How Strickland pulled off the impossible

‪@archetypeboxingclub‬
Breakdown of Strikland vs Adesanya and how he used a unique combination of the boxing philly shell to defeat one of MMA's most feared strikers.

[@jasonjewell1667]

It was a complete master class on fumdamentals. He whooped him for 25 minutes with just the basics. Was impressive to watch.

[@archetypeboxingclub]

Totally agree

[@drugbustin]

wasn't really a master class...Izzy just didn't show up that night...He looked slow before either fighter threw any punches

[@aleksiheija8170]

​@@drugbustinCope. Dog molester I mean Gynobender sorry I mean Izzy "looked off" because Sean was just that good and completely disarmed him.

[@thearyaputra]

​@@drugbustin cope harder. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ahrone1586]

​@@drugbustincope

[@Wyatt_Riley]

Dont forget the push kicks. Sean was constantly poking at him with 20% power push kicks

[@archetypeboxingclub]

He has a very effective front kick indeed

[@nick9625]

Agreed. The push kick also set up his boxing. E.g: the last sequence of the fight had Sean landing an overhand which was set up by a push kick feint.

[@jorgeverjel1392]

@@nick9625bro that’s just kickboxing💀💀💀

[@ScuffedLandlord]

​@jorgeverjel1392 yea, he JUST beat the world class kickboxer in kickboxing 💀

[@historyiwitness5915]

Yeah, because that wins World Championships LOL keep believing it. Sean doesn't even believe he actually won. Adesanya was not trying to win the fight. He was trying to win with his bookie.

[@SergioMendoza760]

I love how Sean beat one of the most dynamic strikers ever seen in MMA with a fucking Jab, a straight, and some body kicks😂 it’s genuinely impressive that he did it with so few weapons. Proof that defense is the best offense, if you can’t get hit but can consistently hit your opponent you are going to win 100% of the time.

[@anonymoose2474]

Those push kicks were enormous, totally disrupted isreal over and over and messed with his balance at range and prevented him from even counter striking

[@Beer_Me]

Says a lot about adesanya's defense

[@Kangaroofilet]

@@anonymoose2474lol no the reason he lost is because izzy can’t box in the pocket for shit 😂

[@anonymoose2474]

That was a huge part of it, but the push kicks were a huge part too. In my opinion, those push kicks are what did it@@Kangaroofilet

[@MrSturdystratus]

He gets hit all the time lol pereira kod him inside 3 minutes

[@mojibi]

It was such a beautifully disciplined game from Sean

[@willchongwei]

So basically *Boxing fundamentals implemented well with checking leg kicks. ✅

[@sunofpeter2]

Funny how that works.

[@djdankmemes9257]

Definitely helps when your opponent doesn't shoot any takedown

[@TheNEOverse]

@@djdankmemes9257 So? This was still perfect strategy against an opponent.

[@Bl00dCrown]

@@djdankmemes9257 When a beta yugioh dweeb and a beta naruto dweeb both act like they know anything about combat sports. LOL.

[@jesseflores9087]

Front kicks played a big part too

[@wesleypipes5673]

A testament to refined simplicity!

[@MeretHeret]

Nah dogbender just got dog bended

[@MeretHeret]

Hey animal abuser

[@mantis-mike5882]

Strickland gas really grown on me this past year. Really appreciate his toughness and style.

[@xiMaarKo]

He like a new style diaz bro

[@romelgrigorian307]

Sean is the most underrated middleweight. Great fighter and a great champion. Congratulations bro.

[@MrSturdystratus]

Solid fighter but not great. He probably won’t defend one time successfully

[@DestenyLuvsGod]

@@MrSturdystratusStill beat the champion. Somebody you’d call great.

[@drugbustin]

not actually...he couldnt even defend his belt once...his win was a fluke like many called....CYA

[@XXX66-xu3]

​@drugbustin no it wasn't lol 😂

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

​@@drugbustinLol, If Anything that was a Draw, You Sucker....

[@HarborSite-7]

His distance control was key to that victory as well. He was able to just step back out of the way of a lot of those low kicks.

[@davidmackie5850]

Yea for sure he checked a bunch and stepped back a bunch izzy really couldn't get anything going on them kicks super impressive

[@captaindred342]

it's like he had actual martial arts training instead of MMA training 😂 huh, who woulda thought that would ever happen...

[@ikeepitreal24]

​@captaindred342 you're a douche bag

[@Sheluvsjoe]

⁠​⁠@@captaindred342what are you even talking about? Sean used a combination of boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. That’s literally mixed martial arts aka mma? You’re out here saying he used one discipline that fight? Cracked out😂😂

[@captaindred342]

@@Sheluvsjoe LTR crackhead lol That is what YOU just said, not me. lmao 🤣

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

It was so cathartic to watch him beqt izzy's ass like that.

[@pablot-r9402]

And being smart, tactical, all the way to the finish, unlike that idiot Alex Pereira who would've beat Isreal twice decisively if he wasn't such an impatient finisher.

[@TheEnigma1995]

@@pablot-r9402 yeah idk why he didnt address that in the rematch considering he almost got finished with the same shot in the first fight

[@CombatSportsNerd]

@@pablot-r9402 I don’t know how he’s an idiot for just making a simple mistake dude. Especially considering he’s still three and one against Izzy

[@NBaa2123]

@@CombatSportsNerd2-2* izzy won the first k1 fight.Alex only won with lucky punches(izzy mostly dominates the rounds)

[@lellugamer9468]

@@NBaa2123on record it’s 3-1

[@darksider-dp1xo]

Dont forget to mention the march forward and strickland's tall postion made izzy unable to question mark kick or feinting head kicks, was amazing to watch how izzy didt even try those

[@adxrexim1432]

He tried question mark kick and head kick. It doesnt work and tried other attack

[@drugbustin]

dont forget to mention his win was a fluke...you guys just got exposed....CYA...enjoy the copium bar

[@darksider-dp1xo]

@@drugbustin hmmm what? Someone miss therapy this weekend... 🤭🤣

[@-tzadakim-7805]

Don’t forget the teep. He essentially mixed Muay Thai with a Philly shell boxing stance

[@lefthook95]

He only thrown about 4 teep all night.

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

​@@lefthook95Nah, He Threw Way More Than That Lmao.......

[@ShaighJosephson]

Yup, Strickland surprised me by finally fighting a smart fight... I never expected it and neither did Izzy...

[@danstewart2770]

Finally?

[@jamesfreeman6946]

Strickland is a smart fighter a majority of the time wdym?

[@daniels4102]

Seeing as how it was the most important fight of his career..

[@philipwhitcomb5358]

@@daniels4102Sean's pretty much always been a smart, disciplined fighter. He's no bucking bronco in the cage, acting wild and out of control.

[@beetea2886]

He almost always fight smart. Him talking and being loud is just a character that makes it seem like he's not a high iq fighter. He knows what he's doing

[@smokeykick]

Great analysis and break down Sir!🇺🇸👍

[@archetypeboxingclub]

Thank you

[@TrapperTVFoss]

First video I’ve seen of this guy! He just gave the best explanation of why Strickland won the fight from any analyst I’ve heard. The one detail I haven’t heard anyone say is how he closed the distance. If you watch adesanyas attacking, it comes from a counter strike mentality when people use jabs and set ups to close the distance. He then evades and counter strikes using his length and reach. Strickland never gave him that opportunity. He just marched him down and closed the distance while still being tight in his guard. Which drew strikes from Adesanya, which Strickland countered and connected. I think how he closed the distance was the most important factor. This guy had a great all around analysis.

[@archetypeboxingclub]

Thank you

[@Ton12]

That was a great fight not the most exciting but one to be remembered for all of the other reasons. This year was a pretty good year of fights even in boxing and we still have a few great ones left.

[@sleeperino3054]

Love that the champ is grounded in boxing fundamentals

[@chrisbrooks6965]

This is how he fights every fight

[@BigWrangler]

Brings a tear to my eye. Was so beautiful

[@qazmko22]

When they replayed Izzy getting dropped, my jaw hit the floor, that kid got dropped with just a one-two combo.

[@giga_chad9]

He’s a 30 something year old man💀

[@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners]

Strickland's like the terminator, he just keeps coming.

[@Pan8oy]

"No man who beats off of cartoons is gonna beat me" "A grown ass man on tik tok, maybe that's the problem" He won the fight the moment he demoralized Izzy trash talking... He made Izzy face the fact he's no man next to him...

[@allmightysenator]

Legit one of my favorite fights of all time

[@drugbustin]

nah the ddp one was better....Exposed Sean's win as a fluke and shut his fans up tonight....love it !

[@nnamdi602]

This fight was the perfect example of why Boxing is still the go to fundamental fighting form.

[@deceivery]

how many dominant mma champions have come from a boxing base? very fucking few.

[@duc2133]

To say that is unfair because “boxing” isn’t a style it’s so old it has basically incorporated all striking styles. There are a thousand different ways to box.

[@ceez3317]

It’s wrestling, and this is coming from someone whos boxed their whole life

[@its-c0e-u-see]

Say what now? Izzy is a striker that is afraid to take it to the ground, Izzy wasn't gonna surprise d'sean with anything

[@CombatSportsNerd]

I wouldn’t say it’s the go to style but it’s definitely worth learning for obvious reasons

[@Jboy1988]

More isn’t always better. Fear a man who practice one kick 1000 times then 1000 kicks 100 times. You don’t need a lot to wine in life. Just stay consistent with the basics. All the rest is fluff.

[@bxbfakegothx701]

Absolutely love this breakdown

[@VillainViran]

Don't forget he'd raise his leg, and upon blocking he'd let his shin off easy by allowing a hinge

[@tootalltoft35]

Im an izzy fan but sean put the perfect gameplan together and executed it flawlessly. Mans is a beast. Im ready for his next fight.

[@Kayluv101]

you loook like the definition of a true man 😂😂😂

[@rumandredbull100]

Lmaooooo

[@God-vl8qo]

Literally the reason why i clicked this video Bro looks prehistoric🤣🤣

[@danielbate13]

Until Dricus gets hold of him in the new year yeah

[@gooch9654]

Thanks for explaining some thing that we already watched. Doing gods work buddy.

[@bamxz9336]

Your physique is great man, you look good! Very plain and simple delivery of information as well. Strickland is easily my favorite fighter, no bullshit just basics

[@djLagwayEnjoyer]

As much as I love Sean, this style of defense/fighting will only work against a guy who 100% is not looking for takedowns. The Philly shell won’t work against a guy who has an adequate ground game because standing straight up like that is practically inviting a takedown. Props to Sean but if he fights a wrestler next, he’s gonna have to switch it up

[@archetypeboxingclub]

Adesanya was not going to shoot a double leg so he stood dead upright knowing this. He has already beat super tough Dagestani Wrestler in prior fight using same style.

[@tylermoore3271]

Sean has great wrestling. Not valid bud

[@tylermoore3271]

And 1 . The game plan for this fight was for sean to use his wrestling on Izzy. He got in the ring and decided to SPAR the fuck out of him. Guys a great champion

[@jonnybro7676]

84% takedown defense

[@benry007]

Why are you saying that like its a criticism? He had a game plan for this particular fight and executed it. Doesn't mean he is going to use the same style in every fight from now on.

[@williamhardisty2867]

Imagine if Sean put just little bit more power in that first shots in the first round 😮 guaranteed knockout.

[@tinkywinky4449]

Guaranteed knockout? Lol Tell me you don't fight without telling me.

[@TheNEOverse]

He can't. His tall straight punching style is bad for power punching, they don't teach you that in boxing at all. It was perfect as a counter strategy to Izzy though.

[@RidgeRunner-Inc]

Great breakdown, Remember to Square up and Philly Shell, and stand upright ❤

[@Big_Dog2303]

Awesome. He beat the world's MOST ARROGANT box that urgently needed to be put in his place

[@medjayjones1136]

Are you talking about Conor McGregor or the white supremacists, sean strickland?

[@s.j.5810]

​@medjayjones1136 Stop it. You know he didn't mean it like that. Izzy got arrogant, everyone could see that.

[@medjayjones1136]

@@s.j.5810 There are and have been many arrogant people in our world. Mozart was arrogant. King David was arrogant. George Washington and Cecil Rhodes were arrogant. I like my athletes a little cocky. Doesn't hurt anybody. King David's, Washington's and Rhodes' arrogance did hurt people but I enjoy very confident entertainers. I do hate white supremacists, though.

[@intellygent-alienking5651]

Confidence is not arrogance. Stop confusing the two

[@zmo1ndone502]

It was really a defensive master class. He check almost every kick, blocked every high kick. N just walked him like a jabbing terminator

[@carlodanger8187]

Peein yo pants is the COOOOLEST! You’re not cool unless…. You pee your pants!

[@asaprob1373]

Grow up 😂

[@DangOlJesse]

He was absolutely composed and in his element. Wish he pulled it off against DDP too. He's still a champion, in my eyes.

[@savagehyphen01]

I use this daily in training 😊 I’m happy to see this

[@lccody1537]

The Strickland Shell baby!!!

[@raybanvleet]

I remember watching my first mma fight

[@YannickGl]

As someone who only does hobby sparring - imagine someone with such a good eye, with such pressure CONSTANTLY in your face. That must be incredibly tiring. I think a lot of people underestimate it because he doesn't throw spinning shit or anything like that Great video 👌

[@MakHash420]

That is how sean always fights. He has insane cardio and is always in fights shape

[@tinyky2598]

Nicksick is a HOF coach for sure. I really loved seeing the differences in each fighters corner after each round

[@Dubyea]

You explained that great to someone who watch’s but has no mma experience Thanks, Great clip

[@shamrock6008]

Watching that fight i was really surprised such an experienced kickboxer as izzy couldnt figure out such a classic defense.

[@5541james]

I felt like obviously his defense was excellent but his discipline to not over extend himself and go for more combos than what we’re there is what won him this fight. He also did a great job of cutting the cage and walking Israel back the whole fight. Constantly making him circle wasting energy, by the 5th sean looked good for another 5. Not the most action packed fight but technically beautiful to watch play out. Israel didn’t look flat footed or slow to me as Dana and many media said he just looked lost and frustrated that everything he tried was blocked or countered. Great breakdown!

[@kycamp1959]

this is why i train boxing. i feel like it’s the most effective martial art, i’ve been thinking about transitioning to kick boxing tho

[@spliffsforbreakfast]

As an Izzy fan, my heart is shattered into a trillion pieces and idk if I’ll ever be the same… As a fight fan, it was a masterclass. Actually amazing to watch. s/o Strickland.

[@mychaljames8025]

What I love about mma is that it’s a combination of many different combat activities. It’s like the voltran of combat sports

[@Viper83]

Beautiful breakdown. I love it 👏👏👏

[@archetypeboxingclub]

Thank you!

[@irrelevantideology9640]

Man, the second time I watched that fight, EXACTLY what stuck out to me was how cleanly he was checking Izzy's kicks. I mean he looked like a damn ai robot.

[@clgmafnas]

Seans plan was executed perfectly. Patient, disciplined and accurate. Plus, it seems to happen to a lot of champs where, the pressure of defending gets to you... let's see how long hes able to hold on to it 🤙🏼

[@andohish27]

They're gonna be talking about this fight and using it as teaching material just off the technique and fundamentals alone for years to come. That was an absolute clinic by Strickland.

[@barkersbarbecue7830]

One of the biggest upsets. Although Strickland blew everyone away with that win I personally think when Matt Serra beat GSP had to be the biggest upset in UFC history

[@drexelspivey872]

Sean absolutely walked him down and whipped his ass. So cool to see him using the Philly shell variation.

[@vincently4431]

He the living embodiment of “I fear not the man that knows 1000 kicks but the man has done 1 kick 1000 times”

[@jamesharris184]

Great analysis thank you

[@blablablabla8290]

Sean also intercepts punches and catches them directing them away. Which is something they tell you not to even really try but it works really well For him

[@kenkelble358]

wisdom ,His team, His coach!!

[@guygaudreau8585]

I agree about your assessment and the philly shell

[@jaymxu]

This is why boxing is such a Gem.

[@raddavis2745]

Great analysis! Subscribed!

[@jamesmillward]

Excellent analysis!

[@jacobballou8179]

“Basics, Prince Zuko. Break his roots!” - Uncle Iroh

[@austinneves7559]

MMA and boxing can be friends

[@That-guy916]

Thank you Sean thank you

[@b-sideplank]

This is the most accurate analysis of what happened

[@thebasquez]

I think sean strickland should be teaching boxing to the world!!! Champ

[@zGJungle]

His style is the bastard love child of Boxing and Muay Thai

[@nathanelbert4984]

Thank you for break his fighting technique dude Thank you couldn't of said it better

[@bengauci1836]

The importance of good boxing skills cannot be overrated. If you can counter leg kicks and choke holds as well just add patience and discipline. With this recipe you will be hard to beat.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Izzy had an off night. He was an active champ and fought top flight competition. It took a toll. I want to see Strickland go on a multi-year title defense run.

[@Oshianis]

Strickland understood the assignment and exexuted the game plan to the T

[@BassSniper209]

Excellent breakdown

[@Just-a-Dad-tryin]

You have no idea how fulfilling it was for me to watch him win like that when all my friends used to tell me that stance and style wouldn’t work. Now he won the belt and I can beat em all up ❤

[@sp4cepigz174]

He was a complete machine dog. That was the first and only fight I’ve seen him it was master class

[@gallaxseizor9216]

Thats why you master the fundamental of the basics

[@Jimmy_2828]

This man looks more scary than Sean himself

[@kencarson3451]

Great analysis brother

[@nickmendoza2393]

You explained it perfectly. Wow

[@TURBO_SLABS]

I like how this is an “upset”… Upset for who??? Izzy fans? Give this man the credit he deserves! You are literally demonstrating how basics still get the job done. Sean outsmarted Izzy in this one. Izzy forgot the basics a long time ago. Sean is just the first to really exploit that in such a bad way.

[@JAshfit]

Going off of the squaring of the shoulders and his guard in the center, that is a wing chun principle. One hand always protecting your centerline.

[@d.a.s.3921]

When you get old, you will realize how insignificant this video really is in the bigger scheme of life.. But you do you. 👍

[@AYOFinest]

Not the biggest in ufc history but definitely up there. Great vid btw

[@WillyWonka.-]

That was basic but beautiful After Leon Edwards headkick, this was the next beautiful ko to watch

[@golden10ful]

I did this against my dad, im 24 hes 55, we were just joshin around when i caught his left kick with my left foot and was perfectly lined up for the meanest right hand superman punch. I pulled before it could connect and he was shook in a sense after. Its definitely a valid style if you are always moving forward

[@patrickshepherd4664]

Love how they come up with a great plan

[@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz]

We watched the fight with our own eyes. It's like you're explaining what happened in the fight to your blind friend. But thx for treating me like an idiot and telling me what I saw with my own eyes. And I boxed for 7 years and am very familiar with the Philly Shell.

[@nikoprsnds]

I had chills at the end of the 5th round when Sean started to celebrate while still fighting. He just completely shut Izzy down for 25 straight minutes and made it look too easy.

[@RedDragonEnigma]

Proof that styles make fights. Sean Couldn't beat Alex which made everyone think he had no chance Against Izzy. But lord and behold we get the most Chaotic UFC champion 🙏.

[@fredlagrandier6511]

And that's how boxing CAN beat MMA!!

[@mexicanamerican8062]

That's my coach! He use to make me feel like it was my first day.. fukn beast!

[@RAMSRT500]

Matt Serra's first round tko of Georges St. Pierre will always be the UFC's biggest upset.

[@AllStarFlamePepito]

His teeps helped him gauge the distance and reset. Very good

[@SnapnCrack]

Commenting for the Alg. Pretty much sums it up mr coach guy

[@silver1253]

Wow youre a good instructor so precise 😮

[@gedrooney9305]

Beautiful victory

[@brophymusprime593]

Coincidentally, this is also how Sean is going to get mauled by khamzat or Usman. Walking forward squared up like that is a recipe for a double leg

[@bv-im1fg]

amazing breakdown