UFC 293: A backup fighter has been announced for the Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland bout at UFC 293, promising an exciting showdown. Adesanya, the current middleweight champion, is defending his title against challenger Sean Strickland, making this UFC event highly significant. Let’s explore the specifics.
UFC 293’s Backup Fighter Is Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier is a backup fighter who is currently ranked third in the UFC middleweight rankings and is based in Sydney, Australia. He’s scheduled to weigh in as the designated backup combatant for the main event of UFC 293, which features Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
This means Cannonier stands ready to step into the octagon should the need arise, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the event in case Adesanya or Strickland encounters any unforeseen circumstances that prevent them from competing.
UFC 293, headlined by the Adesanya vs. Strickland showdown, is set for September 10, 2023, and is taking place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The preliminary bouts are scheduled to air at 8 PM Eastern Time, and you can catch them on both ESPN+ and ESPN.
As for the main event, it will kick off at 10 PM Eastern Time and will be exclusively available for streaming on ESPN+ with a separate pay-per-view purchase. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can access all UFC-related content, including the main event, through the UFC Fight Pass app.
With Jared Cannonier serving as the designated backup fighter for the evening, the anticipation for this event is at an all-time high. As Israel Adesanya defends his title against Sean Strickland, fans can expect a truly thrilling night of MMA action.
The upcoming Adesanya vs. Strickland fight is anticipated to be an exceptional event that MMA enthusiasts will eagerly tune in to, whether they’re attending in person or watching on television.
MAINCARD:
- Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov
- Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane
- Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj
- Viviane Araujo vs. Jennifer Maia
UNDERCARD:
- Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Un Jung
- Blood Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke
- Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi
- Jack Jenkins vs. Chepe Mariscal
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