Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland is an MMA matchup organized and produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It is the main event and will be headlining UFC 293 PPV.
Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland UFC Head-to-Head-Record
Israel Adesanya is set to face Sean Strickland for the first time in the main event for UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland. The event will take place on September 9, 2023, at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia.
Israel Adesanya is coming off a historical win against former champion Alex Pereira, who has been Adesanya’s arch-rival at UFC 287. ‘Izzy’ knocked out Pereira at 4:21 in the second round on April 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, United States. It was their rematch after losing the UFC middleweight championship to ‘Poatan’ in their previous matchup at UFC 281 in New York, United States.
Sean Strickland is coming off a win against Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC Fight Night: Stricklan vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023. Strickland TKO’d Magomedov at 4:20 in the second round in Las Vegas, United States.
Adesanya is currently the UFC middleweight champion, whereas Strickland is the No.5 ranked contender in the same division.
Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland Stats
| Stats | Israel Adesanya | Sean Strickland |
| MMA Record | 24-2-0 | 27-5-0 |
| UFC Ranking(middleweight) | Champion | #5 |
| Last fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Nigeria | United States |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 184.50 lbs | 197 lbs |
| Reach | 80 in | 76 in |
| Leg reach | 44.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Striking accuracy | 50% | 41% |
| Takedown accuracy | 14% | 64% |
| Takedown defense | 77% | 84% |
| Win streak (active) | 1 | 2 |
| MMA debut | 2012 | 2008 |
| Odds | -455 | +350 |
Israel Adesanya’s Record
| 26 matches | 24 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
Sean Strickland’s Record
| 32 matches | 27 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 3 |
Sean Strickland’s Last Fight
Sean Strickland had his last fight against Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023, in Las Vegas, United States. Strickland won the fight via TKOing Magomedov in the second round and earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
*Last updated on September 4, 2023.
FAQs
Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland will take place on September 9, 2023, at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia.
The main card for UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland, is scheduled for 10 pm ET.
Sean Strickland had his last fight against Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023, in Las Vegas, United States. Strickland won the fight via TKOing Magomedov in the second round and earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
Israel Adesanya is coming off a historical win against former champion Alex Pereira, who has been Adesanya’s arch-rival at UFC 287. ‘Izzy’ knocked out Pereira at 4:21 in the second round on April 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, United States.
