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sports3 years ago•4 min saved

"Sean Strickland's Unexpected UFC Title Win Shakes Up the Record Books"

Sean Strickland's unanimous decision win over Israel Adesanya in their middleweight title fight at UFC 293 is being hailed as one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. Oddsmakers considered it the biggest upset in middleweight title fight history, with Strickland cashing in as a +500 underdog. However, former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight titlist Ben Askren believes that Holly Holm's victory over Ronda Rousey in 2015 still holds the title for the biggest upset. Strickland's first title defense is expected to be an immediate rematch with Adesanya, Dricus Du Plessis, or the winner of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev next month.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"UFC 293: Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis - Middleweight Title Fight Odds and Bold Claims"

Israel Adesanya has been set as the -330 favorite against Dricus Du Plessis at +270 for their middleweight title fight at UFC 293. Adesanya's recent behavior has raised questions, but he remains focused on the competition. Du Plessis, who defeated Robert Whittaker, will become the No. 1 contender if medically cleared. The fight is scheduled for September 9, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.

via MMA Mania|

#betting-odds #dricus-du-plessis #israel-adesanya

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Dricus Du Plessis' Fiery Faceoff with Israel Adesanya Steals the Show at UFC 290"

Dricus Du Plessis secures a second-round stoppage victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, earning him a shot at middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis displayed an impressive performance, landing a straight punch that stunned Whittaker and led to a flurry of heavy punches, resulting in a referee stoppage. After the fight, Du Plessis and Adesanya engaged in a heated faceoff, hinting at a future showdown. Du Plessis becomes only the second fighter to finish Whittaker at 185 pounds, solidifying his place in the middleweight title fight against Adesanya.

via MMA Fighting|

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