Surging middleweight contender, Sean Strickland, sets a deadline for his highly anticipated matchup against current division champion, Israel Adesanya. Will the fight happen at UFC 293 in September?
Sean Strickland Sets Deadline for Fight Against Israel Adesanya
Surging middleweight contender, Sean Strickland, has issued a deadline for his highly anticipated matchup against current division champion, Israel Adesanya. Strickland recently secured a second-round TKO victory over Abusupiyan Magomedov, further solidifying his position as a top contender in the division. Adesanya, on the other hand, has yet to make his return to the Octagon since reclaiming the undisputed title with a stunning knockout win over Alex Pereira. While Adesanya has expressed interest in a grudge match with Dricus du Plessis, Strickland is calling for the promotion to finalize their fight by next week or risk losing the opportunity altogether.
In his recent tweet, Strickland stated, "Monday is my deadline for this fight (with Israel Adesanya) to happen and if it doesn’t then f*ck it, life is good. I won’t have to cancel my trip I had planned." Strickland expressed frustration with the promotion’s history of offering him fights on short notice and against tough opponents. Despite these challenges, Strickland has consistently delivered impressive performances, including his unanimous decision win over Nassourdine Imavov earlier this year.
The potential matchup between Strickland and Adesanya has generated significant buzz among MMA fans, who are eager to see two of the division’s top fighters go head-to-head. If the fight is confirmed, it is expected to take place at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia in September. However, with Strickland’s deadline looming, the promotion will need to act quickly to secure this highly anticipated bout.
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| Sean Strickland |
| Israel Adesanya |
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| Sean Strickland sets a deadline for his fight against Israel Adesanya |
| Strickland recently secured a second-round TKO victory over Abusupiyan Magomedov |
| Adesanya has yet to make his return to the Octagon since reclaiming the title |
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| Sean Strickland |
| Israel Adesanya |
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| MMA |
| Middleweight Division |
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