Sean Strickland has shocked the MMA world by defeating Israel Adesanya to become the new middleweight champion at UFC 293. Learn more about Strickland’s background, his record, and what his next move might be.
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| Sean Strickland has become the new middleweight champion at UFC 293, defeating Israel Adesanya in a stunning upset. |
| Strickland specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been training in MMA since the age of 14. |
| Despite facing challenges, including a serious motorcycle accident, Strickland has emerged as a top contender in the middleweight division. |
| With a record of 28 wins and 5 losses, Strickland has proven himself to be a formidable opponent. |
| Potential challengers for Strickland’s first title defense include Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis. |
Sean Strickland has made history by defeating Israel Adesanya to become the new middleweight champion at UFC 293. In a stunning upset, Strickland dropped Adesanya in the first round and secured a unanimous decision victory. This victory has catapulted Strickland into the spotlight, leaving fans and experts wondering who he is, what his record looks like, and what his next move will be.
Strickland, a native of California, specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been training in mixed martial arts since the age of 14. His troubled childhood and abusive household led him to turn to MMA as an outlet for his anger and hate. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a serious motorcycle accident in 2018 that required major knee surgery, Strickland has persevered and emerged as a top contender in the middleweight division .
With a record of 28 wins and 5 losses, including 11 wins by knockout and 4 wins by submission, Strickland has proven himself to be a formidable opponent. His victory over Adesanya has raised questions about who he may face in his first title defense. Adesanya himself will undoubtedly be seeking redemption and a chance to reclaim his belt. Another potential challenger is Dricus Du Plessis, who was previously in line to face Adesanya before negotiations fell through. Regardless of who Strickland’s next opponent may be, one thing is certain – the middleweight division has a new champion, and he is ready to make his mark.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sean Strickland and the world of UFC.
