‘Underdog’ Strickland was crowned the new UFC champion | Hypebeast.KR

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‘Underdog’ Strickland was crowned the new UFC champion | Hypebeast.KR

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On the 10th, ‘Underdog’ Strickland defeated the strong champion Adesanya. UFC Became a champion. He won a unanimous decision in the middleweight title match of the main event of ‘UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland’ at Kudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Originally, Adesanya was scheduled to face No. 1 ranked player Driquis du Plessis. However, Driquis gave up the challenge due to injury, and Strickland, ranked 5th, was given the opportunity.

Strickland launched a personal attack on Adesanya after the fight was confirmed. Adesanya also declared that he would not lose and would KO him. However, contrary to expectations, Strickland took control of the game. He fought closely from the start and landed a right hand punch to his face at the end of the first round. Strickland rained down blows on Adesanya, who was staggering. After the end of the first round, the number of hits to the head of Strickland was 27.

Adesanya succeeded in defending Strickland again from the second to third rounds. Adesanya, who extended jabs, straight shots, and leg kicks from a distance, left many effective hits, but Strickland did not give in and left a sharp punch through Adesanya’s defense.

By the fourth round, the lead was Strickland’s again. Adesanya had no choice but to fall back and avoid the pressure, while Strickland continued to throw front kicks and punches. Adesanya, who thought he was behind by points, also continued his aggressive attacks, but Streenland, who blocked Adesanya’s surprise kick, appeared to be embarrassed as he continued to attack with increasingly stronger attacks with the end of the fifth round remaining.

After the 5th round, all three judges gave Strickland the highest score, 49-46. Strickland ran with both hands up as soon as the final buzzer sounded. With this victory, Strickland recorded a career record of 28 wins and 5 losses. Adesanya, who engaged in psychological warfare before the match, hugged Strickland and then raised his hand to congratulate him on his victory.

Adesanya, who had exchanged harsh words with each other before the match, also hugged Strickland and then raised his hand and admitted defeat. Adesanya lost again five months after defending his championship.

When the host asked about his thoughts after the game ended, Strickland could not hide his joy, saying, “I feel like I’m dreaming.” His interview, in which he did not forget to thank his fans, can be found in the quote below.