Did you miss the debut of UFC 290 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the featured bout preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker.
UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.
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