UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
United States
Main Card • Final
Australia
R3, 4:19
Title Fight
Mexico
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
South Africa
R2, 2:23
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:38
Jamaica
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:38
Japan
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:20
Performance of the Night
R2, 1:55
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 3:42
Poland
R1, 3:10
R1, 0:17
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja earned $50,000 each for their blistering 25-minute flyweight championship battle, combining for 276 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Dricus Du Plessis received $50,000 for his stunning second-round technical knockout over former champion Robert Whittaker to earn a middleweight title shot.
Performance of the Night: Denise Gomes secured a $50,000 award after needing just 20 seconds to drop and stop Yazmin Jauregui with fierce combinations in their strawweight matchup.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | — | $1,500,000 | |
| LOSS | $750,000 | — | — | $1,030,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,190,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $932,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $420,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $365,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| WIN | $300,000 | $60,000 | — | $360,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $103,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $101,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $65,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $49,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) does not officially disclose fight purses. Reported payouts represent attributed industry estimates compiled from combat sports financial reporting, disclosed contractual baselines, promotional compliance pay, pay-per-view revenue shares for champions, and official UFC $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses. Jalin Turner forfeited 20% of his purse to Dan Hooker after missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 290
Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno combined for 276 significant strikes across five grueling rounds, setting a new all-time record for significant strikes in a UFC flyweight championship fight.
Alexander Volkanovski notched his fifth successful defense of the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship, trailing only José Aldo (7) for the most featherweight title defenses in promotional history.
Jesus Aguilar’s walk-off overhand right knockout of Shannon Ross at 0:17 of Round 1 stands as the second-fastest knockout in UFC flyweight history, trailing only Dustin Ortiz (0:08 at UFC Fight Night 114).
Denise Gomes’ 20-second technical knockout victory over Yazmin Jauregui became the second-fastest finish in UFC women’s strawweight history, trailing only Poliana Botelho (0:17 at UFC Fight Night 129).
Former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler capped his legendary Hall of Fame career with a 38-second knockout of Niko Price, securing his 16th career knockout across Zuffa-owned promotions (UFC/WEC/Strikeforce/PRIDE).
Volkanovski extended his spotless UFC featherweight record to 11-0, cementing the second-longest active winning streak in divisional history behind only Max Holloway’s 13-fight run.
With his split-decision victory, Alexandre Pantoja improved to 3-0 head-to-head against Brandon Moreno across TUF 24 exhibition, UFC Fight Night 129, and UFC 290, completing a rare promotional trilogy sweep.
Dricus Du Plessis improved to 6-0 inside the Octagon with 5 finishes by knocking out former champion Robert Whittaker, becoming the first South African-born fighter to secure an undisputed UFC title opportunity.
UFC 290 tied the modern UFC record for the most first-round finishes inside 40 seconds on a single card: Aguilar (0:17), Gomes (0:20), Nickal (0:38), and Lawler (0:38).
Three-time NCAA Division I National Champion Bo Nickal took just 38 seconds to knockout Val Woodburn, improving to 5-0 professionally with all career bouts finishing in the first round.
Following their draw at UFC 284, Alonzo Menifield settled the score with Jimmy Crute, securing the first submission finish of his UFC tenure via second-round guillotine choke.
UFC 290 generated $9,750,000 with 19,204 fans in attendance at T-Mobile Arena, setting the all-time live gate record for any International Fight Week card in promotional history.
When and where did UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez take place?
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paradise), Nevada as the premier capstone event of International Fight Week.
Who won the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated interim champion Yair Rodriguez via TKO (punches) at 4:19 of Round 3 to unify and successfully defend the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.
Who won the UFC Flyweight Championship bout between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja?
Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno via split decision (46–49, 48–47, 48–47) to capture the undisputed UFC Flyweight Championship in a five-round instant classic.
How did Dricus Du Plessis defeat Robert Whittaker at UFC 290?
Dricus Du Plessis scored a monumental upset by stopping former champion Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 2 in their middleweight title eliminator, claiming a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Did Robbie Lawler retire after his fight at UFC 290?
Yes. Former UFC Welterweight Champion and Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler officially retired after delivering a fairytale 38-second knockout over Niko Price in the featured preliminary bout.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 290?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja earned Fight of the Night, while Dricus Du Plessis and Denise Gomes took home Performance of the Night honors.
What was the fastest knockout at UFC 290?
Jesus Aguilar scored the fastest knockout of the night, leveling Shannon Ross with a single overhand right in just 17 seconds of Round 1, which stands as the second-fastest knockout in UFC flyweight history.
How fast did Denise Gomes defeat Yazmin Jauregui?
Denise Gomes defeated Yazmin Jauregui via TKO in just 20 seconds of Round 1, recording the second-fastest finish in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Who did Bo Nickal fight and what was the result?
Bo Nickal faced short-notice newcomer Val Woodburn, defeating him via knockout (punches) at 0:38 of Round 1 to remain undefeated in his professional MMA career.
Why did Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner take place at catchweight?
Jalin Turner missed the lightweight limit by two pounds at 158 lbs during official weigh-ins. The bout proceeded at a 158-pound catchweight with Turner forfeiting 20% of his purse to Dan Hooker, who won via split decision.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 290?
UFC 290 drew an official sold-out attendance of 19,204 fans producing a massive live gate of $9,750,000 at T-Mobile Arena.
How did Alonzo Menifield vs. Jimmy Crute 2 conclude?
After their majority draw at UFC 284, Alonzo Menifield decisively finished Jimmy Crute via guillotine choke submission at 1:55 of Round 2.
Who won the fight between Tatsuro Taira and Edgar Cháirez?
Undefeated Japanese phenom Tatsuro Taira defeated Edgar Cháirez via unanimous decision (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) in a contracted 130-pound catchweight bout.
Who was on the commentary and broadcast team for UFC 290?
The cage-side commentary team was led by play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
What striking record was broken in the Moreno vs. Pantoja championship fight?
Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja set the all-time UFC flyweight title fight striking record by landing a combined 276 significant strikes (147 landed by Moreno, 129 landed by Pantoja) across five rounds.
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