Toba Owojaiye reporting
In a surprising turn of events at UFC 293 in Los Angeles, Sean Strickland defied expectations and secured a unanimous victory over Israel Adesanya, thereby claiming the middleweight championship.
This unexpected outcome serves as yet another testament to the unpredictable nature of UFC bouts. Although Adesanya was widely anticipated to dominate the fight, the first round proved to be a wake-up call for him.
Strickland not only held his own throughout the round but also caught everyone’s attention when he skillfully landed a clean right-hand punch that sent Adesanya to the canvas. This stunning victory by Strickland underscores the enduring truth that anything can happen inside the UFC Octagon.