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Photo: Instagram/Sean Strickland In the highly anticipated UFC 293 showdown in Sydney, Sean Strickland emerged victorious, dethroning Israel Adesanya to become the new middleweight champion. The fight captured the attention of TNT experts Michael Bisping and Nick Peet, both of whom had critical assessments of Adesanya's performance. Bisping, a former UFC champion himself, expressed his belief that Adesanya exhibited an "air of arrogance" that ultimately contributed to his defeat. The tone for the bout was set early when Adesanya was dropped in the first round, signaling a challenging night ahead. Strickland maintained relentless pressure, preventing Adesanya from finding his rhythm throughout the match. Photo: Instagram/Sean Strickland Strickland, after securing a unanimous decision victory, didn't mince words, likening the encounter to fighting an "amateur." Bisping echoed Strickland's sentiments, noting Adesanya's smug demeanor even after facing a...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight UFC title in an upcoming bout against Sean Strickland at UFC 293, as confirmed by UFC president Dana White on Tuesday. Scheduled to take place on September 9th in Sydney, this eagerly anticipated clash will mark Adesanya's return to the octagon following his triumphant victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in April, where he recaptured the middleweight championship belt with a sensational knockout. This match holds special significance for Adesanya, given that it not only marks his 11th consecutive appearance with a UFC championship at stake but also provides a chance to avenge a previous loss. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya In 2022, Pereira handed Adesanya a knockout defeat that resulted in him losing the belt after a successful streak of two title defenses. Strickland, ranked fifth in the middleweight contender list, earned his title shot by securing back-to-back wins against Nassourdine Imavo...