Celebrating 30 years, the UFC looks to have an International Fight Week to remember. Two huge title fights highlight a stacked UFC 290 card on July 8.
UFC 290 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and the main card airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
The main event will feature Alexander Volkanovski defending the UFC featherweight title against interim champion Yair Rodriguez. Volkanovski turned pro in 2012. Joining the UFC in 2016, he is 12-1 with the promotion. Beating Max Holloway in 2019 for the UFC featherweight title, the first of three wins against the former champion, Volkanovski has defended the belt four times.
This will be Volkanovski's first defense since July 2022, with his most recent bout being a defeat to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in February.
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Rodriguez turned pro in 2011 and won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America tournament in 2014. He is 4-2 with one no-contest in his last seven fights. To earn this fight, Rodriguez beat Josh Emmett via submission to win the interim belt. He now looks to continue the recent tradition of champions coming from Mexico.
Speaking of Mexico, the co-main event will see Brandon Moreno defend the UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja. Moreno turned pro in 2011 and joined the UFC in 2016. After being cut by the promotion in 2018, he won the LFA flyweight title before returning to the UFC that year. In his latest run, Moreno is 6-1-2.
Moreno just completed a tetralogy with Deiveson Figueiredo that started in 2020. They fought to a draw at UFC 256 for the flyweight title; Moreno submitted Figueiredo to win the belt in 2021; and Figueiredo beat Moreno to win back the belt in 2022. In his last bout in January, Moreno became flyweight champion again by beating Figueiredo via TKO.
Pantoja turned pro in 2007. The Brazilian joined the UFC in 2017 and is 9-3 with the promotion. He competed against Moreno in 2018, beating him via unanimous decision. Before that, he beat him on an episode of The Ultimate Fighter. Pantoja is on a three-fight win streak, beating Alex Perez via submission in his last bout in July 2022.
Here is all you need to know ahead of UFC 290, from time, channel, odds, card, and more.
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When is UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez?
In the U.S., UFC 290 starts with the early prelims at 6 p.m. ET. The prelims start at 8 p.m. ET while the main card is at 10 p.m. ET. Volkanovski and Rodriguez should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Sat. July 8 | 6 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Sat. July 8 | 3 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sun. July 9 | 11 p.m. BST | 1 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 5:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun. July 9 | 8 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
How to watch UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. July 8 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. July 8 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. July 9 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. July 9 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 290 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
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In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez PPV price: How much does UFC 290 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 290 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 290 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 290 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $12.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
Where is UFC 290?
UFC 290 is inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Home of the Golden Knights hockey team, the arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
How much do tickets for UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez cost?
Tickets for UFC 290 start at $323, per Ticket Smarter.
Prices then range from $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and $7,862.
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Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez betting odds for UFC 290
Per Caesars, Alexander Volkanovski is the -420 favorite, while Yair Rodriguez is the +320 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Alexander Volkanovski is the -470 favorite, while Yair Rodriguez is the +325 underdog.
Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja betting odds for UFC 290
Per Caesars, Brandon Moreno is the -165 favorite, while Alexandre Pantoja is the +140 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Brandon Moreno is the -185 favorite, while Alexandre Pantoja is the +145 underdog.
Alexander Volkanovski record, bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Born: September 29, 1988
- Height: 5-6
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 25-2 with 12 wins via knockout
Yair Rodriguez record, bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: October 6, 1992
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 71 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 15-3, 5 wins via knockout
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Brandon Moreno record, bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: December 7, 1993
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 29
- Record: 21-6-2 with five wins via knockout
Alexandre Pantoja record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: April 16, 1990
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 25-5 with eight wins via knockout
UFC 290 fight card
Main card
- Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Yair Rodriguez (ic) for the UFC featherweight title
- Brandon Moreno (c) vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title
- Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweights
- Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker; Lightweights
- Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn; Middleweights
Prelims
- Robbie Lawler vs. Niko Price; Welterweights
- Yazmin Jauregui vs. Denise Gomes; Strawweights
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield; Light Heavyweights
Early Prelims
- Vitor Petrino vs. Marcin Prachnio; Light Heavyweights
- Cameron Saaiman vs. Terrence Mitchell; Bantamweights
- Shannon Ross vs. Jesus Santos Aguilar; Flyweights
- Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics; Lightweights
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