Forbes Innovation Games UFC 293 Preview: Date, Time And How To Watch Brian Mazique Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover combat sports and video games. Following Sep 6, 2023, 10:13pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to
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Twitter Share to Linkedin MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Israel Adesanya of
New Zealand (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa ... [+] LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Israel Adesanya, one of the most magnetic champions in combat sports, is in action on Saturday, Sept. 9, in the main event of UFC 293. Adesanya will defend the UFC middleweight championship against outspoken
American challenger Sean Strickland. The Nigerian-born Adesanya will be in his second home, New Zealand, for the bout, with the event taking place at the Qudos Bank Arena in
Sydney Olympic Park, Australia. Another hometown favorite, Tai Tuivasa, will clash with perennial heavyweight title contender Alexander Volkov in the co-main event. Here are the complete date, time, and viewership details. Early Prelims - 6:30 pm - UFC Fight Pass Prelims - 8 pm -
ESPN News or ESPN+ Main Card - 10 pm - ESPN+ PPV Here’s a look at the complete card. Main Card (c) Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland - UFC Middleweight Championship Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov - Heavyweight Manel Kape vs. Felipe dos Santos - Men’s Flyweight Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane - Heavyweight Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj - Light Heavyweight Prelims Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Un Jung - Light Heavyweight Jack Jenkins vs. Chepe Mariscal - Featherweight Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi - Lightweight Nasrat Haqparast vs. Landon Quinones - Lightweight MORE FOR YOU
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Apple Suddenly Unveils Video Countdown iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Pro Release Problems Hit Apple s New iPhones New iPhone 15 Exclusive Exposes Surprise Apple Design Decision Early Prelims Mike “Blood” Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke - Welterweight Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda - Featherweight Kevin Jousset vs. Kiefer Crosbie - Welterweight Adesanya is coming off one of the defining wins of his combat sports career. The Stylebender avenged a loss in mixed martial arts and two defeats in kickboxing when he scored a KO victory over Alex Pereira in April 2023 at UFC 287. Adesanya regained his 185-pound title with the victory, but five months later, he will be defending his belt against Strickland. Riding a two-fight win streak, Strickland still comes into the fight as a +460 underdog, the biggest on the card, per CBS Sports . INGLEWOOD, CA - JUNE 04: Sean Strickland celebrates after defeating Tom Breese of
England by split ... [+] decision in their welterweight bout during the UFC 199 event at The Forum on June 4, 2016 in Inglewood,
California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images This fight with Strickland comes ahead of what could be an even bigger bout against bitter rival Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya will have to be sure not to look past Strickland as he undoubtedly has to have DDP in the back of his mind, considering the bitter trash talk the two have engaged in with each other. Strickland will likely be looking to expose any crack to avoid being picked apart by Adesanya. Expect the Arena to be on
fire all night, with several local fighters competing throughout all three legs of the card. Stay tuned for a full event breakdown focusing on Adesanya-Strickland after the show. Follow me on Twitter . Check out my website . Brian Mazique Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions