UFC 293 Results: Sean Strickland dominates Israel Adesanya to become new Middleweight king

A stacked-up UFC 293 card promised sublime MMA action and it delivered on every front. From phenomenal finishing to immaculate groundwork, the show had everything for a typical fight enthusiast. With this event, UFC made a return to Sydney Australia after 6 years. However, to cause delirium the hometown hero Israel Adesanya was in action, headlining the event. So, what transpired at the mega show, let's find out.

3 things you need to know

• UFC 293 took place in Sydney Australia
• It was the first UFC event in Australia after 6 years
• The event was headlined by Israel Adesnaya vs Sean Strickland fight

Following a jaw-dropping KO at UFC 287 over his biggest rival, Alex Pereira, it was time for the Last Stylebender to initiate his second run as the Middleweight king. He was up against Sean Strickland. In the co-main, Tai Tuivasa had the daunting challenge of fending off the towering figure in the name of Alexander Volkov. Moreover, in the main event, some hard-hitting maneuvers were guaranteed by Manel Kape and FDS.

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UFC 293 card and results

• Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland: Sean Strickland def. Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
• Alexander Volkov def. Tai Tuivasa via second-round submission (Ezekiel choke)
• Manel Kape def. Felipe Dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Justin Tafa def. Austen Lane via first-round TKO (punches)
• Tyson Pedro def. Anton Turkalj via first-round TKO (punches)
• Carlos Ulberg def. Da Woon Jung via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
• Chepe Mariscal def. Jack Jenkins via second-round submission (verbal tap)
• John Makdessi def. Jamie Mullarkey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Nasrat Haqparast def. Landon Quinones via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Charlie Radtke def. Mike Diamond via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
• Gabriel Miranda def. Shane Young via first-round submission (neck crank)
• Kevin Jousset def. Kiefer Crosbie via first-round submission (rear-naked choke)

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What happened in the co-main and main event?

In the co-main, the heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Alexander Volkov squared off. From the onset, the 6 ft. 7, mountain of a man, pounced his authority over the heavyweight in front of him, and continued to land clean strikes over the heavyweight in front of him. Tuivasa showcased his endurance and tenacity but eventually had to give in the second round following an Ezekiel choke by Volkov.

In the main event, both Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya started at a cautious note however, Strickland made the roof blow by almost pulling off a KO/TKO victory over Adesanya in the first round. Strickland kept patience and kept landing heavy rights to ultimately win the match and become the new UFC Middleweight champion