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UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski makes prediction for Yair Rodriguez title fight

Featherweight champion Volkanovski plans to get past Rodriguez at UFC 290 and earn himself a second fight against lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis for not taking ‘the easy road’

Robert Whittaker credits Dricus Du Plessis for fighting him.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2023

Brandon Royval considers ‘more well rounded’ Brandon Moreno tougher fight than Alexandre Pantoja

Brandon Royval says UFC champ Brandon Moreno has "more tools in his toolbox," which makes him a hard out.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

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Cameron Saaiman gets new UFC 290 opponent after Christian Rodriguez withdrawal

Rising South African Cameron Saaiman has a new UFC 290 opponent after Christian Rodriguez's recent withdrawal due to injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2023

UFC 290 referees, judges assigned for two title fights

Check out the referee and judges assignments for the UFC International Fight Week title fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 20, 2023

Brandon Moreno confident he sells out Arena CDMX, hopeful for 2024 UFC event in Mexico

UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno wants to fight in Mexico.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Amir Albazi brushes off Brandon Royval after UFC on ESPN 45 win: ‘I’m the next one for the title’

At UFC on ESPN 45, Amir Albazi defeated Kai Kara-France and then brushed off tweets from UFC 290 backup fighter Brandon Royval.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 4, 2023

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UFC betting odds: Champions enter summer title fights as sizable favorites

According to the latest betting odds, there aren't any UFC title changes expected across multiple events this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski wishes he faced Conor McGregor at 145 pounds: ‘I’ve beat every other champion in the division’

Alexander Volkanovski would have loved to fight Conor McGregor at featherweight, but not for the obvious reasons.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2023

Brandon Royval: My UFC 290 backup role proof fighters should self-advocate, call their shots

Flyweight contender Brandon Royval got what he asked for after self-advocation – and he plans to do it again if he's called upon to step into a title situation.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2023

Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker ‘not the smart move,’ explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight

Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2023

Dan Hooker ready to reminder everyone he’s top contender with UFC 290 win over Jalin Turner

Dan Hooker will enter UFC 290 against Jalin Turner with a big chip on his shoulder.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

Yair Rodriguez: How Jon Jones ‘made me believe in myself even more’

Yair Rodriguez is grateful for the boost of confidence Jon Jones gave him early in his UFC career.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2023

Dana White: Robbie Lawler to retire after UFC 290 fight with Niko Price

Robbie Lawler will say farewell to MMA competition at UFC 290 after more than 20 years as a pro, according to Dana White.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2023

UFC 290 adds rising prospect battle: Christian Rodriguez vs. Cameron Saaiman

The card scheduled for UFC International Fight Week adds Christian Rodriguez vs. Cameron Saaiman.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2023

Chael Sonnen wants Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis scratched: ‘It’s not too late’

Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2023

Robert Whittaker: I’m not underestimating tough Dricus Du Plessis, but ‘I am just better’

Ex-middleweight champ Robert Whittaker won't take Dricus Du Plessis lightly at UFC 290, but just thinks he's better than him overall.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2023

Urijah Faber: Ex-UFC champ Deiveson Figueiredo staying at flyweight ‘a smart move’

Deiveson Figueiredo's manager, UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, supports his decision to remain at flyweight.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2023

Sean Brady vs. Jack Della Maddalena targeted for UFC 290 in July

Sean Brady will look to take the unbeaten from Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 290 in July.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023

Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 290; Dana White says winner gets Israel Adesanya

Dana White has announced a No. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2023

UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski: ‘Unpredicatable’ Yair Rodriguez could be my most dangerous challenger

Alexander Volkanovski sees Yair Rodriguez as a serious threat heading into their title unifier at UFC 290.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Brandon Royval says he’ll back up Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja title fight at UFC 290

Brandon Royval says he's the guy the UFC will turn to if Brandon Moreno or Alexandre Pantoja falls out of the UFC 290 co-main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Manel Kape flyweight bout in the works for UFC 290

So much for Deiveson Figueiredo's move up to the UFC bantamweight division – at least for now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023

Bo Nickal gets next assignment, will face Tresean Gore at UFC 290 in Las Vegas

Bo Nickal's second appearance of 2023 will take place at UFC 290 in Las Vegas.

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