Ian Machado Garry questions Sean Strickland’s win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Machado Garry believes Adesanya lost the fight more than Strickland won it. Read more about his analysis and share your thoughts.
| Ian Machado Garry Questions Sean Strickland’s Win over Israel Adesanya |
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| Sean Strickland’s victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 has sparked debate. Rising star Ian Machado Garry believes that Adesanya lost the fight more than Strickland won it. He argues that Adesanya’s fear of losing affected his performance, allowing Strickland’s awkwardness and constant pressure to be successful. Machado Garry questions what Strickland did that was truly elite, as his game plan primarily relied on jabs and punches. Share your thoughts on this analysis in the comments. |
Last weekend, Sean Strickland pulled off a surprising victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, capturing the UFC middleweight championship. While many praised Strickland for his performance, rising star Ian Machado Garry has a different perspective.
According to Machado Garry, Adesanya lost the fight more than Strickland won it. He believes that Adesanya’s fear of losing affected his efficiency, output, and shot selection. This allowed Strickland’s awkwardness and constant pressure to be successful.
Machado Garry argues that if the fight were to be run back, Strickland wouldn’t come out on top again. However, he acknowledges that Strickland achieved his dream and respects his accomplishment.
When analyzing the fight, Machado Garry questions what Strickland did that was truly elite. He points out that Strickland primarily relied on jabs and punches, with minimal involvement of wrestling or kicks.
Do you agree with Ian Machado Garry’s assessment of the fight? Share your thoughts in the comments!
This article originally appeared on BJPENN.COM.
