Eugene Bareman: "I want Sean Strickland rematch next week" | UFC 293 Post Fight Press Conference

Eugene Bareman speaks to the media after UFC 293 and reacts to Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland.
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[@abecsteve]

The straight kick up the middle by Strickland was a huge key to victory, threw adesanya's rhythm out the window

[@richardlopez3868]

Seriously and he was hurting Izzy with some of those that was very insane good adjustment

[@blackirish1000]

I'm glad someone else noticed what I was thinking. It put a stop to Izzy and he had no answer

[@mikerelva6915]

Boxers always lost as they could not defend leg kicks and manage the kicking distance. Strickland find a way to use the Philly shell and put on a pure boxing clinic against the supposed greatest striker MMA had ever seen, dictated the pace, pressure, manged distance and totally shut down Izzy at his own game. One of the great Chess matches I've ever seen....the small details and Sean's addiction to this game is what was the difference. Dude is sparring all day every day while Izzy is jerking off his dog and watching anime. ☠️

[@tooltoad1974]

I saw that too. Under mentioned too.

[@GingerLoyd2901]

What he was doing was lifting them up to check and if Izzy didn’t throw the leg kick he would turn it into a body teep. I think those combined is the reason that Izzy had no answer to it. I don’t think it did much damage there was never much power in it. It just affected his rhythm.

[@EmersonCage]

You can tell after the first round with that massive knockdown it was gonna be a long night for him... Strickland pace and pressure was relentless and Izzy had no answers for it

[@maxquiroz6870]

Either make DDP vs Izzy for a crack at the title. Or doggybender fights the winner of Cumshot va costa

[@danapink361]

​@@maxquiroz6870 sooner or later khamza is the champion 🏆 of this division...he is a monster...cuming on everybody...

[@ChuckwaldMartin]

he has to beat Costa and Izzy now, DDP gets next shot, I think Khumshot smokes the division tho@@danapink361

[@ruthaderginsburg9506]

Original

[@QuestionMarkKick360]

​@@maxquiroz6870I think he should do winner of khamzat costa or whittaker 3. DDP should get the next shot.

[@Khedran]

This was the most controlled and efficient footwork ive ever seen from Sean. He also looked to be in his best physical condition in a long time. He showed why he has highest striking defense in the division, that style looks goofy but he applies it so practically. Well done on him

[@oxsila]

It's similar to Dustin Poirier. That philly shell or wing chun or whatever style of defense is insanely OP in UFC coz you can block literally everything without an insane amount of effort

[@7empestTv]

His last few fights he’s been looking jacked lol

[@jewmail5395]

⁠@@oxsilaPoirier didn’t block that head kick from gaethje 😂

[@matt_rector_media]

Sean fought a perfect fight. Gotta respect it. Every movement Izzy made, he had an exact response for it.

[@user-qq3xg5co3o]

It was perfection.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

Izzy got lucky. He just got badly outboxed, didn't take much damage. Du Plessis would've ended his career.

[@aliedil5415]

It was shit, no kicks, no clinch,no takedowns, nothing. One trick poney boxing and moving forward. It's unbelievable how such a great striker as Adesanya did not find a way to ko him, as Alex did..

[@chrismunoz777]

@@aliedil5415adesanya is ass bro he never fought anyone good how you get beat by strickland🤣

[@matt_rector_media]

@@aliedil5415 if your one trick is executed to perfection and the other fighter can’t come up with an answer, why would you change tactics? Izzy got rocked early and couldn’t cope with the constant pressure or Sean’s unorthodox defense. Sean never eased up and kept his combos sharp. No one ever said “Strickland has so many dimensions to his fight game”. But what he did against Izzy was a perfect fight for him.

[@RRP1992]

No immediate rematch for Izzy please. He got the rematch vs Pereira as he defended the titles plenty of times. But this was his first title defence after regaining it and he lost 49-46. Make Strickland vs DDP. And make Izzy fight the winner of Costa vs Chimaev in a title eliminator bout. Let the division play out. Dont keep giving title shot to Izzy who is already super rich and on the cusp of end of his prime career !!!!!!

[@fujibosco]

I agree with you man, but they signed him to way too much money for them ever to do that. Also to match their two biggest future money makers in Chimaev and Adesanya in a non-title bout is bad business. They won't do it.

[@tylercoleman2648]

As much as it sucks Agreed

[@swifty123]

The way Strickland talked down Izzy in the last 10 seconds was cold.

[@MrOnlineGaming]

They won’t give Max another shot even tho he clearly deserves it but they will throw rematch after rematch for Izzy 😂 fucking UFC is stupid

[@allybaapp1053]

Yes, I'm tired of these immediate rematches in general. Especially when they aren't required. This one aint required for sure.

[@basedredpilledchad1616]

Bruh Izzy barely edged a round and is 1-2 in his last three fights give dricus the next shot the man destroyed Bobby knuckles he deserves it.

[@romario4516]

Maybe but would you rather have izzy vs the other contenders again? If he doesn’t get the rematch which I don’t think he should, a ddp vs izzy or rob vs izzy 3 would be nice if they both want it

[@0239666]

DDP isn't on the cover of UFC 5

[@RaffSolis]

Would be dope to have the 2 dudes who pulled off the 2 biggest upsets in the divisions recent history fight each other.

[@0239666]

That was always the big question for me coming in to this fight. That wasn't an off night for Izzy. He is over rated. The contenders just stood in the middle.of the cage and let him do his thing. Sean had no respect, treated him as his equal and came forward. Izzy tried to grift the judges by doing all this movement because he just didn't have the skill to beat him. And I was really interested to see if he'd get an instant rematch. And sure enough he is.

[@TKxDemon]

nah izzy has one his rematches so he obviously deserves it

[@beetea2886]

Sean made zero mistakes. That's crazyy how much he improved. He's already a very good fighter but he's even better if he put his work to it. He's starting to reach his peak

[@J77VR]

Yeah man . I agree .

[@tama-a-tumatauengahiku3647]

I noticed his focus increased dramatically after fighting Alex and then training with him. No doubt Alex would've gave him a few tips on + Sean's forward marching boxing style

[@ricktheruler1665]

He became champion . He is at his peak 😉

[@goofygoof212]

i think this is karma for izzy manifesting robs downfall

[@xgtwb6473]

24 hours ago you would have said he had zero chance 😂

[@Keet2020]

Sean’s pressure is always great, but I didn’t think he’d be able to get away with pressuring Izzy like that. Absolutely amazing performance from Sean and great defence as always.

[@xaphan8581]

Join the club. Lol mujahed will make great content from this

[@THUGPUTIN]

Defense... I've said it many times... Izzy is glorified counter striker who throws faints to make his opponent charge and counters it for KO.. Even during his kickboxing career many have called him for it but in ufc any one who played safe with izzy has been called out for not engaging and fight getting boring... What happened? Izzy ran for 5 round trying to counter strike but Sean's unorthodox defense was to different for him to figure out... 😅

[@Khedran]

Sean out here blocking strikes with every single part of his body

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

I said it was his only chance. Izzy does not function well under pressure. He relies on leg kicks to slow people down so they can't pressure him, and if you don't check those (Costa), you will eventually be forced to play his game. Izzy also doesn't fight well against men his height. Jan and Strickland are 6'2. Izzy is 6'3. The difference is too small for him to get away with his usual stylebending, which is basically just him finding awkward angles during a leanback to land hooks against shorter opponents. It's how he KO'd Rob and knocked down Gastelum. But he tried it against Strickland, and it didn't work, in fact he got countered, once in Rd2, once in Rd2, after which he stopped trying. Once he stopped trying, it was all over for him. Mind you, I'm not claiming to be a prophet. I didn't think Strickland would win as he can be a bit slow and doesn't have an insane chin. I figured he'd just kinda stand there the way he usually does and get picked off. But he clearly knew what Izzy's weakness was, which is pressure, and he exploited it masterfully.

[@xaphan8581]

@@TheStraightestWhitest Alex checked all of Israel’s kicks both ufc fights and israel dominated him Israel won the entire first fight up until the knock out then they did the second fight where Alex was still checking his kicks but Israel knocked him out.

[@bcrunk11]

He must've forgot his own response to the DDP match-up. -In summary, the champ decides. Not the contenders.

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

Hahaha yeah, look who has to beg now.

[@jacksonporterfield3127]

💯

[@riamriam6758]

💯

[@moneymaker7307]

This is a business. I can’t see Sean Strickland denying Izzy a rematch. How will Strickland make money from doing that???

[@imlerith1800]

Yeah buddy! Eugene said that Rob and Alex had to “earn” rematches, now Izzy should have to earn his rematch.

[@Pman440]

No rematch… Izzy was granted that with the Alex fight. He also did not hurt or stun Sean one second. UFC should let Sean have his time and let the division run for a while. Izzy has time to chill off the spotlight and Sean can spend his time in the spotlight!

[@dillianwhyte443]

Yeh. I wanna see what Dricus can do. Rematch, imo, should only be granted if it's close. This was far from close.

[@hopeytrust797]

absolutely agree 👏

[@allybaapp1053]

Yep rematch is pointless. But Dana and his MMA Media dogriders will be talking it up.

[@Liquid_nimbus]

Finally someone who’s not a casual, you worded it absolutely perfectly bro. Wow.

[@solosolo8610]

He stunned Strickland a bunch of times after getting rocked early it feels like y'all are trying to protect Sean from a rematch with him

[@arsalanahmed8648]

So you say DDP can’t get a title fight because he wouldn’t fight you injured but you want an immediate rematch after losing 2/3 of your last fights?

[@oxsila]

You say 2/3 like Izzy didn't get the win back from Pereira. Cherry picking at it's finest.

[@deanowagner4622]

Yeah his last 2-3 were all title fights against the best in the world, and I highly doubt Drucus was injured maybe hurt but not injured to were he wouldn’t be able to fight cuz I’m sure Dana would’ve said something if he was instead of saying he doesn’t like idiots who talk all this shit just to pull out of fights , his cardio is terrible he hasn’t fought nobody but Whittaker , he’s sloppy asf maybe the sloppiest fighter I’ve seen since like 2010 after the first round , he is good but he’s like costa , someone is gonna knock his juiced up head off and then he will be irrelevant asf , the only reason costa is relevant is because he’s funny and entertaining and “the real African champ” is none of those things no type of charisma or anything good to average fighter with no other even close to good qualities

[@coldflame94]

@@oxsila Doesn't change the fact that he lost the first fight and he's 1-2 in his last 3​

[@Shiivzznb]

​@@oxsilacherry picking nothing it's a factual statement he has lost 2/3 of his last fights, you're the one who's interjecting a caveat that he won his rematch. Cherry picking at its finest... gtfoh with that dumb logic.

[@stillkickinbandgeorgianbay900]

@@coldflame94 That stat is only relevant if you're only considering a fighter's last 3 fights. Maybe that is the most important stat that you enjoy promoting, but Dana and the UFC may think differently. We'll see how the UFC reacts in response to this latest loss. I'm always ready for surprises in situations like this. Sean did put on a clinic in "how to neutralize, and absolutely frustrate Israel Adesanya" last night, and I was amazed at how futile Sean caused Israel to appear. I'm okay with no rematch, or an immediate rematch as either can be objectively argued. Whatever will be, will be...

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Izzy was his usual self. Sean was great. Pressured him continuously and took him off his game.* Izzy was 100%. He lost. Got outclassed.

[@DeterminedFC]

yeah man u know better then his coach and majority of media

[@LarryMayvid]

He was playing the same game he always does, just didn't work. Only thing that could've made him not 100% is getting 10-7ed in the press conference and online after being exposed for his dog fetish. Which I think did affect him mentally. But I don't see him having the maturity to deal with that, I think it haunts him for the rest of his career unless he does an ayahuasca retreat or some shit. No future opponent of his should ever not bring it up

[@alexgomez7098]

@@DeterminedFCzero sense, what did Stricklands coach say then?

[@catsrbeautiful8254]

@@DeterminedFCthe media sucks rn

[@DeterminedFC]

does sean coach train adesanya genius ? you make zero sense ....still time to delete your comment @@alexgomez7098

[@carloslemusjr]

Izzy already used his rematch card, he should get back in line and get a few wins like Rob did after Izzy beat him, if Izzy gets a rematch you can’t justify Aljo not getting one

[@solosolo8610]

They both should get one whikitker didn't get one because he had no title defenses ever Izzy has like 8

[@BIGSMOKE064]

​@@solosolo8610He already got his rematch for his long reign as champ. Thats been done, his current reign was no defences and the fight wasnt even close. Eugene always talks that shit about people neeing to "earn" their rematches and now he should keep it a buck.

[@slimjimmy344]

Absolutely fair point

[@VenomHK]

He doesn't deserve a rematch he got his a$$ beat for 5 rounds straight

[@user-qq3xg5co3o]

Yes we need movement in this division Izzy must work for it.

[@Joe-kc7kp]

Typical Eugene, izzy should fight Dricus to earn his rematch first

[@randomdude4669]

Now that's an idea

[@chalky_white]

​@@randomdude4669it's the only idea that makes sense

[@dukenukem69]

He should fight alex again so he can get retired

[@poopcrust3400]

Bro Dricus would rag doll him izzy should take a year off

[@difdaf436]

Everyone saying how bad Izzy was.. What about how good Sean was! I don’t think it’s going to be that easy in a rematch.. I think Sean will do it again.

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

So annoying

[@hectortapia8413]

Was izzy bad or did Sean make him look bad? I agree Sean wins the rematch

[@theonetypingthis7186]

Oh god, please stop giving losing champs immediate rematches, adesanya has lost two out of his last three matches, he does _not_ deserve a rematch

[@ChimpRevolution]

​@theonetypingthis7186 facts it would be one thing if the fight was close but it wasn't. Strickland dominated that fight he clearly won. Other challengers like dricus should be up next

[@mikey0946]

@ theonetypingthis7186- I agree! Immediate rematches should only happen if a fight was close and could have gone either way. Otherwise these fighters start fighting each other 4 or 5 times and that’s just silly. Nobody wants to see it. I don’t think bring a champ for a long time gives you a rematch in a fight where you fell apart

[@oparisleclerc]

There is zero reason for a rematch! Strickland dominated!

[@user54445]

The only reason is he's a cash cow.

[@joaorosa5656]

@@poopyanalbumhole doesn't mean the fans can't be unhappy and voice their grievances

[@sbonelojani4582]

There is a reason for a match

[@braxtonsmiths4chan]

@@sbonelojani4582he just got an immediate rematch after getting finished in his last title defence.

[@user54445]

yeah I ain't hating just saying the reason why he's probably gonna get the rematch@@poopyanalbumhole

[@Roland8]

That first question was just plain stupid. Sean rocked him in the first round and he couldn’t fully recover. Reporters trying to make excuses

[@KNOTHEAD765]

The mma media can’t help but nut keep for Jizzy. It’s a hard night for them

[@themonsterbaby]

That's how I seen it. Like he got HURT hurt. He was not reacting to punches well at all after that. I thought he won the second round but Sean didn't do much either. But when Sean would open up you can tell Izzy was not wanting any part of it.

[@hemkarki6328]

​@@themonsterbabyI just think he wasnt used to go toe to toe with someone, strickland didn't give him space and that where he thrives.

[@azraelfaust487]

before knocking alex out has was getting lit up bro, stop being delusional, Sean just shut him off completely, Izzy had no answer, yeah he looked terrible i agree but relax on the excuses@@farahdwallizada

[@RickyPetersen]

@@farahdwallizadaSean was too much bro from that first knockdown had him hurt badly too much volume for izzy to handle “crowd the kicker”

[@joelrodriguez7550]

I believe Alex would have won if he played the same game Strickland did. Sean hurt Adesanya and didn’t get baited into a firefight and kept it simple with the Jab and Teep kick. Alex was hurting Adesanya with the calf kick and and Jab but he got overzealous and wanted the finish and got countered.

[@0okcin605]

Fr

[@JA-ru3il]

He won the first time and carried out the plan exactly the way Strickland tried to carry his TKO/KO attempt out. He won by unanimous decision because he was gifted a different adesanya. He should prepare immediately for the adesanya he expected- he has more ammunition to do that now he's been in there with him. I'm hoping it's not next week though I think Sean would benefit from more time training

[@Rerollful]

Yup I’ve said this many times Izzy got a lucky ko on Alex the second time they fought he was winning until he lost focus and got ko lol Izzy fans wanna hate me for saying this but go look at the second fight Alex was playing it good until he lost focus

[@Nod4]

Sean isn't as good as a boxer as Strickland.

[@sid316saidijusthitanerve.9]

Spot on. Izzy kept trying to bait Strickland into doing the exact same thing Alex did, it did not work and he looked awful.

[@frankiehitman2610]

After the knockdown in the 1st, i dont think izzy was all there. He looked like he was stuck in the mud. Had a hard time being precise. Sean had such a great game plan against izzy. The shoulder rolling and 1-2 combos were excellent. Lots of checked leg kicks as well. I was very surprised at how much damage Sean's punches were doing. Congrats to Sean and his team.

[@CrayonsYummyYummy]

Yea Sean for a man that says he apparently doesnt hit hard he sure did some damage haha

[@andrewroberts4071]

That's what happens when you get hit by a MAN

[@TheHighNerd]

The fact it was a 1st Rd ko, and no one talking bout how the UFC cheated him especially after the stoppage between Sean and aljo

[@I-HAVE-A-BOMB]

He was simply not on Stricklands lvl when it comes to the hands.

[@aidenallen4965]

The knockdown definitely had an effect on Izzy throughout the fight, but even before that Sean was outlanding him. I think Sean was just on point that night.

[@lockdowng112]

I'm blown away. Sean stuck to the game plan. Kept the pressure on, shut down the range, checked kicks and kept countering. He waited for his shot and didn't rush in. Takes real skill and patience. The last 10 seconds when he started losing it I was biting my nails lol. Only takes one shot... But he did it. So happy for him. Amazing calculated performance.

[@brandanmurray193]

We’ll the game plan was to wrestle and his corner actually between round 3 and 4 were telling him they don’t want a boring fight and go and swing like crazy, thank god he didn’t follow his teams plan

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

Bro his gameplan was to wrestle lmao

[@lockdowng112]

@@brandanmurray193 I know which makes this even more sweet. He stuck to what was working. No point in changing it up.

[@brandanmurray193]

@@lockdowng112 agreed

[@oldironsides4107]

He fought as he always fights. Slow pressure mostly a jab. Some 2s and teeps. He’s never wreckless and doesn’t take risk and is defensively always responsible. Beat the black off Izzy.

[@sebastianstew581]

No rematch. You got dominated

[@husamdogan1899]

5-0 doesn’t require a rematch. At best it is 4-1.

[@clinch4402]

🤣🤫

[@tonderaitchikodzore8052]

Rematch, Israel is a dominant champ.

[@bojangles713]

@@tonderaitchikodzore8052 no hes not. His 15 minutes are up !

[@nigelthornberry7833]

@@bojangles713yes he is 😂 you nerds say some wild shit to professional killers

[@catch2080]

Held the belt undefeated for years, won the belt back? Rematch instantly @@bojangles713

[@chadhumes1684]

I could not do what these men do- I would never call anyone who shows up to battle a loser - these men are true men who face the ultimate battle win or lose in the face of thousands of people / judges.

[@Adontheimperfectionist]

Had to like this comment... hard to find fans like you on the internet these days... good man

[@TheRealAdamSampson]

The dogbender is a cringe degenerate. He belongs in prison, not on TV.

[@Flatearth69]

Thanks for commenting on youtube man

[@asharpbrotha4324]

​@Adontheimperfectionist exactly. Some of these people are so childish. Like im not even a fan of Sean Strickland, I actually don't even particularly like him but he won fair amd square with a good performance. Israel adesanya is still my favorite fighter. Win lose or draw the dude always has my support and I wish him well.

[@n4nurfknb1ness52]

@@asharpbrotha4324Izzy the China champ, who beats his dogs rocket. Good bye China champ.

[@jasoncoomer1226]

Hes never in a hurry to leave when he wins... *A mans true character is revealed in defeat*

[@chrisignacio1791]

I’ve noticed that for awhile Izzy’s great at politicking.Goes from dry humping his opponent to mocking another one’s son while his dad is laying there unconscious.

[@mstevenchapman]

He gave a full post fight interview after his defeat to Alex. I'm proud of Sean. Everyone took him as a joke. I'll always root for Adesanya but you gotta give props where it belongs. Strickland brought the business! Congrats!

[@stoneroses8818]

Sean beats Izzy so bad he even runs away from the presser

[@0okcin605]

😭

[@angelopueyygarcia43]

ran in the fight, ran from the mic

[@chalky_white]

​@@angelopueyygarcia43ran straight home to beat his dog off 🐕🥒✊🏼💦

[@thepelch7285]

@@angelopueyygarcia43 you'd think with all fhis running, his cardio would be better

[@hulksmash3139]

Sean is saving America and the dogs. Hero 🇺🇲🐶

[@beeragonewhere2819]

How so ? In his press conference he stated he shot a dog.

[@AceDbi]

​@@beeragonewhere2819at least his not rape a dog until dead like Izzy.

[@Ryan-ez6mt]

​@@beeragonewhere2819for attacking his dog, learn to listen

[@purplelover4233]

He fondled his dogs penis, both of y’all don’t know how to listen

[@makefoxhoundgreatagain842]

​@@Ryan-ez6mtstill killed a dog though. Which is morally worse - murdering an animal or what izzy did?

[@TimeGallon]

“The camp went great, no injuries, he just had an off night. Nothing was clicking, his defense wasn’t working, his offense wasn’t working. He was just off” Yeah, that’s calling losing a fight.

[@oneyedthing]

The knockdown really messed up Izzy. The PTSD he got from Alex loomed the rest of the rounds. He was backing for 20mins straight.

[@Aerieswhuntermusicofficial]

Yeah man was afraid to engage

[@baektpotato]

Sean beat him front to back. Dominated

[@col.hanslanda2013]

pillar to post chased him down like a stray dog and gunned down.

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

a more merciful fate than the dogs Izzy chases down @@col.hanslanda2013

[@BreastMilkEnjoyerX]

@@col.hanslanda2013 jesus 😭

[@chrisjolly4880]

We gotta stop giving automatic rematches to champions just bc they sell well. Why should every challenger have to beat the champ twice just to be champ. Where's Aljos rematch? He had the toughest schedule of anyone last couple years imo. And I'm all for Chito getting his shot. Keep the integrity of the division and keep the same energy with your champions. Izzy has a losing record over the past year or so. Congrats Sean. You shocked the world brother

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

I think there's the matter of Izzy having beaten everybody. Sure, DuPlessis or whoever but no one cares about that guy: the Sean rematch has a story now. Plus, as an Izzy disliker, when he loses again he'll finally be done for good

[@wadigga3810]

Tell that go Dana lmfao at the end of the day he does was he pleases and we can’t do anything about it

[@ettorebugatti9354]

Aljo will get the rematch. Just not immediately.

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

@user-io6eq9gt6w I've seen more Duplessis being mentioned than anyone else including an automatic rematch. I think you have no idea how much people are backing Dricus Duplessis.

[@ChaelSonnenMMA]

Toughest schedule lmao... A one armed retired dillashaw and a rusty midget is a tough schedule I guess.

[@StuffAndMemes]

Ironically its Sean, the “stupid” guy at middleweight that came in with the smartest gameplay so far of dealing with Izzy’s style. Eric is a fantastic coach

[@ronaldbrennan5806]

The only time Izzy went forward was at the beginning of each round. He ran around the Octogon for 5 rounds and we could see he was tired at the end. The alternate univers Bareman was talking about is in his own mind. Izzy felt Sean's power early in the fight and memories of old KO's surfaced in his mind i'm sure of that because his facials expressions told the story afterwards. Now he knows he can be beat and so his invincible mindset is gone. I bet he will run even more in the futur.

[@RamanSingh-vx2rp]

Next week rematch 😂, Izzy is going to sleep.

[@zahraduaa9303]

Unfortunately he will also lose to Strickland next week... Izzy had nothing for Strickland’s constant pressure and boxing all night

[@jasonolinger7585]

you are probably one of the people who said the same thing about him losing to Alex Pereria, but then he knocked him out.

[@kmy19]

@@jasonolinger7585bro is mad lol just take the L for now

[@solosolo8610]

I mean Izzy was wobbled the whole fight on went toe to toe with Sean I don't think he would of won if he didn't rock Izzy so bad so early that's it

[@jasonolinger7585]

Nope. I am glad Sean beat Izzy. Ever since i seen Izzy wearing dog colors and painting his finger nails i wanted to see him get beat up. @@kmy19

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

yeah he got a lucky shot off on an aging fighter after losing to him 3 times. You'd KO Pereira if you fought him enough times.@@jasonolinger7585

[@LukeNeidig]

Sean’s record is super impressive, like 28-5 now , his style is hard to beat for everyone.

[@Dickfresh710]

He he’s been snaked before. Strickland is a fuckin dog

[@sandeheh3371]

Also he beat Cannonier so should be 29-4

[@PremierDrumz]

@@sandeheh3371 also two of his losses are to former champions Alex Pereira and Kamaru Usman!!

[@dfoster20124621]

If I was Strickland, I would tell Eugene the same thing he tells everyone “he doesn’t deserve a title shot next, he needs to go back and climb up again”

[@KUCaldog187]

Strickland is gonna come home to a hero's welcome! What a story

[@ahronthegreat]

Sean gunna get a hero’s welcome wherever he goes lol

[@GaynaWhite]

Izzy had to go give his puppy his bone 😭💀

[@cristianrodriguez8313]

Bro can't escape the allegations 🤣

[@MikeRahman-px5ht]

@@cristianrodriguez8313It’s not an allegation. He posted a video of him shaking his dogs dick.

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

allegations? that shit is on camera my guy@@cristianrodriguez8313

[@guccimalcs]

@@cristianrodriguez8313there’s video evidence…

[@dariusjavidan5609]

Great job by Sean. To my uneducated eye It seemed like he used a pure striking stance vs Izzy who was still possibly trying to cover takedown. Stance which is much easier to defend low kicks and counter from. Great composure the whole fight too. Congrats

[@user-wg8iw5mj8f]

Sean’s defence, timing, patience and his calculated pressure in this fight was just phenomenal..he has been criticised for his one dimensional style of fighting but that is enough to win a world title

[@jaymac7203]

A rematch is supposed to follow a close fight! Come off it man he got dominated by Strickland. He should have to earn it like anyone else would have to!

[@solosolo8610]

It was a pretty even fight despite Izzy being hurt during most of it you need to look at the stats

[@RKnavi]

Nah Izzy doesn’t deserve shit where there Izzy fans boys at 😭

[@aspoogy]

@@solosolo8610there was nothing close about that fight are you insane

[@hmmm4784]

@@solosolo8610Sean out-struck Izzy 111-97, knocked him down in the first round and won unanimously 49-46 without a scratch on him.

[@LarryMayvid]

​@@hmmm4784where did you see that? I just looked it up on the UFC's site and it says 137-94, and in the biggest load of bullshit I've ever seen, they counted every single strike as a significant strike. Izzy landed probably less than 10 significant strikes, even by the relatively low bar they have for what counts as significant

[@Z_Rodriguez13]

First title defense and got dominated I don’t think you get the rematch for that just my opinion

[@ezzio8611]

Your saying that like he's a first time champ getting a title run, Adesanya is a HOF, he gets what he wants from the UFC.

[@Itraininthebogs]

@@ezzio8611but he got outclassed for 5 rounds. Izzy vs Dricus for the title shot makes sense.

[@user-ok4qb4jq3j]

@@ezzio86111-2 in his last three tho.

[@TheMightyMidget]

@@ezzio8611No he’s not and no he doesn’t 😂 You don’t get back to back immediate rematch’s. Dude literally didn’t have a single defence during this second “reign”

[@ChemicalXII]

"Incorrect. Almost always champions deserve rematches, especially, champions of Israel Adesanya's caliber. Example in boxing, Champion George Kambosos was outclassed by Undisputed Champion Devin Haney and still got & deserved a rematch.".

[@sportsfan_913]

Ppl are maybe figuring Izzy out little by little. Whittaker MUCH closer in rematch. Both Pereira fights were close & he went 1-1 & now he gets beaten thoroughly by Sean.

[@Bringmedejuice]

Pereira actually expose izzy weakness to others which is his leg kick and pressure forward fighter

[@francismcalister7811]

I really think it's bad for the division if Adesanya gets an immediate rematch. He lost 2 out of his last 3 fights and Dricus was supposed to have the next title fight anyways, plus this wasn't a good performance by Israel like the first one against Pereira was (until the end of the 5th). Sean really schooled him tonight, he made Izzy uncapable of landing anything significant and he would've finished the job in round 1 if the bell hadn't saved him. Add Chimaev returning to the scene at middleweight (possibly winning against Costa) and you're definitley holding up the division by letting Izzy have an immediate rematch

[@nf1]

Eh, I dont like immediate rematch's if the guy gets dominated for all 5 rounds

[@amarirasheed6]

He did not get dominated for all 5 rounds. I'm an Israel fan but I can say he lost 3-2. 4-1 is stretch and 5-0 is just pure 🧢.

[@madworker1927]

​@@amarirasheed6clear 5-0 😂 win for john wick

[@MikeRahman-px5ht]

@@amarirasheed6As a Fan, how do you feel about Izzy wanking his dog on tape?

[@light-qe3gv]

@@amarirasheed6dog lover go fk ur dog stop crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bojangles713]

@@amarirasheed6 BS ALL judges ALL MMA fighters saw him dominated at least 4-1 Deal wit it

[@grays617]

Lmao... no rematch.. got dominated

[@ChemicalXII]

"Incorrect. Almost always champions deserve rematches, especially, champions of Israel Adesanya's caliber. Example in boxing, Champion George Kambosos was outclassed by Undisputed Champion Devin Haney and still got & deserved a rematch.".

[@TheMightyMidget]

@@ChemicalXIIhe just got one against Alex you clown. Can’t keep losing and crying rematch.

[@strangeman9362]

​@@ChemicalXIIthis ain't boxing 😂

[@sanelemjwara7771]

​@@ChemicalXIIdoesn't change the fact that China man got worked for 5 rounds. Sound beating if you ask me😂

[@ChemicalXII]

@@strangeman9362 , " 😐 . Improve your reading comprehension. They also didn't fight on the same day, they also are not the same people, they are also not the same height, et cetera. If someone said to you Tom Brady is the Michael Jordan of quarterbacks, you would respond by saying that they are not the same sport. 😐 .".

[@JoeyBeeWon]

AND NEW!!!! I was always a believer in Strickland

[@kevinkuzi]

Seans defense was impeccable.

[@jasonmiller9495]

Your boy got beat up for 5 rounds. I guess Izzy was sick!!! Lmao no Sean’s forward pressure and sticking close to take Izzy’s kicks away is what made Izzy look bad

[@lordford6185]

Sean didn’t wrestle against the cage either to allow izzy to catch his breath or recover, Sean also did brilliant not baiting in for izzys elusive movement and impeding counter/trap off the cage aswell✌🏻

[@solosolo8610]

Naw Izzy was rocked the whole fight good on Sean but we all know that is not what would usually happen if those two get in a ring

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

huh? who's talking about boxing, this aint Amazon@@solosolo8610

[@strangeman9362]

@@solosolo8610 dude Sean only used his boxing against Izzy while Izzy fought Sean via kickboxing regards to Striking and you think Izzy has a chance against Sean in boxing in the ring ? 😂

[@matimbabaloyi2916]

Crazy how the media and Dana is trying to make the narrative that Izzy had an off night big ups to Izzy's coach for being honest and giving Sean credit

[@DeterminedFC]

or it was plain to see lol that doesnt detract from how well sean performed even sean said he thought it would be harded and he cant quite wrap his head around it ..sean won me some change last night but i was surprised in the way it unfolded

[@muzac7345]

Its kind of cool even though its accidental to have a post fight presser with a coach they should do this with all the big coaches, like Trevor Wittman for example.

[@user-uu8br2en7s]

Eugene Bareman is ready to fight Sean himself and show Izzy hows its done. 😂

[@ulyssesshubeilat]

I'll give Izzy a pass! He deserves to spend some quality time with his dog.

[@enockkaisala1936]

Gee! So brutal 😅

[@milesstover3724]

Israel "The Last Dog Wanker" ADAYsanya

[@Twentywulf]

Shocked to see Izzy have no clear answer for Strickland’s style

[@richierich890]

Sean was the better man tonight!

[@MrBlaqgold]

Agree. I thought Strickland would be bread and butter. How u gonna lose a kickboxing match against Strickland?

[@Boyd0006]

@@MrBlaqgoldStrickland turned it into a boxing match

[@MrBlaqgold]

@@Boyd0006 boxing is just kickboxing without kicks bru. A good kickboxer should beat a good boxer

[@qpaulussen8803]

If izzy gets the rematch right away than aljo should too. The UFC sure doesn't want Sean as champ because he just talks what he wants. It's time to make the middleweight division great again.

[@doughboy8121]

You win some you lose some All respect to the fighters Congratulations Too Sean Strickland Well Performed.

[@Nousername0]

Although I’m a big Izzy fan and I’m disappointed he lost, Izzy doesn’t deserve a rematch. He should have to earn that title match again. On another note, I’m also a Strickland fan and I’m glad he’s the champ if Izzy isnt. I think he’ll be a good champ

[@solosolo8610]

You know Strickland is going to have to fight Izzy again eventually your just giving him time to rest

[@mindfreak9674]

​@@solosolo8610Point is you cant just give izzy the rematch, he simply doesnt deserve it.

[@Boyd0006]

@@solosolo8610maybe, maybe not. Still doesn’t deserve an immediate rematch.

[@Nousername0]

@@solosolo8610 okay? Lmao what was your point in telling me this? You say it as if I’m not a fan of Izzy lol I wanted him to win but he didn’t and he doesn’t deserve a rematch. He has to earn it.

[@dontkillthemessengerpodcast]

I feel the same way! Like both fighters a lot, but to be fair, IZZY doesn’t deserve an immediate rematch!

[@neptunessorrow6119]

Izzy might be strong physically but I always felt he was weak mentally, and this proves that. Can’t even sit down for 10 minutes to answer some questions.

[@guccimalcs]

He’s a homosexual weeb who touches dogs. Obviously he’s mentally weak

[@hernanmurillo8925]

Yep. Oh but if he won he would've been there for the entire press conference bashing sean

[@milesstover3724]

hes a narcissistic diva, what else is there to say

[@woodyharrelson2624]

Yeah I knew Sean would win when he hurt his feelings so hard at the presser

[@thomasre9382]

wdym most people who lost wouldnt even show up a post conference.

[@themeanaverage.1692]

We always hear about the grappler vs the striker. Everyone forgets about the fighter vs the athlete. Tonight the fighter defeated the athlete.

[@brankomrsic8544]

...hvala Vam...gospon....sto ste uz izzya ...respect

[@swornimbam4571]

No rematch!!!! What is izzy gonna do in rematch??? Wrestle !!

[@desean3402]

Glad he showed up for the press conference even if it was for a short while but Sean just imposed his will throughout the fight

[@lakeconroehouse]

“Showed up” 😂😂😂

[@Bluis5445]

Izzy a bum

[@henkupmukho]

Strickland took the dog outta him 😂😂😂

[@nickkruel5415]

Bro what hahahahahah

[@abassovnodrich399]

This wasn't Izzy in this fight. You call that a match. The lion of Africa will come back and will destroy Strickland. Strickland prepare yourself for the rematch.

[@sportsfan_913]

Eugene is a top tier coach, but whatever there gameplan was tonight was not it. No aggression at all. Backfoot all fight. Seems like they prayed for an opening instead of finding one.

[@SombreSnakePlissken]

So how is that make him a top tier coach when you just described zero game plan 😅

[@oxsila]

Seems like he thought Sean would be open like he was against pereira when he caught him. But instead he was even more smart with his defense and just got in his face and countered instead of letting izzy counter him. With that said though, were Sean to do exactly what he did this fight against Pereira, Alex would've 100% caught him and put him to sleep. Izzy just doesn't have that kind of power so he was in trouble the whole time.

[@TheKoolBean]

Eugene is the absolute man, so much respect for him.

[@zacstjernqvist3565]

Yep he don

[@KUCaldog187]

With a response like this from Izzy a rematch is the last thing he "deserves"

[@gabornemeth2647]

EXACTLY!!!

[@vagabondquerier9375]

So very true. He NEEDS a break.

[@chrisignacio1791]

FR

[@TheSickjits]

NO REMATCH!!! This was his 1st defense back!! It's not like he racked up 3 or 4 more defenses. Izzy has had plenty of opportunities. If he truly wants to be a world champ again he will work his way back up. It will only take him 1 or 2 fights. But Sean outclassed you and showed the world that flashy techniques will get you places, but basics and fundamentals will get you world titles.

[@assassin7250]

this comment is goated! I was rooting for Sean even those who underestimated him. He is the real deal.

[@jdash24ful]

This is a joke of a comment… look how many times izzy has fought and defended prior to the Alex lost… nobody on the roster fights as much as he does and keeps up with obligations like he does… you guys are freaking idiots for real

[@MAD_KIOTTI]

He should beat Khamzat before getting a title shot

[@Cultee]

The way Sean went and trained with other people, that being periera. And listening to what they thought his mistakes were. Corrected them. It definitely made him a better fighter.

[@SunnyBoy_96]

Sean got to izzy's head .. Sean's performance was flawless he a true dog when it comes to fighting.. Well deserved champ 🏆 👏

[@alexhardy13]

1-2 in his last 3 and got dominated badly by a new contender. Stop giving these undeserving clowns constant rematches

[@okogujerry7010]

If you are into fight, you won't call a fighter clown.

[@tomrussell9829]

Woke soy boys calling ppl haters for stating facts 😂 izzy didnt defend this title reign kids Try dealing with reality it might help you look less like utter morons😂

[@AlexCS8]

@@okogujerry7010 Lol why did it hurt your feeling ? Elsa fan girls are so butthurt right now i love this day thank you Strickland

[@ancestraljns1747]

your fighter almost got 50-45 ed fair and clean, Adesanya was outclassed and today he got totally discovered. he will not be the same, save this. 😊

[@richardlopez3868]

I think Izzy got round 2 almost round 3 but yeah Sean turned it up end of 4 and won 5 and 1

[@BigFootCurt]

@@richardlopez3868what you smoking..? 😂

[@eustaciosolisii]

Izzy won’t ever be the same after this fight. I was ride or die for Sean glad to see him win 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gc-hn4ky]

ddp vs strickland and boris/costa vs izzy

[@eustaciosolisii]

@@gc-hn4ky I agreee

[@devadasn]

I wonder if this guy misses being the guitarist for soundgarden. Glad he’s doing well in mma

[@frayden]

😂

[@mountain-fire-genetics]

Kim thial a legend . Bareman not. But funny

[@dukenukem69]

He fell on black days

[@chuiparags5565]

No rematch for izzy. Remember he wanted Khamzat if he beat Costa over DDP? Let him have it and get DDP the next title shot. WIN WIN!

[@sy12]

I can’t believe izzy went out like that. Still not looking to risk it knowing he’s behind on the cards. I guess that first round shot from Sean really made him timid. Or maybe Sean’s crazy cardio was too much in late rounds. And did anyone else think izzy looked out of shape? He had gyno on BOTH sides this time. Happy to see sean as the new champ. Well deserved. A true fighter’s fighter.

[@MAD_KIOTTI]

Having gyno doesn't mean he's OUT of shape, it means the opposite. He grows boobs before all of his fights as a side effect of the PEDs he is cycling during his camp.

[@jacqueswolmarans6060]

Don’t know how you prepare for a rematch when it was 5-0 rounds for Strickland 😂 Was indeed an amateur fight for Sean

[@superstitiouspre-literatep9730]

Judges unanimously scored it 49-46, so CKB is gonna cling to that as much as possible

[@NobStop]

No rematch necessary. Izzy was on home territory and didnt have to make any sort of real climate or environmental adjustment like Sean had to.

[@TheMALIA9]

Only option imo is for DDP to fight Adesanya, winner fights for the belt. Izzy being 1-2 out of his last 3 fights doesn’t deserve a shot right away. DDP shouldn’t fight for the title and plus Dana doesn’t like him turning down the Izzy fight so no chance he gets a shot

[@alaskatoburningmen4549]

That's sounds about right.I think Izzy is a good matchup for Dricus, i would slightly lean toward Strickland though in Du Plessis-Strickland, even though i'd like Dricus to win.

[@Diamondchamp302]

What are you two saying, ddp beat Whittaker, he is number 1 in the world why does he need a title eliminator fight? If anything Izzy fight winner of Costa and Borz for title eliminator Or trilogy with Rob While DDP fights Strickland

[@user-uo7oq2rb6j]

No no DDP deserve it

[@poopcrust3400]

Nah DDP vs Sean next

[@Cp_9900]

DDP should get the title shot, although if Khamzat looks like a world beater against Costa I can see that happening

[@begreatbeu]

Eugene should get the mic more. Genius At Work

[@Zedaso]

Like many others were saying before the fight "It's going to be so one sided, Izzy is gonna destroy this guy" I think Izzy thought that himself, got too overconfident, tried to do what he did to Alex but Sean was too good with his defence and pressure. I think Izzy just straight up underestimated Sean.

[@hernanmurillo8925]

"The universe does things" . Okay team devil. Your downfall was inevitable.

[@arod4539]

Fr I hate it when people say "tHe UnIvErSe"

[@real2606]

​@@arod4539JoOzuS KrAiSt is more believable to you? 😂😂

[@milesstover3724]

their whole camp is a bunch of weirdo narcissistic godless goofs.....great to see a man like Sean smoke them all out of the spotlight

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

"HERES THE THING GUYS" SEAN IS FOR AMERICA!#UFCCHAMP

[@TroyTactical25]

I think it’s such a mentality thing, like, we all (majority) thought that Israel was going to do what he did to Costa, but the mental weight of fighting someone you are presumed to have more skill than is a HEAVY weight, because of how upsetting it would be to lose. Sean had nothing to lose, Izzy had everything to lose.

[@kickdawson]

When has the Philly Shell ever worked in MMA? Sean pulled it off on one of the greatest pure strikers in MMA history. The Philly Shell typically only works standing still, Sean uses it to set up his offence while moving forward. Absolutely insane. It’s not like he’s throwing spectacular strikes, he took Izzy to school with the good old 1-2 and teep kicks. Give the man his props he outclassed Izzy through 5 rounds.

[@mink4110]

No!!!!! It was not an off night for izzy no!!! It's just that that sean had a better understanding of izzy's movement and game plan, and the most crucial thing was when sean dropped izzy in the first round that made izzy doubt a bit to engage!! No off night never, izzy was at his best

[@theeagle906]

Izzy must have thought all the cringe lines he'd say on Strickland after the press conference. If things go wrong - Universe throw curve balls at you. If things go right - I Manifested this. In Izzy's words - That's a Cap on his character.

[@chrisignacio1791]

He can diss it out but can’t take it..Run Away Izzy 😂

[@SombreSnakePlissken]

Just complete horse sh!t but they all feed into each other’s delusions his “Gem” of a team 😅 .. Why they’re all so soy

[@oxsila]

You when a fighter that you don't like says literally anything at a press conference win or lose: ThAts A cAp On HiS cHaRaCtEr You just don't like Izzy lol. You're gonna find fault in anything he does that's how someone living in your walls works

[@rickjones641]

I feel bad for Blood Diamond (unfortunate nickname aside). He was a savage kickboxer, who was meant to be the next coming of the Izzy style fighter, and he can't seem to get it done at the top level of MMA. Really does show how tough this sport is.

[@MAD_KIOTTI]

Blood Diamond is getting cut from the UFC next week

[@rickjones641]

@@MAD_KIOTTI makes sense tbh.

[@StuffAndMemes]

His mma striking is suspect at best for sure. He definitely could get something going but he seems to be lacking that overall base

[@rickjones641]

@@StuffAndMemes for sure. Do you think some people get stuck in one style if they do it from an early age? I mean, standing across from someone must feel the same and give you the same vibes initially... and then they shoot on you and it's like everything instinctual is 'wrong'. I was excited for him coming in. I was joping for a more forward-going version of Izzy, which is what he seemed to be slated to be coming in.

[@VirtualGhostMaster]

Nah. DDP vs Desean Strickland for the blackest MW champion ever

[@jackcamp6149]

His dog was clearly waiting for him

[@mishoniwanniman8321]

Immediate rematches should only apply after an impressive streak of consecutive title defenses imo.

[@robertpickering641]

Fair play with the honesty 👏

[@TheCuzzieKage]

Respect to Izzy and his team for not making excuses and giving Sean all the credit he deserves

[@shanonhills4995]

What!!!! Excuses were the first answer

[@light-qe3gv]

U cant make excuses when u getting smashed for 5 rounds 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grahamm4814]

They were making excuses though

[@Jsten16]

he literally did not make an excuse what@@shanonhills4995

[@SS-zz4wj]

Not really lol. Saying that Izzy can beat Sean if they fight next week, or even tomorrow night isn't respecting Sean's achievement

[@YRG_JR]

Sean Mayweather defense really does wins championships

[@picklerick7872]

Izzy dont deserve a rematch this was his first title defence of his new reign. Let the division move on and let him prove his worth again.

[@beng7613]

First time I’ve seen Eugene totally honest. Much appreciated.

[@SuperHotrod4]

Izzy, looked off and sloppy because Shawn has an awkward style. It wasn’t an off night, Shawn just made him work. All because Shawn is very unorthodox. It wasn’t an off night!!! Shawn had the plan. Stop with the excuses.

[@draco2xx]

sean

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

Sean

[@chrisignacio1791]

D’sean

[@SuperHotrod4]

@@ConnorMcCartney95 Haha yup

[@gmedran23]

I like Adesanya in general, even tho Im a big Whittaker fan. But No. Adesanya should not be granted a rematch just off of what he has done. He lost fair and square. Its time to move pieces in the 185 division. Dricus Du Plessis and Jared Cannonier should be in front of Israel Adesanya.

[@miguelnehm5791]

This guy Izzy was becoming too arrogant and too proud as well. It’s a good thing Sean humbled Adesanya. It’s a good performance from Sean

[@bradleymcdonald6273]

Eugene Bareman Vs Sean Strickland - that's the fight to make. UFC make it happen!

[@MWXLL308]

After beating izzy 49-46 unanimous decision i doubt he gets the immediate rematch

[@mtbfever8578]

The last dog bender is finally gone 🙌 probably went to see the 🐶 Thanks Sean Strickland ❤ What a guy to be a champion Perfect role model for snowflakes and adesanya fans 👏