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UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
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- Saturday 09.09.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Qudos Bank Arena
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Laura Sanko, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $6,860,000
- Attendance: 18,168
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexander Volkov defeats Tai Tuivasa via Submission, Ezekiel Choke | 4:37 Round 2 of 3, 9:37 Total Bout Page | |
| Manel Kape defeats Felipe dos Santos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Justin Tafa defeats Austen Lane via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground Punches | 1:22 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tyson Pedro defeats Anton Turkalj via KO/TKO, Jab and Cross to Hammerfist | 2:12 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Carlos Ulberg defeats Da Un Jung via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:49 Round 3 of 3, 14:49 Total Bout Page | |
| Chepe Mariscal defeats Jack Jenkins via KO/TKO, Verbal Tapout From Arm Injury | 3:19 Round 2 of 3, 8:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Jamie Mullarkey defeats John Makdessi via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nasrat Haqparast defeats Landon Quiñones via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Charles Radtke defeats Mike Mathetha via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Gabriel Miranda defeats Shane Young via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 0:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Kevin Jousset defeats Kiefer Crosbie via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:49 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 14
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- paulopasta
09.03.2023 | 2:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 2973rd
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R2
As much as I hate to say it, this won’t be competitive in the slightest really. Besides Alex, Izzy is easily Sean’s worst matchup at 185. He’s far too basic with how he does things. His striking defense is good but then again this is the highest level of striking we’re talking about with Izzy. I think that Sean’s chin is pretty good until it isn’t. He just needs to get clipped good once by Izzy and he’s probably going down. A path of victory for Izzy is also the leg kicks. Sean does not check well as shown in several fights but especially the Brendan Allen fight which he still won of course but his lead leg wasn’t doing good. Now with all of that said I absolutely want Sean to win. I think it would be amazing to see him go out there and somehow do it. His best path to victory is wrestling but as we all know he doesn’t even try to wrestle, so I think that will ultimately result in him getting slept by Tittysanya
Tuivasa vs. Volkov
Alexander Volkov, TKO, R3
I could be wrong here but I think this is gonna be a fun fight. On any other ppv card it wouldn’t be the co main but here we are. Thing with Tuivasa is that he manages to make fights exciting. Take the Cyril fight for example, he was getting touched up badly but managed to find the shot that put Gane in some serious peril. No matter what he’s gonna come forward and try to win as best as he can. However I think that this will do him in here as well. Volkov like Cyril has nasty teeps and front kicks to the body which will impact Tai at one point or another. As well as a popping jab to keep Tai at distance. Now that’s not to say I don’t think Tai has a chance because he absolutely does. If he can absorb damage to come forward I think he can catch Volkov with a bomb and put him to sleep. However I think the accumulation of damage he’s gonna take will be too much. I hope not though
Kape vs. dos Santos
Manel Kape, TKO, R3
Weird fight. There was most definitely better options available but you know how the ufc loves a quick fix. I’m honestly shocked how Dos Santos is not a bigger underdog. Kape is gonna challenge for the title soon and I think that Dos Santos is outmatched everywhere. Experience, overall technique, chin etc. I just don’t see him winning any way shape or form and he’s probably gonna get beat up badly before getting finished. But I’m down to see an upset
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
Heavyweight bum fights on the main card are a ufc staple. It’s gonna be exciting for as long as it lasts but I’ll take Tafa. Lane has far worse durability and defense and Tafa does have some nasty KO power despite lacking other skills
Pedro vs. Turkalj
Anton Turkalj, DEC
Close fight but I do not trust Pedro to do anything. He looked awful against Modestas who’s not good in his own right. Gassed out after a slow pace and hardly any volume. The Pleasure Man is not very good but like Modestas he has a pulse. I think he weathers and early storm and controls the fight the last 2 rounds
* Edited at 09.03.2023, 4:17 PM ET *
09.03.2023 | 2:47 PM ET
Tyson Pedro
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 1323rd
Don't waste your money 😜
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
09.03.2023 | 3:23 PM ET
UFC 293 PICKS BY RAKESH
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 5206th
2. My confident pick of the whole card is Jack Jenkins By TKO I believe he will chop the legs of Mariscal. TKO round 2.
3. Kevin Jousset to Win another confident pick.
4. Miranda To win Round 1 or Young By TKO in round 2..
Best Multi Jenkins, Carlos and Jousset to win.
09.03.2023 | 4:21 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 821st
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R2
Adesanya was someone who got me into UFC back in 2020 when he squared off against Costa and made it look like child's play. Since then I've grown to see more & more of Izzy and as a person I can't stand the guy with how he acts lately. Almost as if when he was younger he got bullied & now hates the world for it & gets all ****y & privileged when something goes his way. But anywayyy ... you can't deny what he's done, built & become as a Mixed Martial Artist. Totally rooting for Strickland, but what pathway does he have to win? Wrestling? Even then, I don't think his wrestling is strong enough to beat someone as skilled as Adesanya is in that cage. I see Izzy chewing up Sean's leg for the first round & will lead him into a K.O. RD 2 via head kick. Not only would I love for Strickland to claim the throne, but for him to actually finish Izzy would be a sight to behold.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.03.2023 | 4:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 821st
Alexander Volkov, TKO, R2
As much as I love Tai, I believe this fight is going to be near the Gane bout except w/ a higher possibility of "Bam Bam" actually landing that bomb to put Volkov's lights out. But with Volkov's recent streak & facing a power puncher in "Bigi Boy", I believe Tai's toughness will only last him so long in this fight as Volkov will deal to the body over a period of time & get a TKO by the second half of the duel.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.03.2023 | 4:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 821st
Chepe Mariscal, SUB, R2
Jenkins has the possibility of being one of the top prospects out of Australia, but after both of their last bout's & the result, I see Mariscal managing to get Jenkins in a slick Triangle Choke by the 2nd RD.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.03.2023 | 4:54 PM ET
the Pleasure man cometh
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 2069th
09.03.2023 | 5:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 821st
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
2 big boys going at it, what much else can we expect except someone looking face first into the shadow realm.
Pedro vs. Turkalj
Tyson Pedro, SUB, R1
People aren't giving Pedro the credit he deserves w/ the finishing ability that he has displayed over his career. Although his last bout didn't go in his favor, I believe this will be a comeback on home soil for the crowd to roar for and get Tyson back into the LHW spotlight that he deserves. With both guy's finishing potential, I see a 1st RD stoppage ahead of us come Saturday night, but I believe Pedro will be able to pull it off. Tyson Pedro via RNC towards the end of the 1st RD.
Ulberg vs. Jung
Carlos Ulberg, TKO, R1
Is there really much to say? Ulberg is one of the biggest non-ranked prospects the UFC has at the moment & i believe his star will only shine brighter especially coming onto home turf. Ulberg seems to be thriving on these 1st RD K.O.'s whilst Jung's finish losses have stemmed from the 1st RD. Seems pretty cut and dry to me here. Ulberg by a slick TKO on the feet via left hook.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.03.2023 | 5:21 PM ET
@_Vis_
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5225th
09.03.2023 | 5:22 PM ET
Felipe is a good prospect but this is way too much too fast for him, he’s tall but fights coming forward and serves his chin up on a platter which is a nightmare against Kape, he’s going to get absolutely sniped coming forward and laid out bad, it doesn’t matter that he’s from Chute Box or incredibly tough. Even in his last LFA fight you could tell he was getting bothered with body shots, Manel is gonna rip him up.
I even think if Manel really wants to he can just take him to the ground and beat him there, maybe not finish but easily control and do damage, this kid is very green still.
09.03.2023 | 5:49 PM ET
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland : The Machine's Picks
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4812th
09.03.2023 | 6:23 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 898th
* Edited at 09.03.2023, 6:30 PM ET *
09.03.2023 | 7:30 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 1147th
09.03.2023 | 7:38 PM ET
EARLY PREDICTIONS UFC 293!!!!!
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3961st
09.03.2023 | 7:50 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 5416th
09.03.2023 | 8:15 PM ET
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland : The Machine's Picks
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4812th
09.03.2023 | 8:40 PM ET
My Bets for UFC 293
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 3638th
Adesanya
Kape
Ulberg
+105 odds
Confident straight bet 1U on TurkaljI +110
Unconfident straight bet 0.5 U on Bam Bam +180
"I back, trust me, I back."
09.03.2023 | 9:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5225th
Manel Kape
key matchup
Jenkins vs. Mariscal
Jack Jenkins
key matchup
09.03.2023 | 9:59 PM ET
Vol's Picks
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4368th
09.03.2023 | 10:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5225th
Sean Strickland, TKO, R2
Adesanya wont be able to bend Stricklands style... A new King has arisen!
* Edited at 09.03.2023, 10:57 PM ET *