“Gonna pay for some of the things he’s gonna say,” Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t see UFC 293 ending well for Sean Strickland against Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya is set to fight Sean Strickland at UFC 293 and Alexander Volkanovski made his predictions on the fight.


“Gonna pay for some of the things he’s gonna say,” Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t see UFC 293 ending well for Sean Strickland against Israel Adesanya

Alexander Volkanovski speaks on Sean Strickland facing Israel Adesanya for UFC 293 (Image via Imago)

UFC 293 is set to light up Sydney, Australia, with Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland headlining the event. The middleweight title is on the line, and Adesanya enters the fight week as a strong favorite. Alexander Volkanovski emphasized that Strickland will undoubtedly attempt to rattle Izzy with his words.

But Volkanovski firmly believes that Adesanya will respond by showcasing his dominance. From a stylistic standpoint, Volk judged that this matchup heavily favors Adesanya and Strickland may very well find himself paying a steep price for his outspokenness. “I think Sean Strickland is gonna definitely pay for some of the things he’s gonna say… I feel like he’s definitely gonna get hurt,” Volkanovski concluded.

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Sean Strickland, known for his controversial comments and unconventional fighting style, has made headlines with his startling admissions. Those included his willingness to take a life in the octagon. While his unique approach entertains fans, Alexander Volkanovski believes that Strickland’s verbal game could prove costly against Adesanya. ‘The Last Stylebender,’ has not minced words. Adesanya has vowed to silence Strickland by breaking his jaw if necessary.

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Volkanovski concurred with Adesanya’s strategy and offered a clear prediction for the UFC 293 main event. He is delighted that this fight came together. The 34-year-old said it is fantastic to see champions like Izzy and himself defend their belts on home turf in Australia. He expressed that the last-minute change with Sean Strickland stepping in posed some challenges. Strickland is renowned for his trash talk and it’s bound to add an intriguing element to the fight.

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Israel Adesanya speaks on fighting Sean Strickland at UFC 293

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Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is determined to knock out Sean Strickland at UFC 293 (Image via Imago)

Israel Adesanya is gearing up for the highly anticipated clash against Sean Strickland at UFC 293. He is eager to face off and send him into the shadows. This bout marks Adesanya’s first defense of his second middleweight championship reign. And he is determined to make a strong statement.

’The Last Stylebender’ hasn’t held back in his assessment of Strickland, dubbing him an idiot. However, the prospect of defeating Strickland on fight night brought a sense of immense satisfaction to Adesanya.

In a recent conversation with Aaron Bronsteter, Adesanya revealed his commitment to putting on a spectacular performance at UFC 293. He explained why a victory over Strickland would hold a special place for him. Winning against Strickland would be particularly gratifying for him as he has a strong dislike for idiots and bullies, Adesanya explained.

He said that Strickland is aware that he is going to lose, yet he insists on portraying himself as a tough guy. Adesanya said that Sean does not have to show him respect or bow down, but some of the things he is saying and the way he questions Adesanya’s character were something the UFC champion did not appreciate.

In essence, Adesanya has fervently prepared to showcase his prowess in the octagon against Strickland. He has aimed to silence his opponent’s provocations and underline the significance of actions over words. The fight will take place this weekend at the Qudos Bank Arena in Australia.

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