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What time is the Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland fight tonight? Cagewalks, running order, streaming, how to watch UFC 293
Watch UFC 293 live on ESPN+ PPV (US only)
Having reclaimed the UFC middleweight title at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya will look to defend it once again against Sean Strickland in Australia.
Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira to reclaim his belt having initially lost it against the Brazilian at UFC 281.
Strickland, who has only been beaten at middleweight twice, beat Abusupiyan Magomedov back in July in a 'Performance of the Night' fight.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Adesanya vs. Strickland.
Adesanya vs. Strickland fight date, start time
- Date : Saturday, September 9
- Time : 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. UK
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 1 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. UK. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Adesanya vs. Strickland?
- U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
- UK: TNT Sports 1
The fight will be available to purchase on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. (click here for more information) , while TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Adesanya vs. Strickland fight?
The fight will take place at the Quodos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Israel Adesanya record and bio
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Date of birth: July 22, 1989
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 80"
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 24-2-0
Sean Strickland record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: February 27, 1991
- Height: 6' 1"
- Reach: 76"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 27-5-0
Adesanya vs. Strickland fight card
Main Card
- Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland; For Adesanya's UFC middleweight title
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov; Heavyweight
- Manel Kape vs. Felipe dos Santos; Flyweight
- Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane; Heavyweight
- Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj; Light heavyweight
Prelims
- Carlos Ulberg vs. Jung Da-un; Light heavyweight
- Jack Jenkins vs. Chepe Mariscal; Featherweight
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi; Lightweight
- Nasrat Haqparast vs. Landon Quinones; Lightweight
Early prelims
- Mike Mathetha vs. Charlie Radtke; Welterweight
- Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda; Featherweight
- Kevin Jousset vs. Kiefer Crosbie; Welterweight
