UFC 290 is one of the most anticipated events of the year, as it will feature two title fights and several other exciting matchups. The event will take place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of International Fight Week. The main card of UFC 290 will be headlined by a featherweight title unification bout between current champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodriguez. 


Volkanovski is undefeated in the UFC and has defended his belt twice against former champion Max Holloway. Whereas Rodriguez is coming off a spectacular knockout win over Zabit Magomedsharipov to claim the interim title. The co-main event will see flyweight champion Brandon Moreno defend his belt against Alexandre Pantoja.

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 290:


When and where will the UFC 290 take place?

UFC 290 would kick off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with early prelims at 3:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, July 9, followed by the Prelims at 5:30 a.m. IST and the main card at 7:30 a.m. IST.

What is the Match Card for UFC 290?

Main Card:

Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez (Featherweight Bout)

Co-Main: Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja (Flyweight Title)

Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis (Middleweight Title)

Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker (Lightweight)

Bo Nickal vs Tresean Gore (Middleweight)

Prelims:
Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price (Welterweight)

Jack Della Maddalena vs Josiah Harrell (Welterweight)

Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes (Women's strawweight)

Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield (light-heavyweight)

Early Prelims:

Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio (Light-heavyweight)

Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell (Bantamweight)

Shannon Ross vs Jesus Aguilar (Flyweight)

Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)

The early prelims will also feature a light heavyweight bout between Vitor Petrino and Marcin Prachnio, a bantamweight bout between Cameron Saaiman and Terrence Mitchell, a flyweight bout between Shannon Ross and Jesus Aguilar, and a lightweight bout between Kamuela Kirk and Esteban Ribovics.

Where to watch the live telecast of UFC 290 in India?

One can watch the live telecast of UFC 290 on Sony Sports network in India.

Where to watch the live stream of UFC 290 in India?
One can watch the live stream of UFC 290 on the Sony Liv app and website in India.