Volkanovski defeats Rodriguez via a brutal TKO at UFC 290

UFC 290 results. Photo via Instagram (@alexvolkanovski)

UFC 290 just took place at the T-Mobile in Las Vegas and lived up to all expectations and then some.

In the main event we saw a hell of a featherweight title unification bout between reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez.

Volkanovski was the more active fighter in the first two rounds as he took the fight to the ground multiple times.

In the third round, Rodriguez started strong with his patented creative kicks, however, Volkanovski eventually caught the Mexican with a right hook and finished the fight with vicious ground-and-pound.

“I’m being honest with you, through camp, there was a bit of fear of his striking knowing how dangerous he was,” Volkanovski said in the post-fight interview.

“I’m really coming for all them records,” Volkanovski said. “I want that lightweight belt.”

STILL KING OF THE FEATHERWEIGHTS 👑🇦🇺@AlexVolkanovski stops Yair Rodriguez in Round 3!! #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/B4I8lR7WzD

— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023

Volk is headed back to the gym next week, the grind doesn't stop #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/2hf9RjzgV0

— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023

Volkanovski exchanges words with Ilia Topuria after our #UFC290 main event! 👀 pic.twitter.com/JNmoRJlm8c

— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023

Brandon Moreno lost his title

The co-main event featured a flyweight title fight between champion Brandon Moreno and his rival Alexandre Pantoja.

After five tough rounds of action, that very well could have been the best title fight of the year, the flyweight division has a new champion in Pantoja.

In the prelims, former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler ended his career in the best way possible as he got an early first-round knockout against Nico Price.

50,000 dollar bonuses

The 50,000 dollar Fight of the Night bonus went to the flyweight clash between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno.

The 50,000 dollar Performance of the Night bonuses went to Denise Gomes and Dricus Du Plessis,

Check out the official results below!

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UFC 290 Official Results

Main card

• Featherweight bout: Alexander Volkanovski def. Yair Rodriguez via TKO (punches), round 3
• Flyweight bout: Alexandre Pantoja def. Brandon Moreno via split decision (49-46, 48-47 48-47)
• Middleweight bout: ricus du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches), round 2
• Lightweight bout: Dan Hooker def. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Middleweight bout: Bo Nickal def. Val Woodburn via knockout, round 1

Prelims

• Welterweight: Robbie Lawler def. Niko Price via knockout, round 1
• Flyweight: Tatsuro Taira def. Edgar Chairez via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
• Strawweight: Denise Gomes def. Yazmin Jauregui via TKO, round 1
• Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield def. Jimmy Crute via submission, round 2

Early Prelims

• Light Heavyweight: Vitor Petrino def. Marcin Prachnio via submission, round 3
• Bantamweight: Cameron Saaiman def. Terrence Mitchell via TKO, round 1
• Flyweight: Jesus Aguilar def. Shannon Ross via KO, round 1
• Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics def. Kamuela Kirk via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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