UFC 293: Returning to Australia for the first time since 2019, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to headline UFC 293 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on September 9. Adesanya was defending his title against the determined challenger Sean Strickland. The result of the fight Sean Strickland secures a victory over Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). Let’s take a look at the responses from both the MMA and boxing communities.
MMA and Boxing Icons Reacts to UFC 293
One of the most surprising upsets of the year occurred at UFC 293, where Israel Adesanya lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland in the main event.
Adesanya’s loss drew the interest of both the MMA and boxing communities. Take a look at the responses from both worlds below.
Conor McGregor, Ryan Garcia, and Jan Blachowicz shared their reactions to the UFC 293 fight, which concluded with Sean Strickland becoming the new middleweight champion.
Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision (49-46 x3): Middleweight Title Changes Hands! Sean Strickland is crowned the new middleweight champion.
In retrospect, UFC 293 proved to be one of the most thrilling events in UFC history. Israel Adesanya’s loss of his championship belt to Sean Strickland was a major upset.
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The question now lingers as to whether Izzy will pursue a rematch with Sean or consider transitioning to a different weight class. Only time will reveal his path in the UFC.
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