Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland might be an unconventional matchup, but there is no doubt in the fact that all MMA fans want to see this fight. This is one of those times when everyone is more excited to see the press conference than the actual fight.
Strickland and Adesanya do not like each other, and both of them have been pretty vocal about this fact. UFC 293 is a month away, but the mocking and trash-talking has already started from both ends. Recently, fans saw the UFC middleweight champ mimicking Strickland, and they could not hold themselves back.
Fans react as Israel Adesanya mocks Sean Strickland
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In the video that has surfaced on Reddit, Adesanya is comically copying Strickland’s unusual fighting stance. Apparently, he is hinting at Strickland’s fight against Alex Pereira, where ‘Tarzan’ got knocked out.
Adesanya imitates Sean Strickland’s fighting style.
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Watching the video, fans had a varied range of reactions. Some fans praised the accuracy with which ‘Stylebender’ mimicked his future opponent.
- “That is literally exactly what he does lol”
- “Okay that one is pretty funny and accurate”
Meanwhile, others predicted the potential outcome for Adesanya vs Strickland at UFC 293.
- “Izzy picks this dude apart. It’s such a great matchup for him”
- “Sean doesn’t really press forward. Basically that means Izzy leg kicks and runs for 5 rounds”
Apparently, fans are way more excited for the press conference, than for the fight.
- “I’m only in this for the press conference. As much as I dislike Izzy, this one’s an ez W for him”
- “Sean is definitely losing the fight but he’s taking the W home for the press conference”
- “This will probably be on par with Conor/Khabib levels of outrageous trash talk from one side pre fight. And an absolutely embarrassing *ss whooping from the other side during the fight.”
While some fans think it is going to be an easy win for the champ, others are not denying the possibility of ‘Tarzan’ coming on top.
- “Stylistically it’s probably the best matchup he’s had in a long time”
- “Can you imagine the sh*tstorm if Sean knocks him out with a lucky punch lol”
It almost seems like fans cannot wait to see the two square off in the UFC octagon. Meanwhile, Strickland is doubling down on the “Chinaman” taunt.
Sean Strickland takes a jibe at “Chinaman” Israel Adesanya
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Recently, Strickland has been taking shots at Adesanya for his nationality. Apparently, ‘The Last Stylebender’ once publicly commented about being Chinese. This was back when he was fighting for a Chinese promotion early on in his career. However, this did not sit well with Strickland.
In his recent interview, Strickland chose to hammer down his future opponents regarding this. “I want to fight the Chinaman. Look like it’s happening. We’re about to sign some paperwork, about to make this sh*t,” Strickland said. “I mean the thing is it is hard for ‘Izzy’ to talk sh*t. He has renounced his country, his ethnicity. It’s very difficult for a man like that to talk sh*t but I wish him the best,” he added.
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What do you make of this middleweight rivalry? Who do you think comes out on top at UFC 293? Comment your opinions below.
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