“Just want to fu**ing kill him,” Sean Strickland vows to battle ‘daddy issues’ against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya are set to go head-to-head at UFC 293, and the tension between them has been simmering for quite a while.

“Just want to fu**ing kill him,” Sean Strickland vows to battle ‘daddy issues’ against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya face off at UFC 293. (Image via Imago)

Middleweight contender Sean Strickland recently participated in a pre-fight interview with Megan Olivi as he geared up for his highly anticipated main event bout against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. This pivotal pre-fight discussion allowed Strickland to offer insights into his perspective on going up against one of the most dominant fighters in the middleweight division.

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya would bang it up at UFC 293. Strickland has remained on the nerves of Adesanya for a long time. Strickland had a traumatic childhood and used it for his fights. Strickland’s opinion about Adesanya being a CCP sympathizer has been getting traction. After the final face-offs, Strickland was talking to Megan Olivi when he said, ” Just want to fu**ing kill him,” in reference to how he beats the champion.

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The interview gave fans a valuable glimpse into Strickland’s mental and emotional state before challenging Adesanya for the middleweight title. This upcoming showdown promises to be a must-watch event for MMA fans. The UFC 293 main event is a high-stakes clash between two accomplished fighters.

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Strickland wasn’t supposed to be at UFC 293. The original plan for the UFC was a title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Strickland. Strickland is coming off a victory against Abus Magomedov. Adesanya in his last bout, defeated Alex Periera.

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Michael Bisping provided his analysis of the UFC 293 main event between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland

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Former champion Michael Bisping (Image via Imago)

Michael Bisping offered his expert analysis on the intense verbal exchange that unfolded between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya during the UFC 293 press conference. Bisping delved into whether this heated confrontation could affect Adesanya’s approach when they step into the Octagon for their title fight.

Bisping believed that Strickland’s aggressive demeanor during the press conference could provoke a more emotional or ruthless response from Adesanya in the actual fight. Bisping’s insights undoubtedly contributed to the intrigue surrounding this highly anticipated matchup. Fans and experts alike are left speculating about how the pre-fight tension might potentially impact the mindsets of both fighters. This added an extra layer of excitement to the buildup to the fight.

Bisping remarks are worth noting because of his experience as a champion. He retired after a knockout loss to Kelvin Gastelum and is now a commentator with the UFC. He also does the “Believe You Me” podcast with Anthony Smith. Bisping is also shifting his career to acting roles.

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