UFC 293 Results: Adesanya vs. Strickland

Sean Strickland upset Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight championship at UFC 293 in Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena. The event took place on September 10, 2023, locally, corresponding to the September 9 U.S. broadcast date, and featured twelve bouts with a strong Australian and New Zealand presence.

Strickland takes control of the championship fight

Strickland won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the contest 49–46. He hurt Adesanya late in the first round and maintained forward pressure through the remainder of the fight. His compact defense and repeated straight punches made it difficult for the champion to establish his usual rhythm.

This was not a title change caused by one isolated exchange. Strickland sustained his approach across five rounds, turning a matchup many expected Adesanya to win into a clear decision on the official scorecards. The result ended Adesanya’s second middleweight championship reign.

Volkov’s unusual finish and a lively flyweight bout

Alexander Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa with an Ezekiel choke at 4:37 of round two. That uncommon finish capped the co-main event and added another stoppage victory to Volkov’s heavyweight record.

Manel Kape defeated UFC newcomer Felipe dos Santos by unanimous decision in an energetic flyweight contest. Justin Tafa and Tyson Pedro each finished their opponents in the first round, giving the crowd quick victories before the championship matchup. Tafa’s win over Austen Lane also settled a rematch following their earlier no contest.

The undercard’s contrasting endings

Carlos Ulberg submitted Da Woon Jung late in round three. Chepe Mariscal defeated Jack Jenkins after an arm injury ended their second round, while Jamie Mullarkey and Nasrat Haqparast earned decision wins.

Charlie Radtke won on the scorecards, and Gabriel Miranda and Kevin Jousset recorded first-round submissions. UFC 293 combined rapid finishes, extended decisions and an injury stoppage before Strickland delivered the night’s defining upset. The results below cover the complete card rather than only its main attractions.

Complete UFC 293 results

• Sean Strickland def. Israel Adesanya — Unanimous decision, R5, 5:00.
• Alexander Volkov def. Tai Tuivasa — Submission (Ezekiel choke), R2, 4:37.
• Manel Kape def. Felipe dos Santos — Unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Justin Tafa def. Austen Lane — KO (punches), R1, 1:22.
• Tyson Pedro def. Anton Turkalj — KO (punches), R1, 2:12.
• Carlos Ulberg def. Da Woon Jung — Submission (rear-naked choke), R3, 4:49.
• Chepe Mariscal def. Jack Jenkins — TKO (arm injury), R2, 3:19.
• Jamie Mullarkey def. John Makdessi — Unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Nasrat Haqparast def. Landon Quiñones — Unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Charlie Radtke def. Blood Diamond — Unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Gabriel Miranda def. Shane Young — Technical submission (rear-naked choke), R1, 0:59.
• Kevin Jousset def. Kiefer Crosbie — Submission (rear-naked choke), R1, 4:49.

Sources

UFC 293 official results; UFC 293 official judges' scorecards; Event results record.

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