In the “biggest upset” in Ryan Garcia‘s words, Sean Strickland just beat Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision to become the new UFC Middleweight champion. Having carried the day against ‘Izzy,’ Sean wondered if he was dreaming and likewise suggested “someone hit me“. According to Strickland, he never in “a million years” thought he would be there tasting victory against ‘Izzy’.
While Daniel Cormier called Strickland’s fight “one of the most masterful performances as a challenger,” Ryan Garcia thought the American was the “best defensive” fighter ‘KingRy’ has seen in the UFC. However, in Strickland’s own words, although Adesanya, who has beaten the majority of his friends, is a “bad motherf***er,” it was the fans in Australia who “motivated” the American fighter to win.
Ryan Garcia and fans react to Sean Strickland defeating Israel Adesanya
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Taking to X, in a “crazy” statement, Garcia declared that Strickland was the best defensive fighter in the UFC. According to him, Strickland’s victory over Israel was the biggest upset in the history of combat sports. “Sean Strickland just beat Izzy. Best defensive I seen In a ufc fight. CRAZY. BIGGEST UPSET,” wrote Garcia. Following Garcia’s tweet, several people reacted to it.
According to one fan, Strickland’s defense was the kind you see inside a boxing ring.
Very boxing type of style he did aswell to get the win lit 🔥!
— Latinoheat.510 🇲🇽 (@Latinoheat_510) September 10, 2023
One felt, Izzy “ran around for 5 rounds and then delivered his belt to Strickland”.
Man ran around for 5 rounds and then delivered his belt to Strickland
— AnbuVidz (@AnbuVidz) September 10, 2023
Meanwhile, one reminded Garcia that Gervonta Davis knocked him out.
and tank knoc u out
— KSI Fandom (@JJtheGoatKSIfan) September 10, 2023
According to one fan, Garcia is lying to himself. In their opinion, “Israel landed more overall“. “An upset because the judges yet again come off blind,” they added.
You're lying to yourself. Israel landed more overall. An upset because the judges yet again come off blind.
— Furran (@Zramyyy) September 10, 2023
However, Pearl Davis aka female Andrew Tate, retweeted a post that congratulated Strickland on his victory.
https://twitter.com/Tomhennessey69/status/1700731905501544595?s=20
On the other hand, one informed that “Drake lost [his bet] again“.
Drake lost again 😭 pic.twitter.com/b9bcMg4AAz
— Mr Honesty (@ChumaniFose3) September 10, 2023
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Finally, one shared a picture of Strickland posing with a bottle of wine.
This guy is the champ pic.twitter.com/Lg41ZsrpLk
— ♱ (@_trusxt) September 10, 2023
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Did you catch Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland? Did Strickland’s defense impress you too? Or, do you think Adesanya landed more shots and likewise deserved the win? In addition, what do you think of Garcia’s reaction? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. For all the latest boxing and MMA updates, follow EssentiallySports!
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