UFC 293 came to a thrilling conclusion, leaving fans buzzing with excitement, especially after witnessing the biggest upset of the year. Sean Strickland achieved what many considered an insurmountable challenge – dethroning Israel Adesanya and capturing the UFC middleweight championship. Strickland’s strategy appeared straightforward: overpower Adesanya and secure the middleweight title, and he executed it flawlessly throughout the entire fight. However, it wasn’t just this main event that left spectators in awe; the event featured several other thrilling matches with knockout finishes. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into each knockout from this unforgettable event.
UFC 293: Check all the knockouts from Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland event
Izzy experienced a crushing loss in a unanimous decision. Strickland presented constant challenges, delivering powerful strikes that nearly ended the fight. Izzy’s resilience pushed it to the fifth round, but ultimately Strickland won by unanimous decision, causing a significant upset in UFC history. While it was UD win but garnered all the attention but check out the below fights and check every knockout of the event.
Mark Hunt finally has a true heir, and the similarities are undeniable after witnessing Justin Tafa’s sensational knockout. Tafa’s fists seem like they’re made of solid cinder blocks, and he proved it by dispatching Austin Lane in the first round, just 1 minute and 22 seconds into the fight. The defining moment occurred when Lane attempted a hook kick, only to be met with a thunderous right hand from Tafa.
Lane tried to counter but missed, leaving himself vulnerable to another punishing right from Tafa. With that, Lane hit the canvas, and a few more well-placed shots sealed the deal. This fight was a clear testament to Tafa’s power and potential as a successor to the legendary Mark Hunt.
In a thrilling start to the main card, Tyson Pedro showcased his skills and secured a first-round victory over Anton Turkalj at the event. Pedro’s impressive combination momentarily threw Turkalj off balance, but the resilient fighter managed to stay on his feet.
However, Pedro persisted with a series of well-executed combinations, ultimately delivering a powerful right hand that sent Turkalj to the canvas. A devastating hammerfist strike swiftly followed, bringing an end to Turkalj’s consciousness in a spectacular fashion.
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During the match, Chepe Mariscal attempted a whizzer move, causing Jack Jenkins to inadvertently dislocate his elbow while trying to break his fall. The force of gravity and Jenkins’ weight resulted in his arm bending at an unnatural 90-degree angle, leaving him unable to proceed. Adding to his misfortune, Mariscal landed a punch to Jenkins’ head, further incapacitating him. As a result, the match was halted via TKO at 3:19 of the second round.
