On September 9, 2023, Israel Adesanya, the middleweight champion, will face Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293. MMA fans eagerly anticipate Izzy’s first title defense during his second reign as champion. However, Sean Strickland’s remarks have generated controversy and infuriated Adesanya’s followers.
Sean Strickland has again stirred controversy by insulting his upcoming opponent, Israel Adesanya. Strickland wound the middleweight champion, saying, “I will fight Izzy the Chinese. You guys call Israel the Chinese champion all the time. But he is not a Chinese champion. Israel is a modern man. He is a Chinese whore who sold himself for a dollar. And we will return the championship belt to America”.
In his most recent fight, Israel Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira in the second round to exact revenge on the Brazilian and win back his title. Since Dricus du Plessis, the front-runner for the championship, cannot fight, ‘The Last Style Bender’ has been pressing for a matchup with Strickland.
Sean Strickland triggers Israel Adesanya fans
Sean Strickland‘s comments, however, have overshadowed the anticipation, as they come across as disrespectful and inappropriate. Fans have taken to social media platforms to voice their opinions. Some have expressed disbelief at Strickland’s choice of words, deeming them “Cringe”. Others have boldly defended Adesanya’s honor, asserting that Strickland’s comments won’t impact the fight’s outcome.
i don’t see a scenario where Strickland wins…
— Landon Warner (@LWarner000) August 29, 2023
One user on X shared their perspective: “I don’t see a scenario where Strickland wins…”. This sentiment resonates with many who view Sean Strickland’s comments as more of a distraction than a genuine threat. On the other hand, some fans are looking forward to Strickland’s reaction when he faces off against Adesanya.
Sean about to be so mad when he gets pieced up by Izzy 😂
— Dev®️ (@Dev_Realdev) August 29, 2023
Among the many reactions to Sean Strickland’s derogatory comments about Israel Adesanya, one fan briefly captured the collective sentiment and said, “He getting slept”. In just a few words, this tweet summed up the frustration and disappointment felt by Adesanya’s supporters.
He getting slept.
— M.D.T (@TrigwellMatt) August 29, 2023
The UFC 293 event promises to be an intense showdown as the tension escalates. Strickland’s remarks have added a layer of emotion to the match, pitting their fighting skills against each other and their mental strength.
With Strickland’s provocative comments and Adesanya’s reputation on the line, the stage is set for a captivating encounter to keep fans on the edge of fight night.