2023-09-10 05:49:21
Sean Strickland created a sensation at UFC 293 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia. The American MMA fighter defeated -84kg champion Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision in the fight for the belt. At 32, he is the new middleweight champion.
Thunderbolt in the UFC. Israel Adesanya is no longer the middleweight king. The Nigerian who won back his belt in April once morest Alex Pereira following a stunning knockout fell on Sunday at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (Australia). At the UFC 293 event, he was defeated by Sean Strickland. The 32-year-old American won by unanimous decision following five rounds. The one who was an outsider defied the predictions but clearly did not steal his victory.
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Adesanya on the ground in the 1st round
In the first round, he managed to bring Adesanaya to the ground. An authentic feat. In great difficulty at the start of the fight, the champion suffered the blows from Strickland but fought back from the 2nd round which he dominated. Except that the American was stronger this Saturday. And the last three rounds are to his advantage.
Strickland: “When I heard you whistle at me, it motivated me”
“I’m dreaming,” he asks in the cage. “I’m not used to crying but now, I really have to keep things in months because it’s difficult. This is the first times I have no words.” And to address the Australian public, behind the Nigerian during the fight: “You guys motivated me! When I heard you whistle at me, it motivated me.”
With this triumph, Sean Strickland reached the peak of his career on the evening of his 15 victory in the UFC (5 defeats). Another setback for Israel Adesanya who concedes his 3rd defeat and loses his belt for the 2nd time in his career.
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