“Are we having this conversation?” Sean Strickland reveals being confused as Israel Adesanya confronted him about dead dog jokes after UFC 293 defeat

Sean Strickland was surprised by Israel Adesanya confronting him about dead dog jokes after the end of their bout at UFC 293.

“Are we having this conversation?” Sean Strickland reveals being confused as Israel Adesanya confronted him about dead dog jokes after UFC 293 defeat

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 (Via X)

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya hurled accusations at each other during the fight week of UFC 293. Post his victory, Strickland revealed about Adesanya’s confrontation after the end of UFC 293. The champion was visibly surprised by Adesanya confronting him about “his dead dog.”

When answering Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie at the presser, Strickland explained Adesanya’s confrontation about “his dead dog.” He said, “What the f**k is going on? Are we having this conversation? He truly was mad.” Strickland clarified that Adesanya was visibly upset about Strickland making fun of the dog. Bohn clarified to Strickland that the former champion’s dog had already passed away, and Adesanya had tattooed its likeness on his neck. Strickland also admitted to killing a dog once when Bohn made the John Wick reference Adesanya made after the weigh-ins.

YouTube video

The fight between Strickland and Adesanya went as Danny Davis Jr. predicted. Moreover, even Eugene Bareman gave props to Strickland for performing well against his star pupil. Strickland admitted in the press conference that the game plan consisted of wrestling but did not require it at UFC 293. Sean Strickland had a fun time at the press conference.

FS Video

The champion clarified his stance on what is next. He said that nobody had a choice, and he would fight anybody that the promotion put in front of him. Strickland was visibly happy with the media and toned his brashness a little. Strickland also gave props to Oscar Willis, who had Strickland’s back from when he was fighting at the UFC Apex.

Related: “All Chinese lost their belts” – Pros and Fans in disbelief as Sean Strickland sons Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 to become champion against all odds

Sean Strickland clarified his alleged killing of a dog at UFC 293 after a confrontation with Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya (Image via PAW MAGAZINE)

Following a thrilling showdown at UFC 293 over Israel Adesanya, the recently crowned middleweight champion, Sean Strickland, faced a barrage of questions from the MMA media. Strickland’s journey to the pinnacle of MMA at UFC 293 will be remembered for years. His demeanor during the post-fight interview underscored his status as a champion.

Strickland’s victory secured him the title and solidified his position as a rising star in the world of MMA. He clarified the alleged dog killing when the media pressurized him about it. He said it was done in self-defense to protect his dogs from pit bulls. The incident happened when Strickland went to hike along with his own dogs.

When asked whether he prefers Dricus Du Plessis or Jared Cannonier in his next bout, Strickland explained that he would fight whoever the UFC says he should. He was noncommittal about the rematch. An interesting thing to note is that Alex Periera predicted that Sean Strickland had the best chance to defeat Adesanya among the top contenders.

In case you missed it!