- Adesanya defends middleweight title against Strickland after Du Plessis’ decline.
- Strickland steps in, praised for readiness after recent victory.
- Co-main event features Tuivasa vs. Volkov, both known for knockouts.
UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia, will be headlined by Israel Adesanya defending his middleweight title against Sean Strickland. Strickland stepped in after Dricus Du Plessis declined. Strickland’s readiness to fight is praised.
Strickland’s Challenge
Sean Strickland, similar to Du Plessis, accepted the challenge. He recently defeated Abus Magomedov on July 1. Adesanya won the UFC middleweight title through a knockout.
Co-Main Event: Tuivasa vs. Volkov
Dana White also announced Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov as the co-main event. Both fighters are known for knockout power, with no judges expected to be needed.
Tuivasa’s Comeback and Volkov’s Streak
Tuivasa aims to recover from consecutive losses, while Volkov seeks to continue his winning streak with KO/TKO victories.
What I love about Israel, he’s always ready to take on the best in the world, anyone, anytime. Strickland is an absolute maniac who doesn’t back down from anyone. This will be a great fight.
Dana White | UFC President
Other Confirmed Fights
UFC 293 includes more matchups: Kai Kara-France vs. Manel Kape, Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Woon Jung, Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi, and more.
