UFC boss Dana White has backed Alexander Volakanovski’s bid to be the first male fighter to defend two titles simultaneously.
Speaking ahead of UFC 290, where Volkanovski will face Yair Rodriguez with the featherweight title on the line, While said he will support the Aussie’s bid to become just the fifth dual-champ ever.
Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Henry Cejudo are the four dual champs in UFC history with only Nunes going on to defend both straps simultaneously.
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“I normally don’t like guys as dominant as he is bouncing around weight classes,” the UFC boss said.
“But I don’t have a problem with it.
“He looked damn good in that last fight. A lot of people thought he won.”
Ahead of UFC 290 here’s everything you need to know about the event.
When is UFC 290?
UFC 290 will take place on Sunday, July 9 with the main card getting underway from 12pm AEST. Early prelims will begin at 8am AEST, while the prelims will take place from 10am EST.
Where is UFC 290?
UFC 290 will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
How can I watch UFC 290?
Wide World of Sports will have a live blog featuring all the best highlights and updates on Sunday morning.
The card will also be shown at plenty of pubs around Australia – but if you’re stuck inside or want to have some mates over instead, it’s a $59.95 PPV through either Foxtel’s Main Event channel or the Kayo Sports app.
Who else is fighting at UFC 290?
MAIN CARD
Alexander Volkanovski (AUS) vs Yair Rodriguez (MEX) – featherweight title bout
Brandon Moreno (MEX) vs Alexandre Pantoja (BRA) – flyweight title bout
Robert Whittaker (AUS) vs Dricus Du Plessis (RSA) – middleweight bout
Jalin Turner (USA) vs Dan Hooker (NZL) – lightweight bout
Bo Nickal (USA) vs Val Woodburn (USA) – middleweight bout
PRELIMS
Robbie Lawler (USA) vs Niko Price (USA) – welterweight bout
Jack Della Maddalena (AUS) vs Josiah Harrell (USA) – welterweight bout
Yazmin Jauregui (MEX) vs Denis Gomes (BRA) – women’s straweight bout
Jimmy Crute (USA) vs Alonzo Menifield (USA) – light heavyweight bout
EARLY PRELIMS
Tatsuro Taira (JPN) vs Edgar Chairez (MEX) – catchweight bout
Vitor Petrino (BRA) vs Marcin Prachnio (POL) – light heavyweight bout
Cameron Saaiman (RSA) vs Terrence Mitchell (USA) – bantamweight bout
Shannon Ross (AUS) vs Jesus Aguilar (MEX) – flyweight bout
Kamuela Kirk (USA) vs Esteban Ribovics (ARG) – lightweight bout
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