UFC 293 will happen this weekend in Australia. The leading MMA promotion will head down under to host another exciting PPV card. The event will feature the return of middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who will face a new challenger in Sean Strickland. So ahead of the event, here’s what you can expect from the main card.
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UFC 293 will happen on Saturday, September 9, at the Qudos Bank Arena, in Australia. And while Adesanya vs Strickland will be the main focus of the event, the main card features some exciting fights. So here’s what we think will happen at the UFC 293 main card.
UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland Full Main Card Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 293 main card preview and prediction
Tyson Pedro vs Anton Turkalj
The main card kicks off with an exciting light-heavyweight clash between Tyson Pedro and Anton Turkalj. Both fighters will want to set their records straight as they enter the octagon on the back of losses. In terms of the physical attributes, they are almost identical. However, the numbers tell a different story. Pedro is a much better striker while Turkalj is a much better grappler.
Our prediction: Anton Turkalj beats Tyson Pedro by decision.
Justin Tafa vs Austin Lane
Heavyweights Justin Tafa and Austin Lane will then compete on the UFC 293 main card. The two fighters are facing each other for the second time after the first one ended in a no contest. Therefore, this could be an exciting fight since they know each other. Austin Lane has the upper hand in terms of the physical attributes. However, in terms of the numbers, they are very similar. Both are striking heavy fighters.
Our prediction: Justin Tafa beats Austin Lane by decision.
Manuel Kape vs Felipe Dos Santos
Highly-rated undefeated Felipe Dos Santos will make his debut at UFC 293. The Brazilian will face experienced Manuel Kape in what will be a tough test. Dos Santos has a slight advantage in the physical attributes. Moreover, we can’t compare their numbers since Dos Santos is making his debut in the UFC.
Our prediction: Felipe Dos Santos beats Manuel Kape by submission.
Tai Tuivasa vs Alexander Volkov
Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov will compete in the UFC 293 co-main event. The two could steal the show and put on a ‘Fight of the Night’ performance. Tuivasa enters the octagon on the back of a loss, while Volkov won his last fight. In addition, the Russian has a huge upper hand in the physical attributes. When it comes to the numbers, they are fairly equal.
Our prediction: Tai Tuivasa beats Alexander Volkov by TKO.
UFC 293 main card latest betting odds
Israel Adesanya -600 vs -440 Sean Strickland
Tai Tuivasa +185 vs -225 Alexander Volkov
Manuel Kape -380 vs +300 Felipe Dos Santos
Justin Tafa -245 vs +200 Austin Lane
Tyson Pedro -105 vs -115 Anton Turkalj
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen at the UFC 293 main card. What do you make of the fights? Let us know your predictions.
UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor asserts that Michael Chandler will be his opponent when he returns to the octagon at UFC 296 in December.
A pay-per-view event from the UFC’s 14th season will be held at UFC 296 in 2023. The event is anticipated to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 16, 2023. Fans can expect to make purchases of tickets starting in October since the fight involves Conor McGregor.
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When Can The Tickets Sales Begin Of UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler
Depending on the event and the seat a person wishes to purchase, UFC tickets can cost a variety of amounts. For instance, the main event of this weekend’s UFC 292 bill is Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley for the Bantamweight title.
The price of tickets for this fight ranges from $300 for a seat far from the Octagon to several thousand dollars for a seat very near to the action.
pricing for other VVIP packages range from $4,000 and above, so when UFC 296 ticket information becomes available, anticipate seeing pricing in a range comparable to this.
Tickets for UFC 296 are not yet on sale. Neither the UFC website nor other ticketing shops include any information about ticket prices or availability.
UFC 296 Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler Tickets- When Can The Sales Begin?
Although all indications suggest that McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) must first re-enter the USADA testing programme, which necessitates two clean tests spread over six months, before stepping into the cage, he still lists Dec. 16 as the target date for his next bout.
Since The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 31’s premiere broadcast, McGregor has been on-and-off about a fight with Michael Chandler. The fact that the show was on everyone’s mind at the beginning made it very heated, but as the weeks passed, the Irish superstar changed his mind (a few times), and most recently, he wanted to combat the new “BMF.”
The UFC’s president, Dana White, told fight fans earlier this week that McGregor will definitely face Chandler next.
That was confirmed by McGregor during the same interview.
