UFC 293: Full card, start time and where to watch as Israel Adesanya takes on Sean Strickland
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The middleweight championship will be on the line in the main event of UFC 293 as Sean Strickland challenges Israel Adesanya.
Last April, the Nigeria-born New Zealander Adesanya became a two-time champion after knocking out Alex Pereira.
The 34-year-old was expected to mark his first title defence against Dricus Du Plessis, though the South African is currently out with an injury.
Bad news for Du Plessis turned into a blessing for Strickland who will now have his maiden opportunity at winning UFC gold.
Where is UFC 293 being held?
The event will emanate from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Australia.
This will be the second UFC event held in Australia in 2023, with the first taking place last February.
On that occasion, Islam Makhachev picked up a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Volkanovski.
When does UFC 293 start?
The event takes place on Saturday, September 9.
The early preliminary card will begin at around 11:30 BST, 18:30 ET, 17:30 CT, 15:30 PT.
The regular preliminary card will follow at around 01:00 BST, 20:00 ET, 19:00 CT, 17:00 PT.
The main card will kick off at around 03:00 BST, 22:00 ET, 21:00 CT, 19:00 PT.
Where to watch UFC 293?
Fans in the United States will be able to catch all the action via ESPN+ and the UFC’s Fight Pass.
Over in the United Kingdom, TNT Sports will be broadcasting the action.
UFC 293 full card
Main event - UFC Middleweight Championship
Israel Adesanya (C) vs Sean Strickland
Heavyweight bout
Tai Tuivasa vs Alexander Volkov
Flyweight bout
Manel Kape vs Felipe dos Santos
Heavyweight bout
Justin Tafa vs Austen Lane
Light-heavyweight bout
Tyson Pedro vs Anton Turkalj
Preliminary card
Light-heavyweight bout
Carlos Ulberg vs Da Woon Jung
Featherweight bout
Jack Jenkins vs Chepe Mariscal
Lightweight bout
Jamie Mullarkey vs John Makdessi
Lightweight bout
Nasrat Haqparast vs Landon Quinones
Early preliminary card
Welterweight bout
Mike Diamond vs Charlie Radtke
Featherweight bout
Shane Young vs Gabriel Miranda
Welterweight bout
Kevin Jousset vs Kiefer Crosbie