SYDNEY (Reuters) - Underdog Sean Strickland pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Israel Adesanya and claim the UFC middleweight title at Sydney's ...
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American Strickland taunted Adesanya in the closing seconds of the final frame, confident of victory after 25 minutes of stalking his opponent, defending brilliantly and using his boxing to force Adesanya to fight off the back foot. "Oh my God, literally never in a million years did I thought I'd be here," Strickland said in an interview in the cage after UFC president Dana White wrapped the championship belt around his waist.
"The majority of my friends he's beaten pretty easily, so I was even kind of doubting myself, but I've gotta say to the fans, you guys motivated me," Strickland said.
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