UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
Australia
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Nigeria
Russia
R2, 4:37
Portugal
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 1:22
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:12
Sweden
Prelims • Final
New Zealand
R3, 4:49
South Korea
R2, 3:19
R3, 5:00
Canada
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Zimbabwe
R1, 0:59
France
R1, 4:49
Ireland
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Manel Kape and late-notice debutant Felipe dos Santos each collected $50,000 for their high-paced, thrilling three-round flyweight war.
Performance of the Night: Sean Strickland ($50,000) for pulling off one of the greatest upsets in promotional history to capture the UFC Middleweight Championship from Israel Adesanya.
Performance of the Night: Justin Tafa ($50,000) for his thunderous 82-second first-round knockout over Austen Lane before his hometown Australian fans.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $1,532,000 | |
| LOSS | $1,000,000 | — | — | $2,742,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $100,000 | — | $315,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $136,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $156,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $136,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $58,000 | — | — | $79,000 | |
| WIN | $52,000 | $52,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $32,500 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $14,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Purses reflect standard international event disclosed contract figures, promotional compliance guidelines, and pay-per-view revenue shares for main event title competitors. Shane Young weighed in at 149.75 lbs (3.75 lbs over the non-title featherweight limit) and surrendered 30% of his fight purse to opponent Gabriel Miranda. Official $50,000 post-fight bonus awards are included in the totals for Sean Strickland, Justin Tafa, Manel Kape, and Felipe dos Santos.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 293
Sean Strickland authored one of the greatest upsets in modern mixed martial arts history, defeating Israel Adesanya as a +475 betting underdog to become the UFC Middleweight Champion.
Alexander Volkov pulled off a rare submission inside the Octagon, tapping out Tai Tuivasa with an Ezekiel choke from top mount at 4:37 of Round 2.
Laura Sanko became the first female color commentator in modern UFC history to call a numbered pay-per-view event from cageside, joining Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier.
UFC 293 set the all-time attendance and revenue benchmark for the promotion in Sydney, generating an official $6.86 million gate (AUD 10.74M) before 18,168 fans at Qudos Bank Arena.
Sean Strickland became only the second fighter in UFC history to score an official knockdown against Israel Adesanya, staggering the champion with a devastating right hand in the opening frame.
Strickland’s signature Philly Shell defense held Israel Adesanya to just 22 significant head strikes over 25 minutes, the lowest head strike connection rate of Adesanya’s championship career.
Manel Kape (112) and late-replacement debutant Felipe dos Santos (99) combined for 211 significant strikes and 496 total attempts, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
Gabriel Miranda secured the fastest finish on the card, needing just 59 seconds to submit Shane Young via technical rear-naked choke in their catchweight matchup.
Heavyweight powerhouse Justin Tafa sent the Sydney crowd into a frenzy with an 82-second finish of Austen Lane, earning his second career Performance of the Night bonus.
Carlos Ulberg extended his win streak to five consecutive bouts with a third-round submission over Da Woon Jung, marking the longest active streak in the 205-pound division.
Nasrat Haqparast set a career high by landing 171 significant strikes out of 277 attempts across three rounds in his dominant decision sweep of Landon Quiñones.
Auckland’s City Kickboxing gym tied a modern promotional record by fielding six fighters on a single event roster (Adesanya, Ulberg, Mullarkey, Young, Jousset, and Diamond).
When and where did UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland take place?
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland took place on Sunday, September 10, 2023 (local time in Australia) / Saturday, September 9, 2023 (in North America), at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Who won the main event between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland?
Sean Strickland pulled off a monumental upset, defeating Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) to capture the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship.
What were the betting odds for Sean Strickland vs. Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya closed as a massive -650 favorite, while Sean Strickland entered the Octagon as a steep +475 betting underdog, making it one of the largest title upsets in promotional history.
How did Alexander Volkov defeat Tai Tuivasa in the co-main event?
Alexander Volkov battered Tai Tuivasa on the feet and on the ground before locking in a rare Ezekiel choke submission from top position at 4:37 of Round 2.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 293?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance checks: Manel Kape vs. Felipe dos Santos took home Fight of the Night, while newly crowned champion Sean Strickland and heavyweight Justin Tafa captured Performance of the Night awards.
What milestone did Laura Sanko achieve at UFC 293?
Laura Sanko made promotional history by becoming the first female color commentator to call a marquee numbered UFC Pay-Per-View event in the modern Zuffa/Endeavor era.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 293?
UFC 293 drew a sellout crowd of 18,168 spectators at Qudos Bank Arena, producing a record live gate of $6,860,000 USD (AUD 10.74 million).
How fast was Justin Tafa’s knockout of Austen Lane?
Justin Tafa stopped Austen Lane with a devastating left hand and follow-up punches in just 1:22 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
Who won the featured flyweight bout between Manel Kape and Felipe dos Santos?
Manel Kape won a thrilling unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) over promotional newcomer Felipe dos Santos, who stepped in on short notice after Kai Kara-France withdrew.
How did Carlos Ulberg defeat Da Woon Jung?
Carlos Ulberg dropped Da Woon Jung in the closing moments of the fight and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 4:49 of Round 3.
Did Shane Young miss weight for his fight against Gabriel Miranda?
Yes. Shane Young weighed in at 149.75 pounds, missing the featherweight non-title limit by 3.75 pounds. He was fined 30% of his purse and was subsequently submitted by Miranda in 59 seconds.
What caused the stoppage in the Chepe Mariscal vs. Jack Jenkins bout?
Chepe Mariscal was awarded a TKO victory at 3:19 of Round 2 after Jack Jenkins suffered a severe dislocated elbow while defending a takedown against the fence.
How did Tyson Pedro defeat Anton Turkalj?
Sydney fan-favorite Tyson Pedro landed a blistering right hand that knocked Anton Turkalj out cold at 2:12 of Round 1.
Who called the broadcast for UFC 293?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play caller Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How was UFC 293 broadcast in the United States?
The early prelims streamed on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, the preliminary card was telecast on ESPNEWS and streamed on ESPN+, and the main card aired live exclusively via ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.
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