Sean Strickland Dethrones Israel Adesanya in Huge Upset, Wins Middleweight Title
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September 10, 2023
Sydney, Australia - In a stunning upset, Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) in the main event of UFC 293 on Saturday night at Qudos Bank Arena.
Strickland, who was a significant underdog coming into the fight, put on a dominant performance. He controlled the octagon for much of the fight, outstriking Adesanya and taking him down several times.
In the third round, Strickland landed a devastating right hand that sent Adesanya crashing to the canvas. Adesanya was able to recover, but Strickland continued to press the attack and came close to finishing the fight on several occasions.
The victory marks a major upset in the middleweight division. Adesanya, who had been undefeated in the UFC for nearly six years, is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
With the win, Strickland becomes the new UFC middleweight champion. He will likely face Alex Pereira in his first title defense, who knocked out Adesanya earlier this year.
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