There is an event from the UFC tonight. Following a return to the Apex for UFC Vegas 76 this past weekend, the promotion will be back on pay-per-view for the first time in July with UFC 290 on Saturday night.
The UFC brings another stacked card for this year’s annual international fight week pay-per-view extravaganza with UFC 290 on July 8.
The company’s first PPV event in July is headlined by a major matchup at the top of the featherweight rankings when reigning division king Alexander Volkanovski returns to the division for a unification matchup with gifted striker and interim champion Yair Rodriguez.
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In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns to defend his gold against the only man to ever beat him twice, Alexandre Pantoja. The card inside Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena also includes the return of former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and UFC Hall-of-Famer Robbie Lawler.
How to watch UFC 290 on July 8
This UFC PPV card takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Prelims start at 6 PM ET, followed by the main card at 10 PM ET
Alexander Volkanovski (-375) vs. Yair Rodriguez (+285)
Brandon Moreno (-205) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (+175)
Robert Whittaker (-375) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (+285)
Dan Hooker (+240) vs. Jalin Turner (-285)
Bo Nickal (-2100) vs. Val Woodburn (+1100)
Preliminary Card
Robbie Lawler (+190) vs. Niko Price (-225)
Josiah Harrel (+675) vs. Jack Della Maddalena (-1100)
Yazmin Jauregui (-400) vs. Denise Gomes (+300)
Jimmy Crute (-140) vs. Alonzo Menifield (+120)
Tatsuro Taira (-1050) vs. Edgar Chairez (+700)
Vitor Petrino (-230) vs. Marcin Prachnio (+195)
Cameron Saaiman (-600) vs. Terrence Mitchell (+430)
Shannon Ross (+130) vs. Jesus Aguilar (-150)
Kamuela Kirk (+130) vs. Esteban Ribovics (-150)
Betting odds via Draft Kings
Next UFC fight card: UFC Vegas 77
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Following UFC 290, the promotion stays in Nevada but returns to the Apex Center for UFC Vegas 77 on July 15.
The card is led by the return of future Hall-of-Famer Holly Holm when she takes on rising-bantamweight talent Mayra Bueno Silva. The event on ESPN+ will also feature the return of several Octagon veterans, including Walt Harris, Norma Dumont, Ashlee Evans-Smith, and Tyson Nam.
How to watch UFC Vegas 77 on July 15
This UFC Fight Night card takes place inside the Apex in Las Vegas
Prelims start at 4 PM ET, followed by the main card at 7 PM ET
On July 29, the MMA world leader returns to PPV for a second time in July and with what could be the best card on their 2023 schedule.
UFC 291 in Salt Lake City offers an absolutely stacked card led by a highly anticipated rematch for the BMF title. Furthermore, not only will Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje II be for the popular fictional belt, but the bout could set up the next contender to lightweight king Islam Makhachev.
The card from the Vivint Arena will also see a major matchup at light heavyweight when former champion Jan Blachowicz welcomes one-time middleweight king Alex Pereira to the division. Plus, UFC stars Kevin Holland, Paulo Costa, Derrick Lewis, and Stephen Thompson will also make their returns at the event.
How to watch UFC 291 on July 29
This UFC PPV card takes place inside the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah
Prelims start at 6 PM ET, followed by the main card at 10 PM ET