricus Du Plessis edged the striking 33-9 in significant strikes; Dricus Du Plessis scored a knockdown; Dricus Du Plessis controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:23 with Dricus Du Plessis winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:35 AM UTC
Jalin Turner vs Daniel Hooker
Lightweight
Jalin Turner
70.9% · 1.41
VS
Daniel Hooker
29.1% · 3.44
Winner: Daniel Hooker · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jalin Turner: 00:18 · Daniel Hooker: 03:09
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 38-34 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 44-34 in significant strikes; Daniel Hooker hunted a submission (1); Daniel Hooker controlled for 00:16.
Round 3: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 43-32 in significant strikes; Jalin Turner landed a takedown; Daniel Hooker scored a knockdown; Jalin Turner controlled for 00:18; Daniel Hooker controlled for 02:53.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Daniel Hooker winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 3:15 AM UTC
Bo Nickal vs Valentine Woodburn
Middleweight
Bo Nickal
89.2% · 1.12
VS
Valentine Woodburn
10.8% · 9.26
Winner: Bo Nickal · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:38)
Fight Statistics
Control — Bo Nickal: 00:02 · Valentine Woodburn: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Bo Nickal edged the striking 7-2 in significant strikes; Bo Nickal scored a knockdown; Bo Nickal controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:38 with Bo Nickal winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price
Welterweight
Robbie Lawler
34.5% · 2.90
VS
Niko Price
65.5% · 1.53
Winner: Robbie Lawler · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:38)
Fight Statistics
Control — Robbie Lawler: 0:00 · Niko Price: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Robbie Lawler edged the striking 8-2 in significant strikes; Robbie Lawler scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:38 with Robbie Lawler winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:05 AM UTC
Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez
Catchweight
Tatsuro Taira
85% · 1.18
VS
Edgar Chairez
15% · 6.67
Winner: Tatsuro Taira · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tatsuro Taira: 09:53 · Edgar Chairez: 00:25
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tatsuro Taira edged the striking 27-6 in significant strikes; Edgar Chairez scored a knockdown; Edgar Chairez hunted a submission (1); Tatsuro Taira controlled for 02:43; Edgar Chairez controlled for 00:11.
Round 2: Tatsuro Taira edged the striking 17-4 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed a takedown; Tatsuro Taira hunted a submission (1); Tatsuro Taira controlled for 04:10; Edgar Chairez controlled for 00:14.
Round 3: Tatsuro Taira edged the striking 17-15 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed a takedown; Edgar Chairez hunted a submission (1); Tatsuro Taira controlled for 03:00.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Tatsuro Taira winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes
Strawweight
Yazmin Jauregui
75.2% · 1.33
VS
Denise Gomes
24.8% · 4.03
Winner: Denise Gomes · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:20)
Fight Statistics
Control — Yazmin Jauregui: 0:00 · Denise Gomes: 00:10
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Denise Gomes edged the striking 17-0 in significant strikes; Denise Gomes scored a knockdown; Denise Gomes controlled for 00:10.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:20 with Denise Gomes winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Jim Crute vs Alonzo Menifield
Light Heavyweight
Jim Crute
56.8% · 1.76
VS
Alonzo Menifield
43.2% · 2.31
Winner: Alonzo Menifield · Submission · Round 2 (1:55)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jim Crute: 01:12 · Alonzo Menifield: 01:45
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jim Crute edged the striking 25-11 in significant strikes; Jim Crute controlled for 01:01; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 01:40.
Round 2: Alonzo Menifield edged the striking 10-1 in significant strikes; Jim Crute landed a takedown; Alonzo Menifield hunted a submission (1); Jim Crute controlled for 00:11; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:55 with Alonzo Menifield winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio
Light Heavyweight
Vitor Petrino
69.3% · 1.44
VS
Marcin Prachnio
30.7% · 3.26
Winner: Vitor Petrino · Submission · Round 3 (3:42)
Fight Statistics
Control — Vitor Petrino: 08:39 · Marcin Prachnio: 00:18
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Marcin Prachnio edged the striking 32-16 in significant strikes; Vitor Petrino landed 2 takedowns; Vitor Petrino controlled for 02:21; Marcin Prachnio controlled for 00:18.
Round 2: Vitor Petrino edged the striking 11-2 in significant strikes; Vitor Petrino landed a takedown; Vitor Petrino hunted a submission (1); Vitor Petrino controlled for 04:38.
Round 3: Marcin Prachnio edged the striking 21-17 in significant strikes; Vitor Petrino landed a takedown; Vitor Petrino hunted a submission (1); Vitor Petrino controlled for 01:40.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:42 with Vitor Petrino winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:05 AM UTC
Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell
Bantamweight
Cameron Saaiman
80.7% · 1.24
VS
Terrence Mitchell
19.3% · 5.18
Winner: Cameron Saaiman · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:10)
Fight Statistics
Control — Cameron Saaiman: 01:37 · Terrence Mitchell: 01:06
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Cameron Saaiman edged the striking 18-3 in significant strikes; Cameron Saaiman landed 2 takedowns; Cameron Saaiman hunted a submission (1); Cameron Saaiman controlled for 01:37; Terrence Mitchell controlled for 01:06.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:10 with Cameron Saaiman winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Shannon Ross vs Jesus Santos Aguilar
Flyweight
Shannon Ross
43.3% · 2.31
VS
Jesus Santos Aguilar
56.7% · 1.76
Winner: Jesus Santos Aguilar · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:17)
Fight Statistics
Control — Shannon Ross: 0:00 · Jesus Santos Aguilar: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (2-2 significant strikes); Jesus Santos Aguilar scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:17 with Jesus Santos Aguilar winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:10 PM UTC
Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics
Lightweight
Kamuela Kirk
41.2% · 2.43
VS
Esteban Ribovics
58.8% · 1.70
Winner: Esteban Ribovics · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamuela Kirk: 06:20 · Esteban Ribovics: 01:15
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kamuela Kirk edged the striking 2-1 in significant strikes; Kamuela Kirk landed a takedown; Kamuela Kirk hunted a submission (1); Kamuela Kirk controlled for 04:37.
Round 2: Esteban Ribovics edged the striking 65-35 in significant strikes; Esteban Ribovics landed a takedown; Esteban Ribovics controlled for 00:46.
Round 3: Esteban Ribovics edged the striking 49-19 in significant strikes; Kamuela Kirk landed 2 takedowns; Kamuela Kirk controlled for 01:43; Esteban Ribovics controlled for 00:29.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Esteban Ribovics winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez | 75.2% (1.33) | 24.8% (4.03) |
| Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja | 63.5% (1.57) | 36.5% (2.74) |
| Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis | 74.1% (1.35) | 25.9% (3.86) |
| Jalin Turner vs Daniel Hooker | 70.9% (1.41) | 29.1% (3.44) |
| Bo Nickal vs Valentine Woodburn | 89.2% (1.12) | 10.8% (9.26) |
| Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price | 34.5% (2.90) | 65.5% (1.53) |
| Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez | 85% (1.18) | 15% (6.67) |
| Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes | 75.2% (1.33) | 24.8% (4.03) |
| Jim Crute vs Alonzo Menifield | 56.8% (1.76) | 43.2% (2.31) |
| Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio | 69.3% (1.44) | 30.7% (3.26) |
| Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell | 80.7% (1.24) | 19.3% (5.18) |
| Shannon Ross vs Jesus Santos Aguilar | 43.3% (2.31) | 56.7% (1.76) |
| Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics | 41.2% (2.43) | 58.8% (1.70) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
T-Mobile Arena
- Location
- Paradise, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles