Sean Strickland is riding high on success, marking the beginning of what fans call the “Sean Era” in the UFC. Following in the footsteps of Sean O’Malley, Strickland has stunned the world with his undeniable talent, clinching the championship. Recently, Strickland showcased his dominance by defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, transitioning from his past as a welterweight fighter where he faced defeat, notably from Kamaru Usman. Let’s delve into how Kamaru Usman, also known as The Nigerian Nightmare, triumphed over Strickland during their welterweight bout.
Watch How Kamaru Usman Defeated Sean Strickland
Fans on the internet are buzzing with excitement, suggesting that Kamaru Usman should make a move to challenge Sean Strickland for a shot at becoming a two-division champion. Adding to the intrigue, there’s already a history between the two fighters from a previous victory Usman secured against Strickland. Though this is not official, but let’s revisit and analyze how Usman emerged victorious against the current middleweight champion.
Check out the above video, Usman landed numerous powerful overhand rights on Strickland during a clinch break, causing Strickland’s legs to buckle. While Strickland tried to recover but fell while evading Usman’s follow-up attacks. Despite lasting till the end, Usman secured a clear unanimous decision victory from the judges with scores of 30–27, 30–26, and 30–26.
During their match, Usman showcased his dominance, securing a clear unanimous decision victory. Usman’s striking skills were evident as he landed an impressive total of 117 hits and executed two successful takedowns on Strickland. This victory marked only the second defeat in Strickland’s career.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Who Once KO’ed Sean Strickland Mocked Him After His Victory
On Instagram, Elizeu Capoeira uploaded a video of Strickland’s head kick victory and mockingly praised ‘Tarzan’ for his UFC championship win. However, Capoeira expressed frustration, stating that Strickland never acknowledged his advice to move up in weight to middleweight.
In a derogatory tone, Capoeira mentioned life’s realities, suggesting that our offspring are part of the wider world. He went on to label Strickland as ‘his child,’ citing his KO victory over him in their previous matchup.
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For those not in the know, in 2018 during UFC 224, coinciding with Nunes vs. Pennington, Dos Santos completely outclassed Strickland in a welterweight showdown. The bout ended swiftly in the first round with a head kick, showcasing Dos Santos’ dominance. Post this remarkable win, Dos Santos taunted Strickland, playfully calling him his child, and asked for acknowledgement. Following that, Strickland made the leap to middleweight, and today, he’s the champ reigning in that division.
