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UFC Israel Adesanya

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Israel Adesanya of New Zealand (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa ... [+] LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Israel Adesanya, one of the most magnetic champions in combat sports, is in action on Saturday, Sept. 9, in the main event of UFC 293.

Adesanya will defend the UFC middleweight championship against outspoken American challenger Sean Strickland. The Nigerian-born Adesanya will be in his second home, New Zealand, for the bout, with the event taking place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.

Another hometown favorite, Tai Tuivasa, will clash with perennial heavyweight title contender Alexander Volkov in the co-main event. Here are the complete date, time, and viewership details.

Here’s a look at the complete card.

Adesanya is coming off one of the defining wins of his combat sports career. The Stylebender avenged a loss in mixed martial arts and two defeats in kickboxing when he scored a KO victory over Alex Pereira in April 2023 at UFC 287.

Adesanya regained his 185-pound title with the victory, but five months later, he will be defending his belt against Strickland. Riding a two-fight win streak, Strickland still comes into the fight as a +460 underdog, the biggest on the card, per CBS Sports.

UFC 199: Strickland v Breese

INGLEWOOD, CA - JUNE 04: Sean Strickland celebrates after defeating Tom Breese of England by split ... [+] decision in their welterweight bout during the UFC 199 event at The Forum on June 4, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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This fight with Strickland comes ahead of what could be an even bigger bout against bitter rival Dricus Du Plessis.

Adesanya will have to be sure not to look past Strickland as he undoubtedly has to have DDP in the back of his mind, considering the bitter trash talk the two have engaged in with each other.

Strickland will likely be looking to expose any crack to avoid being picked apart by Adesanya. Expect the Arena to be on fire all night, with several local fighters competing throughout all three legs of the card.

Stay tuned for a full event breakdown focusing on Adesanya-Strickland after the show.