An exciting slew of matchups up and down the card, UFC 293 is set for this weekend in Sydney, Australia. For all of your UFC 293 betting needs, SBS has you covered with main event breakdowns and picks for Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland and the homecoming matchup of Tai Tuivasa against Alexander Volkov. In terms of your UFC 293 picks, the UFC Men’s Middleweight Championship matchup of Adesanya and Strickland presents an intriguing bout with the two-time champion looking to make a resounding statement in Sydney. Moreover, as noted above, Tuivasa will be making a homecoming return of sorts as he was born and grew up in Sydney. Volkov is recognized as a top-ten fighter in the UFC heavyweight rankings and is a former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion.
For this article, SBS will be going over each matchup, a predicted winner for each bout, and also some more notes about UFC 293 betting.
| UFC 293 Main Event Bouts | The Pick |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya (c) vs. Sean Strickland | Adesanya | -650 | -650 | -650 |
| Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov | Tuivasa | +181 | +181 | +181 |
Fighter Spotlight: Israel Adesanya
The current two-time UFC Middleweight Champion, Adesanya is one of the most talented fighters in all of the UFC. In terms of UFC 293 bets, the “Stylebender” is one of the strongest ones to wager as he has amassed a career record of 24-2. Coming off a KO win over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, the 34-year-old was able to win back the Middleweight Championship in a Performance of the Night victory. Known for his sensational kickboxing and Muay Thai style, Adesanya has won 16 of his professional fights by way of knockout. Moreover, after avenging his loss to Pereira, the champion has also never lost to another fighter in the UFC Middleweight division.
Fighter Spotlight: Sean Strickland
Another accomplished fighter, Stickland himself is coming off a Performance of the Night outing in a TKO win over Abusupiyan Magomedov in July of this year. Prior to that, he was able to knock off Nassourdine Imavov in a light heavyweight bout which ended in a unanimous decision win for Strickland. Indeed with a career mark of 27-5, with 11 knockout wins, the Californian is a solid fighter in the UFC middleweight ranks. Currently recognized as a top-five competitor in the weight class, the 32-year-old aka “Tarzan” will have his hands full with Adesanya, but he has faced championship foes before. In the past he has squared off with the likes of Alex Pereira and Kamaru Usman, albeit both in losing efforts.
Prediction: This bout should be a steady win for Adesanya as he looks to defend his crown and battle past Strickland.
Fighter Spotlight: Tai Tuivasa
A UFC heavyweight class mainstay, Tuivasa makes his return home in his bout at UFC 293. While he is coming off back-to-back losses against the likes of Segei Pavlovich (first-round KO) and Ciryl Gane (third-round KO), he still has the raw power to stop most in the promotion. A fighter that has won 13 of 14 career victories by way of knockout, the Australian is certainly one to not underestimate. He will look to get things back on track in Sydney and string together another streak of wins.
Fighter Spotlight: Alexander Volkov
Volkov is another tenured fighter and has a remarkable 36 wins in his pro-MMA career. With a career spanning back to 2009, the Russian fighter has won multiple titles in promotions from Bellator to M-1 Global. He made his UFC debut back in 2016 and has knocked off the likes of Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum, both Performance of the Night outings. Volkov is fresh off back-to-back first-round TKO wins and will be looking for the same in this slugfest against Tuivasa.
Prediction: This battle will be a blistering one as both fighters feature sensational knockout potential. Given the home-field advantage though, take Tuivasa to walk away from this fight as the victor.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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