Shocker at UFC 293: Sean Strickland’s Epic Upset
First up, the main event at UFC 293 left us all in disbelief. Sean Strickland, the man known for his fiery trash talk, proved he’s not just a loudmouth; he’s a force to be reckoned with in the Octagon. He took on none other than Israel Adesanya and, believe it or not, dominated him to snatch the middleweight title. Some folks out there are even calling it a case of „Good finally defeating evil.“ Strickland’s performance was nothing short of spectacular.
Adesanya, on the other hand, seemed a bit off his game. UFC President Dana White even commented that Adesanya looked „flat and slow“ at UFC 2931. Despite the loss, Adesanya made a brief post-fight statement before quickly exiting the UFC 293 press conference and handing the mic over to his coach, Eugene Bareman.
Volkov’s Rare Submission
But that’s not all. In the co-main event, Alexander Volkov pulled off a move you don’t see every day; an Ezekiel choke submission. He used this rare manoeuvre to finish Tai Tuivasa. Volkov’s victory is just another feather in his cap as he continues his ascent in the heavyweight division.
Aljamain Sterling’s Comeback
Switching gears, let’s talk about Aljamain Sterling. After losing his bantamweight title to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292, he’s gearing up for a comeback. Sterling will be testing his grappling skills against fellow UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood at Polaris 251. Mark your calendars because this event is happening just a bit over a month after UFC 292.
Fury vs. Ngannou: It’s Happening
In a different corner of the fight world, we’ve got a heavyweight boxing super fight brewing. Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou recently held a press conference in London on September 7, 2023, to get fans hyped for their epic showdown. The date to circle on your calendar? October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You won’t want to miss this clash of titans.
Conor McGregor’s on UFC 5: There’s Only One Mac.
Last but not least, the notorious Conor McGregor shares his thoughts on the new EA Sports UFC 5. He’ll be featured in the upcoming game with not one, not two, but three different playable versions. McGregor himself had something to say about it, reminding us that there’s only one Mac.
That’s it for today’s dose of MMA news. Stay tuned, stay pumped, and let’s keep the Octagon rocking!
