The UFC takes flight to the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia this week for a twelve-bout Pay-Per-View card.

In the main event, Israel Adesanya looks to defend his belt against the always-ready Sean Strickland, while Alexander Volkov squares off with fan favorite Tai Tuivasa in the co-main.

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Main Card

Israel Adesanya (24-2) vs. Sean Strickland (27-5) (MW Championship)

I respect Sean Strickland for stepping up here, but this looks like Izzy’s show. Adesanya cemented his title reign with a knockout over rival Alex Pereira in his last outing, once again showcasing his highlight-reel striking. Strickland picked up a TKO win over Abus Magomedov in his last outing, showing his pace and pressure are still strong weapons in his arsenal. However, I think Adesanya’s reach and timing will control this fight and find Strickland’s chin in the pocket, though I must say I am hoping for Strickland to surprise the fans with a dog fight.

My Pick: Israel Adesanya via Knockout

Tai Tuivasa (15-5) vs. Alexander Volkov (36-10) (HW)

My Pick: Alexander Volkov via Decision

Manel Kape (18-6) vs. Felipe Dos Santos (7-0) (FLW)

My Pick: Manel Kape via Knockout

Justin Tafa (6-3) vs. Austen Lane (12-3) (HW)

My Pick: Justin Tafa via Knockout

Tyson Pedro (9-4) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-2) (LHW)

My Pick: Anton Turkalj via Decision

Prelims

Carlos Ulberg (8-1) vs. Da Un Jung (15-4-1) (LHW)

My Pick: Carlos Ulberg via Knockout

Jack Jenkins (12-2) vs. Chepe Mariscal (14-6) (FTW)

My Pick: Jack Jenkins via Knockout

Jamie Mullarkey (16-6) vs. John Makdessi (18-8) (LW)

My Pick: John Makdessi via Knockout

Nasrat Haqparast (14-5) vs. Landon Quiñones (7-1-1) (LW)

My Pick: Nasrat Haqparast via Knockout

Blood Diamond (3-2) vs. Charlie Radtke (7-3) (WW)

My Pick: Blood Diamond via Decision

Shane Young (13-7) vs. Gabriel Miranda (16-6) (FTW)

My Pick: Shane Young via Knockout

Kevin Jousset (8-2) vs. Kiefer Crosbie (10-3) (WW)

My Pick: Kevin Jousset via Decision

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