Yair Rodriguez suffers a TKO loss to Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 290. Read about the fight results, Rodriguez’s performance, and the rare-breed champion.
| Yair Rodriguez suffers TKO loss to Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 290 |
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| Rodriguez unable to change interim status to undisputed |
| Landed 40 significant strikes, absorbed 149 total strikes |
| Volkanovski proves to be a rare-breed champion |
Yair Rodriguez was unable to change his interim status to undisputed as he faced champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 290. Despite his potential to score big for fantasy managers, Rodriguez succumbed to a third-round TKO loss. In a total of 14 minutes and 19 seconds of action, Rodriguez landed only 40 significant strikes while absorbing a staggering 149 total strikes. Volkanovski proved to be a rare-breed champion, leaving Rodriguez with a tough challenge.
Fight Results
Below is the table showcasing the fight results:
| Fighter | Strikes Landed | Strikes Absorbed |
|---|---|---|
| Yair Rodriguez | 40 | 149 |
Rodriguez’s performance in this fight highlights the dominance of Volkanovski as the champion.
