This weekend, Australia is set to host UFC 293, marking another thrilling Pay-Per-View event from the leading MMA promotion. The highlight of this event is the return of middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who will take on a fresh challenger in Sean Strickland. As we approach this exciting event, let’s delve into what you can anticipate from the main card. Here’s a preview, along with predictions and odds for the fights.
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UFC 293: Preview, Prediction and Odds for Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland
Adesanya has undeniably etched his name in the company’s history as one of its most exceptional fighters. He stands among the absolute best, fresh off his iconic victory against Alex Periera at UFC 287. Now, he faces the formidable and towering Sean Strickland, with his sights set on capturing the middleweight championship.
The story of the Izzy vs. Strickland showdown traces back to UFC 276, where a memorable incident unfolded during a press conference. During that event, Strickland playfully teased Adesanya about his love for anime, jokingly alluding to not judging his penchant for animated NSFW content.
In response, Adesanya announced his plan to perform a TikTok dance after knocking out Strickland. Following this exchange, tensions have steadily escalated between the two fighters, and now they’re poised to resolve their differences in the octagon.
In betting, Adesanya is a heavy favorite with odds of -600, meaning you’d need to wager $600 to win $100 if he wins. On the other hand, Strickland is the underdog with odds of +440, indicating a potential $440 profit on a $100 bet if he triumphs. And talking about predictions given the power Izzy showed recently as per InsideSport Izzy will retain his title once again with the KO/TKO in the round 3-4.
Aside from the main event, numerous skilled fighters from Australia and New Zealand, including representatives from City Kickboxing, the gym where UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski hone their skills, will be featured on the fight card. This promises to be an exhilarating event that fans won’t want to miss.
UFC 293 Card
Main Card
- Fight of the Night: Israel Adesanya (C) vs Sean Strickland
- Tai Tuivasa vs Alexander Volkov
- Manel Kape vs Felipe dos Santos
- Justin Tafa vs Austen Lane
- Tyson Pedro vs Anton Turkalj
Prelims
- Carlos Ulberg vs Da Woon Jung
- Jack Jenkins vs Chepe Mariscal
- Jamie Mullarkey vs John Makdessi
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Landon Quinones
Early Prelims
- Mike Diamond vs Charlie Radtke
