Alexander Volkanovski returns to featherweight to reclaim title at UFC 290
Former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face interim champ Yair Rodriguez in UFC 290 in Las VegasJULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 9
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 9
UFC 290 'Embedded,' No. 4: 'It's gonna be a good weekend, I'm happy to be violent!' Bo Nickal’s new opponent, newcomer Val Woodburn, was super excited to touch down in Las Vegas for UFC 290.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brandon Moreno: Mexico 'on an excellent path' to become MMA superpower, but 'we're still not there yet' Brandon Moreno says Mexico is not an MMA superpower, at least not yet.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski wants UFC to keep top contenders away from Ilia Topuria UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski wants to be the guy to take the unbeaten record away from contender Ilia Topuria.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Partner Content | UFC 290 Moreno vs. Pantoja best bet: Expect a new flyweight champion to be crowned Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja battle for the flyweight title in UFC 290’s co-main event.
JULY 6, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
UFC 290 breakdown: Yair Rodriguez can't be discounted, but Alexander Volkanovski is too good MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 290 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Volkov tapped for UFC 293 clash in Sydney Tai Tuivasa will attempt to snap his two-fight losing skid on home soil when he meets Alexander Volkov at UFC 293 in Sydney.
JULY 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Volkov tapped for UFC 293 clash in Sydney Tai Tuivasa will attempt to snap his two-fight losing skid on home soil when he meets Alexander Volkov at UFC 293 in Sydney.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Volkov tapped for UFC 293 clash in Sydney Tai Tuivasa will attempt to snap his two-fight losing skid on home soil when he meets Alexander Volkov at UFC 293 in Sydney.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Historic UFC 290 underdog Val Woodburn says he'll be 'the bad apple,' derail Bo Nickal's hype train Val Woodburn “didn’t think twice” when he received a call to fight Bo Nickal at UFC 290 on just five days’ notice.
JULY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Jalin Turner details 'wild' training with Khamzat Chimaev before UFC 290: 'Didn't even think anybody could do that to me' After training with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 290, Jalin Turner confirms the unbeaten contender is as good as advertised.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Well, what have we here? It's Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones sharing a playful moment in Las Vegas Longstanding bitter rivals, have UFC champs Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones turned over a new leaf?
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kelvin Gastelum: Shavkat Rakhmonov 'puts me right there in those conversations' for UFC title fight Kelvin Gastelum sees Shavkat Rakhmonov as his ticket to UFC welterweight title contention.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jon Anik thinks Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva should enter UFC Hall of Fame: 'One of the greatest heavyweight fights' Jon Anik would like to see a memorable heavyweight war enter the UFC Hall of Fame.
JULY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video: Who had the breakout performance of UFC on ESPN 48 in Las Vegas? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses which fighter left a lasting impression with their performance at UFC on ESPN 48.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robbie Lawler admits having fear ahead of UFC 290 retirement: 'It's the freaking unknown' Robbie Lawler’s transition into post-fight life after UFC 290 scares him a bit.
JULY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bo Nickal comfortable with historic betting odds for UFC 290 fight: 'The math checks out' Bo Nickal admits “it’s pretty crazy” that he’s the biggest betting favorite in UFC history at UFC 290, but he thinks it makes sense.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bo Nickal comfortable with historic betting odds for UFC 290 fight: 'The math checks out' Bo Nickal admits “it’s pretty crazy” that he’s the biggest betting favorite in UFC history at UFC 290, but he thinks it makes sense.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis says Robert Whittaker deserves to be UFC 290 favorite: 'I'm not even offended by it at all' Ahead of UFC 290, Dricus Du Plessis responds to his underdog status by putting himself in the oddsmakers’ shoes.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexandre Pantoja excited to test his evolution vs. Brandon Moreno's in UFC 290 title bout Alexandre Pantoja expects a different Brandon Moreno at UFC 290, but plans to prove he’s the better fighter once again.
JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brandon Moreno thankful for Deiveson Figueiredo rivalry, but relieved it's over: 'I felt this kinda fresh air' UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is glad his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo is a thing of the past.
JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brandon Moreno thankful for Deiveson Figueiredo rivalry, but relieved it's over: 'I felt this kinda fresh air' UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is glad his rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo is a thing of the past.
JULY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski sees Aljamain Sterling as possible next UFC fight: 'He's definitely paid his dues' Though he’s focused on featherweight and lightweight, Alexander Volkanovski sees bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling as a real possibility...
JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker puzzled to see people take Dricus Du Plessis lightly: 'He's the most dangerous fight to date' Robert Whittaker doesn’t understand why Dricus Du Plessis is being underestimated ahead of UFC 290.
JULY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dan Hooker sees UFC 290 fight vs. Jalin Turner as opportunity to get back in mix of elite lightweights Make no mistake: Dan Hooker still wants to be UFC champion. “That’s the only reason I’m here,” he said.
JULY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
