UFC 290: UFC News: The latest pay-per-view event was an absolute thrill ride, packed with unforgettable highlights that left fans breathless. Among the standout moments were a legendary fighter’s retirement match, which ended in a spectacular victory, and the crowning of a new champion, as well as a successful title defense. The event was a comprehensive package of combat sports excellence, featuring everything fans could hope for and more. The Volkanovski vs Rodriguez card was a particularly explosive part of the event, with an array of stunning knockouts that showcased the skill and power of the fighters involved. So let’s the knockouts of the event.
UFC 290 All Knockouts in Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Card Ft. Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus DuPlessis, Bo Nickal, Robbie Lawler and More
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All Knockouts of UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez Card
Starting with the main event, the first two rounds saw Volkanovski taking control with his impressive wrestling skills, executing takedowns and dominating Rodriguez on the ground with a series of punches. Despite his opponent’s valiant efforts, it was clear that Volkanovski had secured both rounds.
However, Rodriguez came back strong in the third round, delivering a flurry of powerful strikes with his kicks and combinations. Unfortunately for him, Volkanovski landed a decisive punch that left Rodriguez reeling and vulnerable to a barrage of punches on the ground, prompting the referee to stop the fight. While Rodriguez showed improvement in the third round, it was ultimately Volkanovski who emerged victorious with his superior skills and tenacity.
Dricus Du Plessis Reigns Supreme
At UFC 290, Dricus Du Plessis undoubtedly stole the show with his impressive performance, cementing his status as a top contender in the sport. Despite a card filled with thrilling action, DDP’s dominant victory over Robert Whittaker was the highlight of the night. With a combination of striking and ground skills, DDP proved too much for the former champion, ultimately securing a second-round TKO victory.
This win earned him a coveted title shot against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, and DDP wasted no time in confronting Adesanya in the center of the cage. It was a remarkable display of skill and confidence, and one that fans will no doubt remember for years to come.
1st Round KOs Ft. Bo Nickal, Robbie Lawler and more
Bo Nickal’s incredible talent was on full display once again in his recent match, which ended in a stunning victory for the young fighter. In a lightning-fast bout that lasted just 38 seconds into the first round, Nickal delivered a powerful knockout blow to his opponent, Woodburn. It was a commanding and decisive performance, as Nickal quickly took control of the fight and left his opponent with little opportunity to respond. Woodburn struggled to keep up with Nickal’s pace and was ultimately overwhelmed by his opponent’s exceptional skill and precision.
Robbie Lawler’s final fight was a fitting end to an illustrious career, as the 41-year-old fighter took on Niko Price in a highly anticipated matchup. In a storybook ending, Lawler delivered a flurry of hooks in the first round, overpowering his opponent and securing a knockout victory. It was a truly unforgettable moment, and a testament to Lawler’s enduring skill and determination.
With this impressive win, Lawler has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of his generation, and his final bout will be remembered as a fitting tribute to his remarkable career. The victory was secured at just 38 seconds into the first round, providing a fitting exclamation mark to Lawler’s storied career.
In a stunning turn of events, Denise Gomes shocked the UFC world with her astonishing victory over Yazmin Jauregui in just 20 seconds. Gomes wasted no time in landing a massive strike that left Jauregui reeling, and from there, Gomes continued to pummel her opponent with a flurry of punches until the referee had no choice but to stop the fight.
UFC 290: Full Results
Main Card:
- Alexander Volkanovski (W) vs. Yair Rodriguez – Via TKO (And Still…)
- Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja New Champion
- Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis (W) – Via TKO
- Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker (W) – Via Unanimous Decision
- Bo Nickal (W) vs Val Woodburn – Via TKO (0:38) R1
Undercard:
- Robbie Lawler (W) vs Niko Price – Via Knockout (0:38) R1
- Tatsuro Taira (W) vs Edgar Chairez – Via Unanimous Decision
- Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes (W) – Via TKO (0:20) R1
- Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield (W) – Via Submission (1:55) R2
- Vitor Petrino (W) vs Marcin Prachnio – Via Submission (3:42) R3
- Cameron Saaiman (W) vs Terrence Mitchell – Via TKO (3:10) R1
- Jesus Aguilar (W) vs Shannon Ross – Via Knockout (0:17) R1
- Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics (W) – Via Unanimous Decision
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