“Sh*t was not fair” – Sean Strickland imitating Floyd Mayweather’s PRIME defense against Israel Adesanya has fans going wild

Sean Strickland recently defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 and fans reacted to Strickland's unusual style, comparing it to Floyd Mayweather.

“Sh*t was not fair” – Sean Strickland imitating Floyd Mayweather’s PRIME defense against Israel Adesanya has fans going wild

Fans compare Sean Strickland's style to that of Floyd Mayweather (Image via Imago)

In a jaw-dropping upset at UFC 293, Sean Strickland clinched the middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya. The electrifying showdown unfolded within the confines of Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, leaving spectators in awe of Strickland’s remarkable performance.

Adesanya, who was the big shot in the division, has found himself on a tumultuous ride of late. He surrendered the championship to Alex Pereira in November, swiftly reclaiming it in an April rematch, only to see it slip through his fingers once again against Strickland.

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This bewildering turn of events marked a perplexing twist in Adesanya’s career, with two losses in his past three fights. Despite Adesanya’s enduring star power, UFC President Dana White expressed his eagerness for a rematch. Yet, the middleweight landscape teems with worthy challengers. Dricus Du Plessis presents a compelling case. Du Plessis vs. Adesanya was the initial fight for UFC 293.

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But Strickland replaced Du Plessis due to an injury. Jared Cannonier, the standby fighter at UFC 293, also remains a formidable contender. Throughout the intense battle, Sean Strickland showcased an unyielding approach, consistently pressuring Adesanya and occasionally pinning him against the cage. The Last Stylebender attempted to maintain distance through jabs and kicks, but with little success.

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Notably, Strickland’s unconventional fighting style, characterized by relentless pressure and adept evasion of punches, garnered praise from fans. In a light-hearted twist, some enthusiasts even drew playful comparisons between Strickland’s tactics and those of the legendary Floyd Mayweather, emphasizing the uniqueness of his approach.

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Fans jokingly compare Sean Strickland’s style to that of prime Floyd Mayweather

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

Sean Strickland was the underdog coming into this fight. However, he clearly dominated the rounds and excelled in every metric to win the UFC middleweight title. Fans have appreciated the new middleweight champion. Here are some of the reactions from X (previously known as Twitter):

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Sean Strickland’s accession to the middleweight throne ushers in a new age in the middleweight division. New prospects for the title fight will result in more exciting matchups. Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev is a highly exciting upcoming fight. The winner will make a compelling case for a title fight against Sean Strickland.

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