UFC 290 referees, judges assigned for two title fights

The referees and judges for the top-billed fights during the UFC’s International Fight Week event have been revealed.

Tuesday at a monthly Nevada Athletic Commission meeting in Las Vegas, the state’s commissioning body approved the referees and judges for the two title fights July 8 at UFC 290 from T-Mobile Arena.

In the main event, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski competes in a unification bout against interim titleholder Yair Rodriguez. In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno faces Alexandre Pantoja, who defeated him years ago.

Scroll below to see which referees and judges are on assignment for each fight.

Champion Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja – for flyweight title

Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ring referee Jason Herzog waves off the fight after Pedro Munhoz (red gloves) was accidentally poked in the eye during the bout against Sean O’Malley (blue gloves) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Referee: Jason Herzog

Judges: Ben Cartlidge, Junichiro Kamijo, Derek Cleary

Champion Alexander Volkankovski vs. Yair Rodriguez – for featherweight title

May 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; UFC referee Herb Dean during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Referee: Herb Dean

Judges: Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, Sal D’Amato