Sean Strickland Becomes The New UFC Middleweight Champion
1 year agoSean Strickland defied the odds at UFC 293 by scoring one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC history. Strickland maintained relentless pressure and even managed to knock down the former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, in the first round. With that impressive performance, Strickland won the fight via unanimous decision and earned a championship belt. In 25 minutes of action, Strickland landed 137 significant strikes, compared to Adesanya who landed 94. It remains to be seen as to what happens next for the pair, with UFC president Dana White admitting he would be in favor of a rematch.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC