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UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez
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PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJuly 8, 2023 (2023-07-08)
VenueT-Mobile Arena
CityParadise, Nevada, United States
Attendance19,204[1]
Total gate$9,750,000[1]
Event chronology
UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva

UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.[2]

Background

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A UFC Featherweight Championship unification bout between current champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America featherweight winner) Yair Rodríguez headlined the event.[3]

A UFC Flyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja took place at the event.[4] The pair first met in an exhibition bout on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions in 2016 which Pantoja won by second round submission.[5] They also met at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman in 2018 which Pantoja won by unanimous decision.[6] Brandon Royval served as backup and potential replacement for this fight.[7]

A UFC Middleweight title eliminator between former champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes welterweight winner) Robert Whittaker and former KSW Welterweight Champion Dricus du Plessis took place at the event.[8]

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler took on Niko Price in a welterweight bout at the event in his retirement fight.[9][10]

A lightweight bout between Jalin Turner and Dan Hooker took place at the event.[9] They were previously scheduled to meet at UFC 285 but Hooker withdrew due to injury.[11] At the weigh-ins, Turner weighed in at 158 pounds, two pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to Hooker.[12]

A flyweight bout between former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and former Rizin Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape was expected to take place at the event.[13] However, Figueiredo withdrew in late April after he was not medically cleared to compete.[14][15] The UFC officially cancelled the bout on May 13 after it was announced that Figueiredo would be moving to the bantamweight division.[16] Kape is now expected to face former interim flyweight title challenger Kai Kara-France at UFC 293.[17]

Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman were scheduled to meet in a bantamweight bout at the preliminary card.[18] In turn, Rodriguez pulled out in late June and was replaced by promotional newcomer and former The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions cast member Terrence Mitchell.[19]

A welterweight bout between Jack Della Maddalena and Sean Brady was expected to take place at the event.[20] However, Brady withdrew a week before the event due to a Streptococcus pyogenes infection on his elbow.[21] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Josiah Harrell.[22] In turn the day before the event, Harrell was pulled from the fight due to being diagnosed with Moyamoya disease during his pre-fight medical screening.[23]

A middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore was expected to take place at the event.[24] However, Gore withdrew just days before the event due to a torn ligament in his wrist.[25] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Val Woodburn, who was scheduled to fight at Dana White's Contender Series on August 29.[26]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski (c) def. Yair Rodríguez (ic) TKO (punches) 3 4:19 [a]
Flyweight Alexandre Pantoja def. Brandon Moreno (c) Decision (split) (46–49, 48–47, 48–47) 5 5:00 [b]
Middleweight Dricus du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker TKO (punches) 2 2:23 [c]
Catchweight (158 lb) Dan Hooker def. Jalin Turner Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Middleweight Bo Nickal def. Val Woodburn TKO (punches) 1 0:38
Preliminary card (ABC / ESPN / ESPN+)
Welterweight Robbie Lawler def. Niko Price KO (punches) 1 0:38
Catchweight (130 lb) Tatsuro Taira def. Édgar Cháirez Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) 3 5:00
Women's Strawweight Denise Gomes def. Yazmin Jauregui TKO (punches) 1 0:20
Light Heavyweight Alonzo Menifield def. Jimmy Crute Submission (guillotine choke) 2 1:55
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Light Heavyweight Vitor Petrino def. Marcin Prachnio Submission (arm-triangle choke) 3 3:42
Bantamweight Cameron Saaiman def. Terrence Mitchell TKO (punches) 1 3:10
Flyweight Jesús Santos Aguilar def. Shannon Ross KO (punch) 1 0:17
Lightweight Esteban Ribovics def. Kamuela Kirk Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
  1. ^ For the UFC Featherweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the UFC Flyweight Championship.
  3. ^ UFC Middleweight title eliminator.

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Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[28]

  • Fight of the Night: Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja
  • Performance of the Night: Dricus du Plessis and Denise Gomes

See also

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References

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UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 8, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, as part of the organization's 11th Annual International Fight Week.[1][2] The event headlined a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodríguez, with Volkanovski securing a third-round TKO victory to retain his title.[3] In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno via split decision to claim the undisputed UFC Flyweight Championship, ending their long-standing rivalry.[3] The main card also featured a middleweight clash where Dricus du Plessis upset former champion Robert Whittaker with a second-round TKO, earning a future title shot, while lightweight veterans Dan Hooker and Jalin Turner delivered a split-decision war won by Hooker.[3] Unbeaten prospect Bo Nickal made a statement with a 38-second knockout of Val Woodburn in his promotional debut.[3] On the preliminary card, UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler knocked out Niko Price in 38 seconds before announcing his retirement, capping a legendary career with a memorable send-off.[3] The undercard showcased rapid finishes, including first-round knockouts by Jesus Aguilar and Cameron Saaiman, and submissions by Alonzo Menifield and Vitor Petrino.[3] UFC 290 drew a sold-out crowd of 19,204 fans and generated a live gate of $9.75 million, marking it as one of the promotion's most successful pay-per-view events of 2023.[4] The card was widely praised for its high finish rate—nine of 13 bouts ended inside the distance—and intense action, earning accolades as a top contender for Event of the Year.[5] Fight of the Night honors went to Pantoja vs. Moreno, while Performance of the Night bonuses were awarded to du Plessis and Gomes for their dominant stoppages.[6]

Event Details

Date, Location, and Attendance

UFC 290 took place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.[1][7] The arena, configured for mixed martial arts with the standard UFC Octagon, hosted a sold-out crowd of 19,204 paid attendees, generating a total gate revenue of $9,750,000.[8][9][7] The event served as the culminating pay-per-view of UFC's International Fight Week.[1]

Broadcast and Promotion

UFC 290 was broadcast in the United States primarily through ESPN platforms, with the main card available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) starting at 10 p.m. ET on July 8, 2023.[10] The preliminary card aired on ESPN and ABC at 8 p.m. ET, while early prelims were streamed on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass beginning at 6 p.m. ET.[11] Internationally, the event was distributed through a network of regional partners, including BT Sport in the United Kingdom, where the main card was offered on BT Sport Box Office for £19.95.[12] UFC Fight Pass provided global streaming access to the full card, with additional coverage on platforms like Kayo Sports and Fetch TV in Australia.[13] Promotion for UFC 290 was integrated into the 11th Annual UFC International Fight Week, held from July 3 to July 9, 2023, in Las Vegas, featuring fan expos, public weigh-ins, and press conferences to build anticipation for the card's multiple title fights.[2] These activities highlighted the featherweight championship unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodríguez, alongside other high-profile matchups.[14] Sponsorships for the event included longstanding UFC partners such as Monster Energy, the official energy drink sponsor since 2015, and Modelo Especial, the official beer sponsor in 2023.[15][16] Event-specific activations emphasized these brands through octagon branding and promotional tie-ins during Fight Week.[17]

Background

Event Context and International Fight Week

UFC 290 marked the 290th numbered event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) history and served as the headline pay-per-view finale for the 11th annual UFC International Fight Week, which ran from July 3 to July 9, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] This placement positioned UFC 290 as the capstone of a week-long celebration of the sport, aligning with the UFC's tradition of using International Fight Week to concentrate major events and fan engagements in one location.[18] UFC International Fight Week is an annual fan-oriented festival that brings together fighters, coaches, and enthusiasts for interactive experiences, including Q&A sessions, autograph signings, open workouts, ceremonial weigh-ins, and the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[19] In 2023, the event expanded on these offerings with the UFC X two-day fan convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring panels, exhibits, and meet-and-greets, alongside amateur grappling and jiu-jitsu tournaments known as The Ultimates Invitational, and official after-parties at Resorts World Las Vegas.[2] The UFC Hall of Fame ceremony, held on July 6 at T-Mobile Arena, inducted its Class of 2023, honoring former champions José Aldo and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in the Modern Wing, Anderson Silva and Jens Pulver in the Pioneer Wing, and the 2015 bout between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald II in the Fight Wing.[20] Historically, UFC 290 held significance as a post-pandemic milestone for International Fight Week, returning to full-scale operations following capacity restrictions during the COVID-19 era and featuring multiple championship bouts to heighten the event's stakes and draw.[11] This edition underscored the UFC's recovery and growth, with the week's activities generating substantial fan attendance and engagement, including a reported live gate of $9.75 million.[1][4] Produced by the UFC—a mixed martial arts promotion under the portfolio of Endeavor Group Holdings—the event exemplified the organization's strategy of bundling high-profile programming to maximize global appeal.[1][21]

Fight-Specific Storylines

The featherweight title unification bout between champion Alexander Volkanovski and interim champion Yair Rodríguez served as the main event, stemming from Rodríguez's dramatic rise during Volkanovski's recovery period. Volkanovski, sidelined by a concussion from his knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in a lightweight title challenge at UFC 284 in February 2023, allowed for the creation of an interim title. Rodríguez earned the interim belt with a third-round knockout victory over Brian Ortega in the co-main event of UFC 284, marking his first championship opportunity in the division. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Brandon Moreno defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja in what was billed as the culmination of a heated rivalry dating back to The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 in 2016. Pantoja, who had previously defeated Moreno twice—once via submission during The Ultimate Fighter Season 24 and again by unanimous decision in 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman—secured his first undisputed title shot through a four-fight winning streak that included submission victories over Askar Askarov and Alex Perez, as well as a decision win over Brandon Royval. The matchup represented the end of a long-standing friendship turned rivalry, with both fighters emphasizing their shared history from training together early in their careers.[22] A pivotal middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and surging contender Dricus du Plessis was positioned as a title eliminator, with the winner slated to challenge Israel Adesanya for the undisputed championship. Whittaker, ranked No. 2 in the division, sought to re-establish himself as the top challenger after back-to-back losses to Adesanya, while du Plessis, on a five-fight win streak including a knockout of Darren Till, aimed to prove his legitimacy as an African representative in the division amid ongoing trash talk with Adesanya. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the stakes, noting the bout's role in determining Adesanya's next opponent during International Fight Week activities. Among the notable undercard matchups, undefeated wrestling standout Bo Nickal entered his second UFC appearance against Val Woodburn, building on his quick first-round submission debut against Jamie Pickett at UFC 285 in March 2023. Nickal, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and 2021 Olympic alternate, remained untested in MMA but carried high expectations as a top prospect in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, veteran Robbie Lawler faced Niko Price in what was announced as his retirement fight, capping a 22-year career that included a welterweight title reign and iconic wars like his 2015 Fight of the Year against Rory MacDonald. Lawler, who had gone 1-3 in his previous four outings, expressed intent to end on his terms during pre-fight interviews. Lightweight contender Tony Ferguson met Rafael dos Anjos on the preliminary card, as Ferguson aimed to halt a four-fight losing skid that included submissions to Michael Chandler and Li Jingliang. The 39-year-old former interim champion, known for his 12-fight unbeaten streak from 2013 to 2019, faced a tactical test against the 38-year-old dos Anjos, a former lightweight titleholder returning from knee surgery. Additionally, the main card lightweight clash between Dan Hooker and Jalin Turner proceeded as a catchweight after Turner weighed in at 158 pounds, two pounds over the non-title limit, resulting in a 20 percent purse fine to Hooker; all other fighters on the card made weight during the official weigh-ins held as part of International Fight Week.

Results

Main Card

The main card of UFC 290 featured five high-stakes bouts, headlined by the featherweight title unification and including one other championship fight. Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn (Middleweight)
Bo Nickal made a dominant UFC debut, overwhelming Val Woodburn with superior striking from the opening seconds. In Round 1, Nickal landed a clean right hook that dropped Woodburn, followed by ground-and-pound punches that forced referee intervention at 0:38. Nickal def. Woodburn via TKO (punches) at 0:38 of Round 1.[3] Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner (Lightweight Catchweight)
The fight proceeded at a 157-pound catchweight after Turner missed the lightweight limit by three pounds. Round 1 saw Turner take the initiative with sharp leg kicks and combinations, pressuring Hooker against the cage. In Round 2, Turner connected with a high kick that wobbled Hooker, but Hooker recovered, reversed position, and nearly secured a rear-naked choke from the back. Round 3 shifted decisively as Hooker stunned Turner with counters, achieved a takedown, and controlled the final minutes with ground strikes. Dan Hooker def. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) after 3 rounds.[23] Dricus du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker (Middleweight)
Round 1 was a grueling exchange, with du Plessis securing an early takedown and landing damaging elbows that opened a cut on Whittaker's forehead. Whittaker responded with crisp boxing, but du Plessis maintained pressure. In Round 2, du Plessis absorbed an uppercut but countered with a knee and flurry of punches that rocked Whittaker, leading to a knockdown and referee stoppage amid unanswered strikes. Dricus du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 2.[3][24] Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Moreno (Flyweight Championship)
The rivalry rematch opened with Pantoja stunning Moreno with a left hand and securing a late takedown for control. Round 2 belonged to Moreno, who reversed into top position, landed elbows, and threatened submissions. In Round 3, Moreno connected with head kicks, but Pantoja countered with a takedown and back control. Round 4 featured Pantoja's persistent wrestling, dominating position for much of the frame. Round 5 saw Pantoja execute another takedown, mount the back, and nearly lock in a rear-naked choke before time expired. Alexandre Pantoja def. Brandon Moreno via split decision (48-47, 48-47, 46-49) after 5 rounds.[23][25] Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodríguez (Featherweight Unification)
Volkanovski dictated Round 1 with two takedowns and precise ground strikes, controlling over six minutes. Round 2 saw Volkanovski extend his grappling edge, opening a cut on Rodríguez's eye with elbows from top position. In Round 3, Rodríguez landed a spinning wheel kick that briefly staggered Volkanovski, but the champion recovered, countered with a right hand to drop Rodríguez, followed with a takedown, and unleashed ground-and-pound until the referee stopped the action at 4:19. Alexander Volkanovski def. Yair Rodríguez via TKO (punches) at 4:19 of Round 3.[3][24]

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card for UFC 290 featured four bouts broadcast on ESPN, showcasing a mix of veteran fighters and rising prospects in non-title action. These fights highlighted themes of experience versus youth, with several quick finishes underscoring the event's intensity.[1]
Weight ClassWinnerOpponentMethodRoundTime
WelterweightRobbie LawlerNiko PriceTKO (punches)10:38
FlyweightTatsuro TairaEdgar ChairezUnanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)35:00
Women's StrawweightDenise GomesYazmin JaureguiKO (punch)10:20
Light HeavyweightAlonzo MenifieldJimmy CruteSubmission (guillotine choke)21:55
In the welterweight opener, Robbie Lawler delivered a vintage performance, stunning Niko Price with a left hook and following with ground strikes for a first-round TKO at 0:38. Lawler, a UFC Hall of Famer, announced his retirement post-fight after a legendary career.[3] Japanese prospect Tatsuro Taira controlled Edgar Chairez with grappling and striking over three rounds, earning a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27). Taira's pressure and takedowns neutralized Chairez's output in a competitive flyweight bout.[1] Denise Gomes secured a quick knockout victory over Yazmin Jauregui at 0:20 of the first round in the women's strawweight division, landing a clean right hand that dropped her opponent and prompted the referee stoppage.[1] Alonzo Menifield overcame an early injury to Jimmy Crute, capitalizing on a guillotine choke in the second round for the submission win at 1:55 in their light heavyweight clash. Crute's arm was compromised from Round 1, allowing Menifield to finish dominantly.[1]

Early Preliminary Card

The early preliminary card for UFC 290 featured four bouts streamed exclusively on ESPN+, showcasing emerging talents in a mix of weight classes with several rapid conclusions. These opening fights highlighted the potential of lesser-known fighters making their marks in the Octagon, including three debuts for the promotion.[3] In the light heavyweight opener, Brazilian prospect Vitor Petrino made a strong UFC debut against Poland's Marcin Prachnio. Petrino controlled the grappling exchanges throughout, securing multiple takedowns and advancing positions effectively. In the third round, after landing a jab and another takedown, Petrino transitioned to an arm-triangle choke from mount, forcing Prachnio to tap at 3:42. This submission victory marked Petrino's first finish by choke in the UFC and extended his unbeaten streak to 10 fights.[26][27] The bantamweight matchup pitted South Africa's Cameron Saaiman against American Terrence Mitchell. Mitchell initiated with an early takedown, but Saaiman quickly countered with a guillotine attempt before reversing the position to take Mitchell's back. From there, Saaiman unleashed ground-and-pound strikes, prompting referee Mark Smith to stop the contest at 3:10 of the first round via TKO. Saaiman's aggressive reversal and finishing sequence demonstrated his grappling prowess in just his second UFC appearance.[26][3] Flyweight action opened explosively as Mexico's Jesus Aguilar debuted against Australia's Shannon Ross. Aguilar wasted no time, landing a devastating right hand that dropped Ross and rendered him unconscious at just 0:17 into the first round, earning a knockout victory. This lightning-quick finish underscored Aguilar's striking power and marked one of the night's shortest bouts.[26][28] Closing the early prelims, lightweight Esteban Ribovics of Argentina faced Hawaii's Kamuela Kirk in a competitive striking affair. Kirk started strong with a first-round takedown and rear-naked choke attempt, but Ribovics rallied in the second with a clean right hand that wobbled Kirk, followed by dominant ground-and-pound. In the third, Ribovics stuffed takedowns, landed a head kick, and controlled the standup to secure a unanimous decision victory (29-28 x3). This win in Ribovics' promotional debut highlighted his resilience and striking edge over three full rounds.[26][3]

Post-Event

Bonus Awards

At UFC 290, the Ultimate Fighting Championship awarded its traditional post-event bonuses to four fighters, each receiving $50,000 for exceptional performances during the event held on July 8, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.[29] The Fight of the Night honor went to flyweight title contenders Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno for their highly competitive and back-and-forth co-main event bout, which showcased intense exchanges and grappling exchanges en route to Pantoja's split decision victory.[30] Performance of the Night awards were presented to middleweight Dricus du Plessis for his second-round knockout of former champion Robert Whittaker via a head kick and ground strikes, and to women's strawweight Denise Gomes for her first-round armbar submission of Natalia Silva.[31] These bonuses, selected by UFC President Dana White and executive team, recognize the most thrilling fights and dominant individual efforts from the card, with a total payout of $200,000 distributed across the recipients.[6]

Aftermath and Legacy

Following UFC 290, the event's outcomes significantly influenced several UFC divisions and individual careers. Volkanovski retained his featherweight title via third-round TKO against Yair Rodríguez in the main event but saw his dominant reign end shortly thereafter; he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October 2023, followed by a second-round knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in February 2024, which stripped him of the belt. Alexandre Pantoja captured the flyweight title from Brandon Moreno via split decision, initiating a reign that extended through 2025 with defenses against Brandon Royval (December 2023), Steve Erceg (May 2024), Kai Asakura (December 2024), and Kai Kara-France (June 2025), establishing him as one of the division's most durable champions and surpassing Demetrious Johnson's statistical benchmarks in title fight longevity. The middleweight division underwent a notable reshaping due to Dricus du Plessis's second-round TKO upset over former champion Robert Whittaker, which propelled du Plessis into title contention. He defeated Sean Strickland via split decision at UFC 297 in January 2024 to claim the middleweight belt, then defended it against Israel Adesanya via fourth-round submission at UFC 305 in August 2024 and against Strickland in a rematch via unanimous decision at UFC 312 in February 2025, before losing the title to Khamzat Chimaev via decision at UFC on August 16, 2025, fundamentally altering the division's hierarchy and introducing a grappling-heavy South African style as a counterpoint to prior striking dominance. Flyweight found greater stability under Pantoja's extended rule, reducing the frequent title turnover that had plagued the division since 2020. At featherweight, Volkanovski's losses opened the door for Topuria's ascent, shifting focus toward emerging European contenders. Key fighter trajectories were also defined by the event. Bo Nickal's first-round TKO win over Val Woodburn launched a five-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC, positioning him as a top middleweight prospect until a second-round knockout loss to Reinier de Ridder in May 2025 (UFC Fight Night); he rebounded with a third-round knockout victory over Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 in November 2025. Robbie Lawler knocked out Niko Price in the first round at UFC 290 before announcing his retirement, capping a Hall of Fame career with 30 wins, including iconic bouts like his 2015 welterweight title fight against Nick Diaz. Tony Ferguson's third-round TKO defeat to Bobby Green extended his skid to eight consecutive losses, the longest in UFC history for a former interim champion, before he snapped it outside the promotion with a TKO win over Salt Papi in a Misfits Boxing match in August 2025.[32] UFC 290's broader legacy includes its role as a pinnacle of International Fight Week, generating a record $99.3 million economic impact for Las Vegas through nearly 46,000 visitors and setting benchmarks for event attendance (19,204) and gate revenue ($9.75 million) at T-Mobile Arena.[33] The card amplified ongoing debates between grappling and striking artistry, exemplified by du Plessis's wrestling exchanges, while accelerating the rise of prospects like Vitor Petrino, whose unanimous decision over Marcin Prachnio marked his UFC debut and led to a four-fight win streak by mid-2025, extending to a 6-2 UFC record as of October 2025.[34] Controversies marred some undercard bouts, including Jalin Turner's two-pound weight miss (158 lbs) for his lightweight clash with Dan Hooker, resulting in a 20% purse forfeiture despite the fight proceeding at catchweight. The flyweight title fight also sparked debate over its split decision, with critics questioning the judges' interpretation of close rounds in Pantoja-Moreno.

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