{"id":329049,"date":"2023-09-07T02:53:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T02:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=329049"},"modified":"2023-09-07T08:02:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T08:02:30","slug":"ufc-beefs-up-security-after-star-punches-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=329049","title":{"rendered":"UFC beefs up security after star punches fan"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFC<\/a> president Dana White called in more security for Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 293 in Sydney this weekend\ufeff after reports the headliner struck an overzealous fan in the lead up.<\/p>\n

Leading up to his title shot against Israel Adesanya<\/a> at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, Strickland was approached by an Adesanya fan at Bondi, resulting in the California native punching the fan in the stomach, according to a Fox Sports report.<\/p>\n

That news travelled to the promotion's president fast, with White telling reporters in Las Vegas, the company has now organised extra security to travel with the fighter.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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"Yes, we're prepared for it and yes we have people around him now," White said. "So, he won't be punching people in the stomach anymore \u2013 for fun or not for fun."\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Yet that didn't stop Strickland from posting to social media\ufeff days later, asking fans if they wanted to spar him at a public session.<\/p>\n

"UFC says I must do some open work outs tonight at 540," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "If you bring gloves I'll spar you! Just don't f—ing cut me! Lmao."<\/p>\n

And as expected some random fan brought down gloves and took to the stage to throw hands with a gloved up Strickland. It was all in good fun\ufeff as the UFC star popped the fan in the face a few times.<\/p>\n

UFC 293 will the mark the promotion's sixth visit to Sydney and the first since 2017.<\/p>\n

Here's everything you need to know:\ufeff<\/p>\n

Where and when is UFC 293?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This Sunday, \ufeffSeptember 10 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney.<\/p>\n

\"Israel<\/p>\n

UFC 293 start time<\/h2>\n

The early prelims start at 8.30am AEST, followed by prelims at 10am.<\/p>\n

The main event follows that from midday. The headline fights are likely to start some time after 2pm.<\/p>\n

Where can I watch UFC in Australia?<\/h2>\n

The main card is pay-per-view and can be purchased via UFC Fight Pass or Foxtel Main Event and Kayo.<\/p>\n

The prelims and early prelims can be watched on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland fight card<\/h2>\n

Main card<\/strong><\/p>\n

Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland<\/p>\n

Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov<\/p>\n

Manel Kape vs. Felipe dos Santos<\/p>\n

Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane<\/p>\n

Tyson Pedro vs.Anton Turkalj<\/p>\n

Prelims<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carlos Ulberg vs. Jung Da-un<\/p>\n

Jack Jenkins vs.Chepe Mariscal<\/p>\n

Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi<\/p>\n

Nasrat Haqparast vs. Landon Qui\u00f1ones<\/p>\n

Early prelims<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mike Mathethavs. Charlie Radtke<\/p>\n

Shane Young vs. Gabriel Miranda<\/p>\n

Kevin Jousset vs. Kiefer Crosbie<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Tale of The Tape:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Israel Adesanya:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place Of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria<\/p>\n

Age: 34<\/p>\n

Alias: 'The Last Stylebender'<\/p>\n

Record: 24-2<\/p>\n

Height: 6'4"<\/p>\n

Reach: 80''<\/p>\n

Sean Strickland:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place Of Birth: Anaheim, California, USA<\/p>\n

Age: 32<\/p>\n

Alias: Tarzan<\/p>\n

Record: 27-5<\/p>\n

Height: 6'1"<\/p>\n

Reach: 76"<\/p>\n

\"Israel<\/p>\n

Betting odds<\/h2>\n

Odds correct at time of publishing, 1pm Thursday September 7(TAB )<\/p>\n

Israel Adesanya $1.14 vs. Sean Strickland $5.75<\/p>\n

Tai Tuivasa $2.97 vs. Alexander Volkov $1.40<\/p>\n

Manel Kape $1.25 vs. Felipe dos Santos $4.00<\/p>\n

Justin Tafa $1.42 vs. Austen Lane $2.89<\/p>\n

Tyson Pedro $1.96 vs. Anton Turkalj $1.88\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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