Israel Adesanya Reacts to His Defeat Against Sean Strickland
The lovers of UFC were left in shock following Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.
The 32-year-old American fighter showed grit and determination in the five rounds of the fight against Nigerian- born, New Zealander, Israel Adesanya. Sean Strickland won the fight 49-46 on all three scorecards according to the judges who presided over the fight on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Strickland started the first round in fine style as his punch saw Adesanya spinning to the canvas before seeking a finish. He could not quite find the knockout blow, however, as Adesanya survived to the buzzer.
The next four rounds were the same for Strickland as he got to better of the style bender.
Adesanya reacted to the fight via his official X account which is formerly known as Twitter, he posted, “I hate losing, but I love living. What a life!!!”
Fans of UFC were left astonished as they witnessed Israel Adesanya’s unexpected defeat to Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia.
The highly anticipated bout took place between the 32-year-old American fighter, Sean Strickland, and the Nigerian-born New Zealander, Israel Adesanya. Strickland displayed remarkable resilience and determination throughout the five rounds of the fight, ultimately emerging victorious. The judges presiding over the contest on Sunday, September 10, 2023, unanimously scored the fight 49-46 in favour of Strickland.
The opening round set the tone for Strickland’s impressive performance. His powerful punch sent Adesanya spinning to the canvas, raising hopes of an early finish. However, Adesanya managed to survive the round, preventing a knockout.
Strickland’s dominance continued in the subsequent four rounds, maintaining the upper hand against Adesanya.
In response to his defeat, Israel Adesanya took to his official social media account, formerly known as Twitter but now referred to as X, to share his thoughts. He posted, “I hate losing, but I love living. What a life!!!” expressing his resilience and optimism despite the setback.
