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Sean Strickland executed a stunning upset on Saturday, claiming victory over Israel Adesanya to seize the middleweight championship in Sydney, Australia.
The 32-year-old fighter masterfully blended relentless forward pressure with impeccable defensive skills and precise striking at UFC 293.
In a unanimous decision, the American outclassed Adesanya, with all three judges scoring the bout 49-46 in Strickland's favor.
In a jaw-dropping display of skill, Strickland dropped the Nigerian-New Zealander with a perfectly executed right cross as early as the first round. The punch sent Adesanya tumbling to the canvas, desperately seeking a way to finish the fight.
Despite Strickland's relentless assault, the knockout blow eluded him, and Adesanya managed to hang on until the round's conclusion.
Throughout the following rounds, Strickland maintained a slight edge over Adesanya in what proved to be a closely contested battle. After the result was confirmed, Adesanya sportingly congratulated his emotional conqueror.
Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland FULL FIGHT UFC293 🔥🔥🔥 What a upset... pic.twitter.com/2BURY481Ni
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