UFC enthusiasts were left in utter disbelief as Sydney, Australia bore witness to Israel Adesanya’s shocking defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland.
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The 32-year-old American fighter exhibited unwavering determination throughout the five grueling rounds against the Nigerian-born New Zealander, Israel Adesanya. The judges, presiding over the bout on Sunday, September 10, 2023, unanimously scored the contest 49-46 in favor of Sean Strickland.
Strickland opened the first round with impressive flair, delivering a devastating punch that sent Adesanya sprawling to the canvas, a moment that seemed poised for a potential knockout. Yet, Strickland fell short of sealing the deal, as Adesanya managed to endure until the round’s conclusion.
The subsequent four rounds saw Strickland maintain his dominance over the renowned “Stylebender,” leaving no room for respite.
In the aftermath of the fight, Adesanya took to his official X account, formerly known as Twitter, to express his feelings, stating, “Losing is something I despise, but cherishing life is what I relish. What an extraordinary journey!!”
