Five reasons to watch UFC 293, with Israel Adesanya defending his belt against Sean Strickland

Israel adesanya regained the middleweight belt in UFC 287. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

It's time for UFC 293. This Saturday (9), Ultimate arrives in Sydney (AUS) and promotes a confrontation between its main representative. Middleweight leader (up to 83,9kg.), Israel adesanya will measure forces with Sean Strickland, in a challenge that promises to lift the spirits of sports fans. In total, the event has 12 fights scheduled.

In his second middleweight reign, Adesanya wants to expand his legacy in the company. Initially, the Nigerian would be an opponent of Dricus Du Plessis, but, with the South African injured, he ended up accepting the compromise against the 'bad boy' of the group.

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In the co-main fight, a meeting of giants. Tai tuivasa e Alexander Volkov face each other in a confrontation that brings the winner closer to the top 5 of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg.).

O UFC 293 will have two Brazilian representatives. On the main card, Felipe dos Santos, 'Detona', will debut in the company against Manel kape.

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In the preliminary, Gabriel Miranda, the 'Fly', will be an opponent of Shane Young.

To get in the mood, the team at SUPER FIGHTS highlights five reasons to watch the UFC 293. Check out:

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1) Israel Adesanya x Sean Strickland

Israel adesanya e Sean Strickland face each other in UFC 293. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

In his second middleweight reign, Israel adesanya wants to prove that it remains the most relevant name in the group. After losing the title in 2022 in the challenge against Alex Poatán, the Nigerian regained the throne in the immediate rematch that took place in the current season.

As champion, the athlete seeks to expand his legacy in the group. Compared by many with Anderson Silva, the fighter will have the duty to assert favoritism against his weekend rival.

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Big underdog in the betting houses, Sean Strickland will have the tough commitment to silence the critics. Chosen to take on the challenge against one of the biggest names in the recent history of Ultimate, the North American has the chance to become the new 'king' of the group.

2) Israel Adesanya's legacy

Israel adesanya defends title against Sean Strickland No. UFC 293 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Famous for his frequency in Ultimate, Israel adesanya will have his second fight in the 2023 season. Always willing to put his belt on the line, the Nigerian will make his first title defense since regaining the throne in the rematch against Alex Poatán, in April.

Considered by many as the 'New Anderson Silva', the athlete had the plan to get closer to the significant mark of 10 'Spider' title defenses by being surpassed by Poatan. By overcoming the Brazilian star in the reunion, 'Izzy', however, resumes his commitment to trying to equate his reign with that of the Tupiniquim legend.

3) Tai Tuivasa x Alexander Volkov

Tai tuivasa He stands out in the UFC heavyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The co-main fight will have a special flavor for Australian fans. Before the title fight that will define the middleweight champion, Tai tuivasa, the 'home athlete', will bring his charisma and aggression to the Octagon.

Famous for his knockout power and characteristic celebration of his victories, the fighter will be the veteran's opponent Alexander Volkov. Although both are not going through the best phase of their careers, a positive result brings the winner closer to a place in the top 5 of the group.

In his last challenge, Tuivasa ended up being overcome by Cyryl Gane No. UFC Paris, last season. Volkov, in turn, accumulates two positive results in a row.

4) Manel Kape x Felipe 'Detona'

Manel kape He stands out in the UFC flyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Flyweight promise (up to 56,7kg.), Manel kape will not have the opponent initially scheduled for the UFC 293. Former Rizin champion, the Portuguese-Angolan would face Kai Kara France in a fight that could bring him closer to the top 5.

With his rival's injury, Kape agreed to the 'alternative rival'. Pupil of Chute Boxe – Diego Lima, Felipe dos Santos, or 'Lip Detona', took on the challenge of replacing Kara-France in the clash.

At the event, the Brazilian will make his debut in the company and, if he shocks the world, he will assume a prominent position in the top 10 of the division led by Alexandre pantoja.

5) Shane Young x Gabriel Miranda

Gabriel Fly is a Brazilian promise in the featherweight division of Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

About a year after his Ultimate debut, Gabriel Miranda, the 'Fly', is back. Overcome by Benoit Saint-Denis In his debut, the Brazilian will have another opportunity to score his first triumph in the company.

At the weekend, the Paraná native will face Shane Young and you will have the opportunity to 'sink' the opponent in the company. If they win, the Tupiniquim team will confirm the fourth stumble in a row in their rival's recent trajectory.