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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns this weekend with UFC 290 on Saturday live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez meet to unify the featherweight title. In the co-main event, Brandon Moreno puts the flyweight title on the line against Alexandre Pantoja.
Also on the main card is Dricus Du Plessis vs. former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner, and the return of phenom Bo Nickal who takes on fellow undefeated prospect Val Woodburn.
Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.
How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?
Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 290 Embedded.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 1
Champ Alexander Volkanovski pushes hard through the end of camp, and joins Mel Gibson by the Octagon. Champ Brandon Moreno focuses on fiber. Bo Nickal fishes for bass. Alexandre Pantoja gets support from Demian Maia.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 2
Champ Brandon Moreno enjoys the home field advantage. Alexandre Pantoja and champ Yair Rodriguez land in Vegas. Champ Alexander Volkanovski and Dricus Du Plessis hit the PI.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 3
Bo Nickal gets bad news. Champ Brandon Moreno trains in private; Alexandre Pantoja and Yair Rodriguez visit the PI. Champ Alexander Volkanovski swings big. Robert Whittaker readies for danger.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 4
Robert Whittaker and Yair Rodriguez make nice. Brandon Moreno stays loose. Robbie Lawler meets fans. Champ Alexander Volkanovski works through the holiday. Jalin Turner and Valentine Woodburn embrace opportunites.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 5
Mexican champs Yair Rodriguez and Brandon Moreno shine at media day. Alexander Volkanovski and Dan Hooker get support from Israel Adesanya; Robert Whittaker leads a tour of Vegas; Bo Nickal sticks to his basics. Stars face off at the press conference.
UFC 290 Embedded: Episode 6
The stars of UFC 290 shed their final pounds before weighing in, then face off in front of International Fight Week fans. Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez meet to unify the featherweight title; Brandon Moreno looks to defend his belt.
UFC 290: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: UFC 290
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Main Card Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN+
