[Official] UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez - Live Discussion Thread [Fights Start at 6PM EST]

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Izzy is so embarrassing.

Thank you all for coming out tonight guys! Had a great time with you all.

Come visit us during the week in the threads and say hi if you're able. Lets keep building this out!

This is now the second most commented thread ever on kbin. /m/mma also has the third thread.

This has been a great night.

This was a tremendous card.

Thanks ugmug for putting this together! See everybody in a bit

Was a great night watching along with you guys. Until next time. Be well.

What a great tribute. Legend

Guys, it's been a pleasure and a honor spending this time with you.
We were blessed with one of the best cards I've ever seen... Amazing day for the mma fan.
Goodnight everybody.

Hell that fuckin' sucks

I think Izzy is gonna seriously hurt Dricus tho

Really happy to see an active live discussion thread for MMA on the fediverse. Thanks to everyone for participating.

Happy to see Dan get the win.

Du Plessis literally just flailed his way to a title shot, fuck sake

That score for Moreno is fucked. Glad the other judges got it right. Moreno’s stock doesn’t drop with this loss. That was a great fight.

Volk is unreal. Lands one super clean shot and it’s over. It looked like Yair was starting to get loose too.

What a great fucking card. Thanks to the community for hanging out!

Oxygenated DDP is our new mythical fighter

What a fucking fight, can’t believe both of those guys stayed awake

Yo I love Moreno but there's no way he went 49-46.

I've watched his whole career basically. I feel old.

I'll cry myself to sleep tonight.

fight of the year candidate

"36 and me" then "26 and me"

He has no idea what a chromosome is

Putting this up a bit early since I’ll be running around this afternoon. Fights start in four hours. Let’s go!

I hope the lesbian rockstar look brings Hooker to the promised land. Inshallah

this card's been incredible

Wow, amazing fight, congrats Volkanovski

What a great way to go out. Didn't even take any damage.

WTF!!! Great KO

great finish!

great card!

amazing night!!!

Came for fights and a DNA test broke out.

I knew Du Plessis was bad.. but to finish Whittaker like that... damn

Federation is working thankfully tonight (didn't last event) so our friends from Lemmy will be able to see us. Lets hope it holds, this event should be amazing.

So many flash KO's tonight, crazy!

the crowd makes such a difference, it's nice to watch a fight that doesn't sound like it's in an empty church.

Fuuuuuuuck

I don't like this.

got dang!

hespect for not following up

Dana better spare 1 million dollars in bonuses for this night.

49-46 for Moreno? WTF

Weight bully got fuuuuuuuucked up

Herb must have dirt on Dana and/or Ratner at this point to continue to get events.

Fantastic card. Thanks for hanging out with us here, everyone!

"all blood and guts. literally"

I didn't see any literal guts, Joe.

There's your next challenger.

HOLY SHIT

Hooker reminds me of Rory MacDonald at the end of his career

A lot of the skill is still there but there's no head movement, and no confidence

man.. well deserved pantoja.. this was very close..

Of course Adelaide Byrd

What a crazy fight

Bo with the nutshot takedown again, mark my words.

very good card so far.

volk is that dude!

Du Plessis always has had weird movement but it looks even more weird tonight?

Leg injury?

Pantoja ain't doin shit to Moreno this time

Everybody please BOOST this thread so we can get others from the Fediverse here.

Thanks.

He's impressive on the ground.

I'm just here for all the ad reads. The fights get in the way of that.

Such a stacked card. Hope it delivers.

2-1 Pantoja Crazy fight! The score doesn't tell the whole story

This is a fantastic card. Banger after banger.

Dan Hooker and unhealthy wars. Maan.

This is the way to go out

I just got food delivered and HEARD the KO. Christ

Bo 'xer' Nickal

Incredible fight. It felt like Hooker was fighting back from zombie land there for a bit. What a turn around.

Volk don’t fail me now!

has such short hair, yet still has to move it out of his eyes.

Funny given how much damage Moreno has dished out, but this might be 3-1 Pantoja (I have it 2-2 though)

Post nose job DDP new mythical fighter

And we still have two title fights.

REAPER TIME

Ribovics is so hittable, not moving his head at all

Did anyone catch who had the 49-46 Moreno card? lmfao

In before Adelaide Byrd has this 5-0 Moreno like she did for Canelo

let's go val

HOLY SHIT

didn't realize that volk was cut in two different places.

Makhachev Vs Volkanovski 2 incoming

real slobber-knocker here

Really no one left for Volk.

That pass from whittaker was disgusting

Happy tears :’)

Those Prime necklaces are the exact sort of trashy promotional material you'd expect from that brand.

This might be the closest 49-46 ever. Definitely need a rematch (Moreno god of rematches)

Wanted Moreno, but I think Pantoja got it with the ground control and grappling

Holy moly! Did not see that coming. Let's go Lawler!

Holy shit

and Kirk loves blocking punches with his face.

Nothing against Jalin Turner, but I want to see Dan Hooker win by violent KO.

This may be the closest 49-46 fight ever.

Robbie coming out to The Gael

I think with this community being so small that putting up the thread a little early is a good idea. If people show up early, they will know there is/will be a live thread. Plus it serves as a little pregame thread.

Moreno likely will likely need a finish.

Brazilian champ once again.

Shit, I don't like that.

Got the new lady friend coming over to watch. Got the wine. Got the Prarie Brewing beers. Making Thai chicken wings. Let's fucking go boys

This might be the first time Buffer was standing behind the guy who lost, lol

Fuck it, Dricus is gonna be middleweight champ isn't he

He was looking good that round too.

awesome way to end it!

This card delivering so far!

I’m nervous for Moreno and Volk. I thought Rob was the closest to a sure thing on this card.

Moreno likely going to be involved in yet another rematch.

This fight can't go to the judges.

This has been a pretty entertaining card so far.

Holy shit, third flash ko of the night

ded

fun scrambling to start this fight.

3-1 Pantoja

I would have stopped that a bit sooner.

2-2 I think

How the fuck is Hooker still standing

KICK HIM IN THE DICK

That was a wild fight. What a great night this has bene.

I know people give Bellator grief, but I much prefer the rapid fire approach to their prelims, even if it means a ~30 minute break before the main card. I just hate all this downtime between fights.

That couldn't have gone any better for Robbie.

Noooo! Great performance from DDP. Sad for Whittaker, but ddp v Izzy will be more interesting

Hope Lawler puts on a strong final performance.

EDIT: Fuck yeah!

good round

Great round for Moreno! Pantoja is fading

Wild scramble

Whittaker got this

"He's already fuckin' tired" -Moreno's corner

eh

Super impressed with Taira’s control on top

Weight bully edged the first round

Pantoja may have shot his wad.

Wow… holy shit.

Petrino is built like a brick shit house.

yall volk/yair is next.... bad ass fight night!

Is there any chance main event will disappoint us?

here we go! let's start the night with a finish to set the tone!

Moreno’s escapes are excellent.

Trading in the pocket Lets go!!!

swangin n bangin

I hope those 205ers are gonna bang.

Cool fight, now back to waiting 😞

Off topic: No idea if anyone here watches the CFL. A QB was hurt exactly one year ago today. Today was his first game back. He went down with a non contact injury.

Sports are brutal at times.

Rey Mysterio is a great wrestler. His son is an ex-con.

The official blockchain of the UFC. Come on.

What a way to go for Robbie.

Nickal's hands are incredible. That check hook on the way in, backs out, uppercut. So fast.

DDP after that nose job looked great! Whittaker seemed rocked bad after that GnP in the first, hope he comes back stronger.

Also, Izzy being corny AF as always. Can't wait for DDP to wrestlefuck him..

The reason this shit takes so long is because the UFC sells timeslots to different networks in the same damn event.

Imagine watching Cowboys vs. Eagles and after the first quarter you have to change it from CBS to NBC.

It's 2023 and we're still doing this shit. It's fuckin' crazy.

That girl is brutal.

And I agree with the stoppage.

The takedowns are going to decide this fight.

UFC has the worst freaking pacing. There is no way this should take 6 hours to get through the card. Ridiculous.

Volk going all "levels to this shit" right now.

Seemed like every time Moreno landed an elbow Pantoja would take him down

Champ is catching him now.

Nice to see Jamie Lee Curtis sitting there with Theo Von

Buffer looking dapper as always.

Dude stop that.

Damn that was a little too late for my tastes.

What a brawl. I think Pantoja takes it, but who the hell knows with the judges?

Huge mismatch, odds were right

WOW!

tough round for the champ

that was close at the end.

Bruh, I know you're an Aussie, but don't be jocking volks walkout song

Two fights left on the undercard with an hour to go. Oof!

Came back and saw Brock Lesnar on the screen and thought they were announcing his return.

pantoja/moreno i've been begging for this championship fight for the past 2 years

he got that tap.

UFC 290, Bellator v Rizin 2 and Rizin 44. All in the same night. 12 or more straight hours of mma.

He cut him. Now to see how bad it is.

and we still have another title fight to come.

That takedown might win him the fight.

Edit: or not

Gnarly cut but wont effect his vision

I would rank the Mayhem commercial guy.

that camera continuing to fall lol

emotional night

This will be good

Adesanya dancing lol

crazy fight. back and forth.

real african fighter, you know this brother

This is the best card I have ever watched.

Eat shit Dana.

Jesus fuck. Who ever has their hands that fucking low in a fight?

Can't wait for Petrino vs Prachnio, the fight I'm most excited for.

Haven't seen Nickal's opponents tape, wonder what his strategy is gonna be

HOLY HELL

This fight should have been on the PPV, but I guess this can also give him the shine.

Moreno’s striking is looking crisp

EDIT: until he got knocked down

These guys fighting like this, while I had trouble opening a bag of chips earlier.

three straight kicks

WOW!

Just hopping on and Terrence be using cm Punk music lol

Petrino seems really talented.

DC telling a story and forgetting the fighter's name.

Well since we have so much downtime, What fight are you guys most stoked for?

Dan is scared of getting hit in the body, I bet these body shots are hurting.

Hooker got that two dollar steak in him

That one no contest was really something too

violence tonight.

Anyone else a little afraid for Bobby later?

Sure he is more skilled, but Dricus has a strange way of losing most of his fights until he suddenly wins.

Wait what? Wooooooow.

Glad I didn't skip the earlies.

And there it begins, the wrestler starts to fall in love with his hands.

Du Plessis was fighting at that pace without being able to breath out his nose? Him with even better cardio is terrifying

He was destroyed

RAWLBY

Pat Barry is such a creepy dude.

Ha. If only Chairez had 30 more seconds.

I hope this ends in a snoozefest decision, it would make for a truly unforgettable card.

Holy SHIT hahahahaha

Oh man I was screaming 'just hit him ffs!' At my TV, he shut me up. Dude was being way too patient...
I'm on the Petrino hype train!!

took his ranking and now he seems he's going to retire. :(

Pretty sure Moreno broke his hand somewhere in that fight. He didn't throw the right in the fifth once.

Nice round for the champ.

Holy shit

Volk is just man handling him in the grappling department.

Volk is freaky.

He's still flat on his back. scary

Penn State guy coming out to Zombie Nation. Perfect

Can't Be Touched

Damn, two right hooks

that was nasty

African clawed frogs have 36 chromosomes.

Edible frogs have 26 chromosomes.

Israel Frogdesana everybody.

Time to get nervous.

Hangman omg!

Chairez corner is in denial.

Moreno has the same voice as Cris Cyborg lol

Turner never looked so good.

DC is talking about Thomas Almeida, isn't he?

"I hate that rule. It's so dumb... I'm a bear" perfect segue.

Bobby Petrino

Beautiful how Volk is just floating on top no matter how Rodriguez twists and turns.

He has a foot/fence fetish.

Man wtf

Herb angry. Never make Herb angry.

2-2 or 3-1 moreno

Does that mean we get Byrd for this fight?

Pantoja won this, atleast 3 rounds for him

He is exhausted

Is it starting late because the Jack Della fight is off?

oh boy

Fuuuuck I love this, Pantoja!!!

Herb and his strong warnings that never result in loss of points…

After this fight Bruce will say "and still undefeated".

Bro is 5'8" fire hydrant with a 74" reach

Smart thing for Pantoja right now would be to go for a takedown. He might get knocked out otherwise

that was a huge hit.

Don't stand still like that dude 😰

Dickus Kickus

Another fight where there would have been a finish if it lasted another 30 seconds.

Gomes looks like she'd car bomb you and not think twice about it

Is his leg bleeding?

The jacket that guy was wearing was pretty damn nice.

Cut in the same place as Whittaker.

1-1

Nice fight.

I know they all moved to different camps, but Robbie is the last of the Miletich guys right?

Robbie Lawler is moving his mouth weird when he speaks.

...Welp

The Taira fight is still on, right?

Knee to the dick.

When I see those big dudes I kinda don't want to see Bobby ever to move up to 205.

I have it 49:46 for Pantoja, but that sounds way more one sided than it was.

Anyone know what’s going on with Volk’s cheek? He’s had a band aid on it for a few days now.

There was never any chance for that guillotine.

did pantoja do enough in r5?

Taira hype!

Supersport is bitch made; I keep losing my connection

I thought Cerrone retired?

What is going on???

Volkanovski channelling Holyfield with the cheeky nodder

moreno escaping that was an L for BJJ

I did not see THAT coming.

Very natty arm veins on Du Plessis

Just placed a $20 parlay on Bo, Robert, Brandon, Jalin and Yair. I never win these dumb bets, but it would be a fun payoff.