One of the most charismatic champions in combat sports, Israel Adesanya, will compete on Saturday, September 9, in UFC 293's main event. Adesanya will face controversial American challenger Sean Strickland to defend the UFC middleweight title. The fight, which will be held at Sydney Olympic Park's Qudos Bank Arena, will bring Nigerian-born Adesanya to his second home in New Zealand.
In the co-main event, heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov will square off. The two might steal the show and deliver a performance worthy of "Fight of the Night." Tuivasa comes into the octagon with a defeat, whereas Volkov has a victory under his belt. The Russian also has a significant advantage in terms of physical characteristics.
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 293:
When and where will the UFC 293 take place?
UFC 293 would kick off at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with early prelims at 4:00 am IST on Sunday, September 10, followed by the Prelims at 5:30 am IST and the main card at 7:30 am IST.
What is the Match Card for UFC 290?
Main Card:
Main Event: Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland (UFC Middleweight Championship)
Co-Main: 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)
Early Prelims:
Mike Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke (Welterweight)
Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda (Featherweight)
Kevin Jousset vs. Kiefer Crosbie (Welterweight)
Where to watch the live telecast of UFC 293 in India?
One can watch the live telecast of UFC 293 on the Sony Sports network TV Channels in India.
Where to watch the live stream of UFC 290 in India?
One can watch the live stream of UFC 290 on the Sony Liv app and website in India.
