Sean Strickland pulled off a dazzling unglued about Israel Adesanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion in the main event of UFC 293, which occurred on Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Strickland won an unanimous decision with every one of the three adjudicators scoring the fight 49-46 in support of himself.
The fight was a strained and strategic issue, with the two fighters recognizing each other’s abilities and power. Strickland, who stepped in as a late substitution for the harmed Dricus du Plessis, utilized his jab and low kicks to keep Adesanya under control, while Adesanya attempted to track down openings with his kicks and counters.
Strickland scored the principal critical strike of the fight in the initial round, when he dropped Adesanya with a right hand. He followed up with some ground-and-pound, yet Adesanya made due and returned to his feet. The remainder of the round was genuinely even, with the two fighters landing a few shots.
The second round was business as usual, with Strickland maintaining his pressure and Adesanya searching for points. Strickland landed a decisive left snare that shook Adesanya, yet the champion recovered rapidly. Adesanya had some accomplishment with his body kicks and right hand, however Strickland ingested them well.
The third round was apparently the nearest of the fight, with the two fighters exchanging blows the focal point of the octagon. Adesanya appeared to track down his mood and confidence, as he began to insult and talk to Strickland. Strickland answered with some trash talk of his own, as he continued to land his jab and low kicks.
The fourth round was where Strickland began to pull away, as he expanded his output and exactness. He landed a few combinations that snapped Adesanya’s head back, while staying away from the vast majority of Adesanya’s counters. He likewise blended in some takedown endeavors, yet Adesanya safeguarded them well.
The fifth and last round was a presentation of heart and assurance from the two fighters, as they did the best that they can with it as of now. Strickland maintained his speed and tension, while Adesanya attempted to mobilize for certain garish strikes. Nonetheless, it was short of what was needed for Adesanya, as Strickland had done what’s needed to get the triumph and the belt.
Strickland worked on his record to 28-5 and stretched out his series of wins to seven fights. He additionally turned into the primary fighter to overcome Adesanya in MMA since Alex Pereira in 2017. Adesanya experienced his third misfortune in MMA and dropped his record to 24-3. He likewise lost his middleweight title after two fruitful safeguards.
In the co-main event, Alexander Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa in the second round of their heavyweight bout. Volkov utilized his scope and striking abilities to maintain Tuivasa at separation, while Tuivasa attempted to close the hole with his power punches and leg kicks. In the second round, Volkov got Tuivasa with a knee that hurt him, and then secured in a rear-naked choke that constrained Tuivasa to tap out.
Other main card results included Manel Kape overcoming Felipe dos Santos by unanimous decision in a flyweight bout that procured them both Fight of the Night respects; Justin Tafa taking out Austen Lane in the primary round of their heavyweight bout; and Tyson Pedro taking out Anton Turkalj in the principal round of their light heavyweight bout.
The preliminary card highlighted a few prominent exhibitions from Carlos Ulberg, who took out Kennedy Nzechukwu in the main round of their light heavyweight bout; Chepe Mariscal, who submitted Lando Vannata in the second round of their lightweight bout; Jamie Mullarkey, who took out Devonte Smith in the principal round of their lightweight bout; Nasrat Haqparast, who took out Brad Riddell in the second round of their lightweight bout; Charlie Radtke, who submitted Kai Kara-France in the third round of their flyweight bout; Gabriel Miranda, who submitted Jake Matthews in the primary round of their welterweight bout; Kevin Jousset, who took out Ben Nguyen in the second round of their flyweight bout; and Israel Mobolaji, who submitted Joshua Culibao in the main round of their featherweight bout.
UFC 293 denoted the arrival of UFC events to Sydney following four years. The event drew a sold-out crowd of 18,000 fans, who saw a few energizing fights and stunning outcomes. The event likewise created a controversy due to Strickland’s chauvinist and sexist comments during a pre-fight press conference, which drew analysis from fans and legislators the same.
