Sean Strickland Stuns Israel Adesanya to Win Middleweight Title at UFC 293
- Sean Strickland pulled off a massive upset by defeating Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision to win the UFC middleweight championship at UFC 293 in Sydney.
- Strickland implemented an effective defensive strategy and counterpunching approach to control the fight's pace and outpoint Adesanya.
- In the co-main event, Alexander Volkov submitted Tai Tuivasa with a rare Ezekiel choke in a heavyweight battle.
- Adesanya struggled to find openings against Strickland and did not look his usual dominant self, leading to speculation about decline.
- With the shocking victory, questions surround Strickland's first title defense as champion and whether Adesanya will get an immediate rematch.