Completed MMA Bout

Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs

Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya via 5 Round Decision

Sean Strickland
Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya

Strickland
Decision
Round 5

Sean Strickland Israel Adesanya

"The Last Stylebender"

27-5-0   Pro Record At Fight   24-2-0
Climbed to 28-5   Record After Fight   Fell to 24-3
+470 (Heavy Underdog)   Betting Odds   -650 (Huge Favorite)
Challenger   Title   Champion
United States   Nationality   Nigeria
Las Vegas, Nevada   Fighting out of   Auckland, New Zealand
32 years, 6 months, 1 week, 6 days   Age at Fight   34 years, 1 month, 2 weeks, 4 days
184.9 lbs (83.9 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   184.8 lbs (83.8 kgs)
6'1" (185cm)   Height   6'4" (193cm)
76.0" (193cm)   Reach   80.0" (203cm)
Team Quest   Gym   City Kickboxing
UFC 293
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
  • Date: Saturday 09.09.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: Qudos Bank Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Laura Sanko, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
  • Adesanya Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Strickland Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Adesanya
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Adesanya vs. Strickland Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 5620  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Adesanya
90%
Strickland
10%

Event Discussion

AxaFin
AxaFin

09.12.2023 | 5:04 AM ET

Does Adesanya have the power to get respect from Strickland in a potential rematch?
Parlay Boss
Parlay Boss

09.12.2023 | 7:03 AM ET

This punch will live rent free in my head 😁

Dizzy Izzy 🤪





* Edited at 09.12.2023, 7:06 AM ET *

flying_frontkick
flying_frontkick

09.13.2023 | 8:54 AM ET




The Champion we need, DaSean Strickland. 

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