“I think it’ll be harder,” Daniel Cormier reveals STUNNING conversation with Sean Strickland right after UFC 293 upsetting victory

Daniel Cormier reveals conversation with Sean Strickland after defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Talks about rematch and Cormier's take on it

“I think it’ll be harder,” Daniel Cormier reveals STUNNING conversation with Sean Strickland right after UFC 293 upsetting victory

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier speaks on Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland rematch( Image via Imago )

Following UFC 293’s jaw-dropping upset, Daniel Cormier graciously revealed a candid conversation he had with Sean Strickland. This provided intriguing insights into the new middleweight champion’s thoughts.

Sean Strickland‘s victory over Israel Adesanya, despite being the underdog, sent shockwaves through the MMA world. He immediately became a top contender for the year’s most surprising win. On his YouTube channel, Cormier shared the details of their post-fight exchange.

YouTube video

Cormier bumped into Strickland on a Sunday morning. Strickland, though confident in his skills, had emphasized before and after the fight that he anticipated a fierce battle. During their conversation, he confided in Cormier, revealing his astonishment and bewilderment during the bout. He acknowledged that Adesanya would be a formidable opponent in a rematch. “I think it’ll be harder,” Cormier quoted Strickland.

FS Video

Cormier inquired about Strickland’s thoughts in the octagon. He asked what was going through his mind when he was in there. Strickland’s response was straightforward. He said that he honestly could not believe what was happening. He struggled to comprehend the unfolding events, not just defeating Adesanya but doing so in a fashion that exceeded his expectations.

Expanding on his feelings, Strickland explained that he felt like he was in control. He could not fathom the dominance he was displaying. Nevertheless, he humbly added that in an anticipated rematch Adesanya will be a tougher challenge.

Related: “Reason for 90% of Izzy’s career losses” – Latest training video of Sean Strickland has fans crediting Alex Pereira for Israel Adesanya’s defeat at UFC 293

Daniel Cormier is against Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland’s rematch

Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 (Image via Imago)

Daniel Cormier expressed his reservations about the prospect of Israel Adesanya making a swift return to the octagon. He appears particularly cautious about the idea of Adesanya securing a championship rematch against Sean Strickland. Especially considering the decisive nature of Strickland’s recent victory. Cormier advocated for fresh faces and new challenges to be presented to Sean Strickland before considering another championship opportunity for Israel Adesanya.

Although Adesanya recently managed to reclaim the middleweight title, he subsequently lost it once again against Strickland at UFC 293. Following UFC 293, Dana White, the president of the UFC, voiced his desire to witness a rematch between Adesanya and Strickland. However, Daniel Cormier believed that this might not be the most prudent course of action.

Cormier said that he believes in words the division needs to move on a little bit. He underscored the potential of Dricus Du Plessis as a legitimate contender, especially considering that Du Plessis was initially slated to face Adesanya. Additionally, Cormier highlighted the possibility of Khamzat Chimaev entering the equation if he secured a decisive victory over Paulo Costa.

In case you missed it!