Three major UFC events will be scheduled in Sydney's calendar over the next four years. The move is expected to bolster the NSW economy by tens of millions of dollars, with the first event slated for September 10. 9News MORE:
Volkanovski and Whittaker will fight at UFC 290 on July 9, with the Wollongong star to defend his belt against Yair Rodriguez, and Whittaker to fight South African Dricus du Plessis in a middleweight title eliminator.
Israel Adesanya of Nigeria kicks Robert Whittaker of Australia in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 If Volkanovski retains his title he will then likely chase a rematch with UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, following his controversial defeat at UFC 284. That clash is more than likely to take place in Abu Dhabi in October after Makhachev travelled Down Under earlier this year.
UFC president Dana White gave indications last month the winner of Whittaker and Du Plessis in July will face middleweight champ Israel Adesanya in Sydney in September.If Whittaker qualifies, he will face Adesanya for the third time, with the Kiwi successful in their previous two bouts. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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