‘WW3’- Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland For UFC 293: UFC News: Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland’s highly awaited middleweight title bout has been scheduled for UFC 293 in Sydney. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN.
Although there have been rumours and clues regarding the battle, a recent social media post from MMA Orbit has given confidence that it is almost finalised, with only a few minor details need to be worked out. The post has been made as per the information provided by the source @SpinninBackfist.
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Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland For UFC 293 Close To Announcement, Fans React
The current middleweight champion, Adesanya, just won his belt at UFC 287 after a spectacular victory over Alex Pereira. The Last Stylebender has a remarkable career record of 24 victories and 2 losses.
With two victories in a row, Strickland is on a run. In his most recent fight, held at UFC on ESPN 48, he defeated Abusupiyan Magomedov via TKO. The 32-year-old has a phenomenal record of 27 victories and just five defeats, and he is still eager to prove himself against the middleweight champion.
Sean Strickland of the United States has finally received permission to travel to Australia and compete; the divisive striker is expected to be announced as the opponent for superstar Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney.
‘WW3’- Israel Adesanya vs Sean Strickland For UFC 293 Close To Announcement, Fans React
Initially, it seemed as though Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis would square off after the South African defeated Robert Whittaker and the two engaged in an in-cage brawl. The UFC was forced to scramble to find a way to keep the Kiwi champion on the Australian-bound UFC 293 programme when Du Plessis disclosed that he was injured, with Strickland being the front-runner.
Fans were anticipating official confirmation that Israel Adesanya will be taking on Sean Strickland as UFC 293’s September 9th date got nearer. The announcement, however, was reportedly delayed because the American was having trouble with his visa.
Fans commented on the post with comments that said “ This press conference is going to start WW3” while someone else wrote, “Hopefully Sean gets his fun out in a meaningless press conference cuz he won’t be having fun in that octagon”.
Following rumours that the match was progressing favourably, Spinnin Backfist claimed that Adesanya vs. Strickland was getting close to being official. They claim that an official confirmation might occur very soon, albeit some minor elements still need to be worked out.
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