The odds were stacked against Sean Strickland at UFC 293, literally. A huge underdog, the American outclassed Israel Adesanya in Australia, and now we live in a world where the loud-mouthed Strickland is the UFC middleweight champion. Can we consider the fight one of the biggest upsets in MMA history?
Strickland dominated all aspects of the fight, with Adesanya looking like a slower version of himself. Still, Strickland went toe-to-toe with someone close to being called the middleweight G.O.A.T. and walked out the octagon a champion.
Given Adesanya's performance, is there a need for a rematch? If not, what should be next for "The Last Stylebender?"
Fight Disciples hosts Adam Catterall and Nick Peet break down the options for Adesanya and new champion Strickland. Looking down the rankings, could we see Strickland face Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev, Paulo Costa, or Jared Cannonier?
Catterall and Peet also review the entire UFC 293 card, featuring wins by Alexander Volkov, Manel Cape and Carlos Ulberg.
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