Sean Strickland thought beating Israel Adesanya ‘would be a lot harder’ | UFC 293

[@michaelmcconnell7302]

Sean won because he knew it would be hilarious. God bless him.

[@lowlowseesee]

LOL

[@STANKORachev]

​@@lowlowseeseeIzzy got robbed smh. Run it baaaaaack asap

[@praisethesun9434]

Izzy didn't even talk in the post fight presser cause he has dogs to molest 💀

[@uhok6712]

@@STANKORachev is this extreme cope or brain damage? I’ll let the people decide

[@eternal3301]

​@@STANKORachev AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@axel_adams4988]

A wise man once said, “No man who beats off to cartoons is gonna beat me”

[@TowerDoge]

😂

[@ImyourhuckleberryAC]

White Greatness 👊💪

[@yumjoystyle2]

Izzy gonna be like Ronda after her loss like; *"l gotta stay alive so l can have puppies with my man!"* 🤴🏿❤🐶

[@q60pablo88]

Lol

[@真是老二次元了]

😂

[@b-conn6624]

Imagine coming into a fight fully accepting that you're probably going to get knocked out just to walk the guy down and barely take any damage. Absolutely love to see it.

[@rustlerv6549]

Nahhh dude imagine this mans brain during that whole fight, the left hemisphere was probably like should it be this easy? Why am I not knocked out yet? Am I winning this round? Oh my god dude I'm winning the round while the right brain is just PUNCH, DUCK, BLOCK, PUNCH AGAIN, PUNCH

[@BastedwithMustard]

@@rustlerv6549dude that alone is why the rematch is going to be even more dominant. He wont have as many jitters and nervous energy aha.. then again he seemed to handled it SO well. Looked like he was sparring.

[@DeletedUser73926]

@@BastedwithMustardespecially with that mental barrier gone now about whether he can even beat Israel

[@ruslanb6296]

reminds me of rockhold vs bisping

[@dibdabdub64]

​@@DeletedUser73926won't be a rematch

[@heroman711]

Well, I’ve become a fan. You have to appreciate his sheer concentration and patience that entire fight. He followed Izzy the entire fight, never leaving his side, and taking his opportunities when he could. Humble in the end. This was this man’s Rocky moment.

[@subtomypage]

u casuals just catchn on to him follow the schmo on here and him and helens pages seans a regular on there bein goofy

[@reasonablekinda2269]

@@subtomypageSean’s basically another member of their channels with how much I’ve seen him show up on there lol.

[@nro9450]

I’m guessing he was just as focused in training. Izzy probably not as much especially after coming off such a huge win and being such a favorite. He said it himself “I’m going to make it look easy” and he probably trained with that mentality. Thought he was levels beyond Sean in regard to skill

[@AM-uc4yd]

you don't know mma @@nro9450

[@babdabubda5266]

casual my nuts on ya fohead lil guy @@subtomypage

[@Abcya276]

Crazy! Sean doesn’t have a mark on him, I don’t think anybody could have predicted this was the way that fight would go.

[@kamtroy2527]

I thought Sean would win by KO. Never doubt a real man, especially when he's up against a dog diddler who paints his nails and claims 5 different countries.

[@sunleo6161]

i did

[@TalhaShaikh67]

i did

[@ettorebugatti9354]

Literally no one. There was not a single soul on earth who predicted straight up stand up domination by Sean without a single takedown attempt. Not even Sean predicted that.

[@jayden2331]

I did a parlay with izzy, but im still happy that sean won. 🇺🇸

[@Turtlemannnn90]

Sean’s cardio is actually insane. He looked like he could go another 10 rounds.

[@rippindrummer666]

What better way to get fight cardio than by fighting! Lol. All he does is spar

[@JigglesLovely]

@@rippindrummer666yeah, you can definitely tell, his physique is purely off of sparring and cardio training, no muscles needed, still hits like a truck

[@thersten]

It's because he was moving forward and not throwing much, mainly defending

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Easy Target Vigrx Plus

[@John_Connor556]

All he does is spar, no doubt! 👑

[@MmaShinobi]

Most impressive thing to me was, at the end of the fight, Sean was not even tired at all, he was ready for another 5 rounds easy, and Izzy was very fatigued & close to being done. Great job new champ, you deserve that gold!

[@FAFOCLUB]

That’s what I was saying. During round 5 I was literally telling my buddies that Stricklands toughest battle is the judges. He literally stayed focus and didn’t overcommit knowing Izzy was hoping and praying for overcommitment.

[@arlindblaze4148]

Izzy didn’t wanna be in there in the fifth round man. Dude turned away from shots and ran away from him at times. He got humbled fr

[@MmaShinobi]

hehe I feel you man, I was sure judges will somehow rob Sean, we see bad calls so often glad they got this one right, but I felt the same way waiting for those scorecards@@FAFOCLUB

[@MmaShinobi]

True Izzy's clock was ticking and he would not have survived if there was another round, still gotta give Izzy some credit, he did survive that first round, and he did not give up, true it does not look good for a viewer and judges, but sometimes you gotta run a little bit and survive when the fight aint playing out the way you planned, he'll be back.@@arlindblaze4148

[@franmartinez3317]

He checked everything and didn't leave a rock unturned. The man did absolutely fenomenal. Textbook performance.

[@Hip_Hop_Connoisseur]

I thought he was corny before. Now you can't help but respect the man. Humble in victory. Hats off the Sean. Masterclass!

[@victorspennato3008]

Never corny but he did win everyone over

[@jeromecook225]

🧐 I 100% agree with this comment, beloved Brotha. Hats off to this big win for Sean. Like we say in the lessons; "One is only as good as one is at the time of doing it!" ~. 5%

[@michael_chavez]

Sean literally told the whole middleweight division to hold his beer

[@JJ-rc2nr]

This guy don’t know how much he means to the world right now. Respect!!

[@BamOn742]

Amen bro

[@InsideOutBeats]

Yeah man, straight down to earth not carried away by a belt, straight back to work. Respect.

[@NovaBlade926]

Word 🙏

[@quantumblurrr]

Lol more like a specifically political small part of the US

[@logibear453]

Definitely

[@tommockel8853]

People need to understand that this man is a lot more intelligent than most would assume... A champion with heart and brain...great job Sean

[@karnazacss]

amazing to have this head when all you do in training is sparr... he is trully a survivor since childhood.

[@theunnamable1712]

No. He’s a racist, bigot, homophobe. That’s not intelligent. That’s trash.

[@kb4432]

Khamzat would smash this guy.

[@mmamultiverse75]

not sure aboutt brain

[@asscrackistan]

REAL MEN are starting to steamroll this woke nonsense in the west 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@largemouthfisherman5298]

"This sport is my therapy." What a misunderstood, intelligent guy. Just being a fan is something to live for. What a message.

[@lankylanky1833]

there is something about MMA that is therapeutic, regardless of your credit score, race, religion... Fighting and the respect for it is universal.

[@henryflores3602]

I wouldn't call him intelligent, but he is one of the realest in the game

[@Hlbkomer]

@@henryflores3602He’s very intelligent.

[@yawns3004]

​@@Hlbkomerhe's definitely an idiot by nature, but through training a lot of these guys are humbled and learn a monk-like view on life. He's both an idiot and a wise man lol

[@Hlbkomer]

@@yawns3004 You are confusing intelligence and education. Two different things.

[@ives3572]

Sean Strickland beating Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision is just insane, one of the most shocking upsets in the contemporary MMA scene, MMA's such a crazy unpredictable sport

[@mikegiangarra]

its Desean

[@SippyKupp]

I certainly counted him out, but so did everyone else. He is a fighters fighter if that makes sense. I don't think money can take his passion away.

[@anonymoose2474]

Honestly, you could argue it was 5-0, and also could argue that the first round was 10-8. Sean put on one of the craziest dominations ever

[@6fucyoutube]

Not shocking,just perspective bro...adesanya hype train

[@PowPow-yp9rf]

​@@mikegiangarrawhat does that mean

[@tjwest2605]

I dont think he sat on the stool between rounds once. He was up and ready each round. Dudes cardio is insane

[@anonymoose2474]

He looks like he has 0 cardio too lol. He's got that diaz effect

[@xavierb9061]

He walked and didnt throw hard..

[@banan4990]

​@@xavierb9061try telling izzy that he "didn't throw hard" after that first round

[@Gradymeister]

@@xavierb9061 Did you even watch the fight? Izzy got dropped in the 1st round. Yet you sit here and say he didn't throw hard? Clown.. Izzy getting dropped in the 1st made him respect Sean a lot. Probably changed the entire outcome of the fight. made izzy hesitant.

[@WinterSoldier100]

Neither fighters did, but izzy was leaning on the cage for support😂. Sean was just pacing ready for the next round.

[@balabharatb]

After 5 rounds Sean looked like has can go another 5 rounds..Insane, Very happy for him. I was jumping all the 5 rounds with joy and disbelief that none of the Izzy's strikes were landing on him, his defense was spot on..All the sparring he did, did not go in vain.

[@berlin4103]

Dude was going fckin 10-15 rounds in sparring😅 batshit crazy stuff.

[@jamespeters771]

100% I think those teep kicks to Izzy's sternum played a factor too keeping him out of distance and throwing off his breathing

[@Thawhid]

It was so odd seeing izzy this lost. Bad gameplan

[@Borgborg128]

@@Thawhidgame plan doesn’t matter. He had a striking match and lost

[@Thawhid]

@Borgborg128 I mean both descriptions are correct. Sean was following a clear gameplan same with Izzy. At this level it's bigger than just "let's wing it". The fight was barely in the middle. Sean never allowed anything to pass boxing range for a reason. He dosent always do this against effective kickers. Even his corner were spitting the game plan

[@jaradrobinson2975]

Sean was such a tough guy pre fight, once he clinched that strap we saw the true man that he was. He was humbled, and was genuine himself in that moment. They best thing I took from his post fight speech. "Taking care of your everyday self, everyday is what makes you a champion."

[@bigbody_business3601]

For me it was “MMA is truly life saving you guys, if you guys have anything going on in your life come on down I’ll give you work” To me he just told us he’s here for us. He understands how shitty life can be and he’s willing to step up and be a mentor/ inspiration to others in hopes they change their life for the better.

[@Kingtone1209]

Ready to top him off yet f*ggot? Lol

[@StevenLeeStudios]

NO REMATCH. Pure domination

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@leatheryfoot6354]

From Pillar to Post.

[@ninetyoner8506]

Exactly what I’m saying, dude had complete octagon control

[@helicoptergunship]

No knockout tho

[@PSRandom]

​@@helicoptergunshipYes pressure and dominance tho.

[@Catbus-Driver]

People saying Izzy "looked off" clearly missed him almost being sent to the shadow realm very early on. That would make anyone look off and most people would be out cold on the floor. That was not a hit you just shake off...

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@twigsagan3857]

Besides, it was more Seans distance management, pressure and defense that made Izzy not being able to execute his flowy techniques.

[@rafabar6652]

@@zhc2200 i love how people are afraid of a rematch

[@Jayden200i]

​@@rafabar6652Cus Izzy needs a 2nd shot to win. It's the 1st time that matters!

[@Mikamichae]

I think that punch is what killed izzys confidence

[@MortGoldbergTalent]

the most glaring result of Strickland winning is that it was a 5 round decision and can never be called a fluke. Had he won in the first round, it would be shrouded in doubt. Right now, there is no doubt.

[@runecape465]

That's a very astute point, did not think of that. Mark must have learned from that early stoppage in the aljo fight

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Goddard also stopped Izzy vs Alex 1 early, probably wanted to make up a bit for that.

[@ER1CxF]

To me this is better than the KO. There is ZERO EXCUSES that can be made. Strickland is the better fighter.

[@alypha737]

very different this one izzy is still in it the poatan one he clearly was out@@I_AM_BAYTOR

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

@@alypha737 He was not out in the first mma fight. We needed to see him slept and were denied a true finish.

[@drknss0082]

Sean really humbled Adesanya completely, first at pre fight press conference and then in the octagon. A complete W for Sean! RESPECT!!!

[@360.Tapestry]

good lol i like some of izzy's theatrics, but his anime overconfidence is pretty annoying sometimes

[@tahliataylor]

Yeah, yeah. Whatever helps you sleep at night

[@gamingphone7201]

@@360.Tapestry He's peak cringe, coming on stage to yell the nword post du plessis' win reminded me of EXACTLY a white middleschoooler trying to act hard

[@BigRed-MWA]

Yep...👍 Good on Sean for taking about his ups and downs. Now his World Champ.🏆 👍 🇦🇺

[@baconkingroblox5095]

@@tahliataylor That's exactly what he did, you're the only one coping

[@TheArrestdapresident]

What a unique person Sean is. These characters is what makes MMA great. What he did last night was David vs Goliath like. Amazing! And to him it’s just another fight. He can’t wait to go spar again. It’s weird to be so happy for someone that I’ve never met but here I am. Congratulations Sean!

[@davidmason3671]

Sean? You’re the world champion! -Megan olivi

[@seanbinder8316]

As a fellow Sean I just realized between Strickland and Omalley these Sean's are big characters and I love it. Team Sean!

[@jobeek2390]

His defense and counter punching was way on point tonight. I knew Strickland was gonna walk him down, but I didn't expect him to make it look that easy to beat Izzy.

[@gilbertoflores7397]

He said he'd do what Michael Bisping did to Anderson Silva. He did exactly that in his own way. He didn't show him any respect, pressured him and didn't allow him to get his game going.

[@cannabutterusag]

@@gilbertoflores7397he did show some respect by not over blitzing and overextend

[@Reudze]

@@cannabutterusag I know what you mean but I wonder if its respect or more just him evolving after training with Perreira.

[@AlbertNdao]

Easy fr

[@allybaapp1053]

No Rematch. That was pure dominance. On to the next.

[@Cagefighter209]

Delusional ur just a hater😂immediate rematch sorry Dana

[@MMA_GOLD8]

Guru gang

[@Alexander-sy3oe]

Hahaha take the belt and run. I wouldn’t blame Sean either

[@user-fr2zt5xd3u]

Only runner is gynosanya running around the cage 😂😂

[@NK-wy8wp]

Agree

[@ryanhayes8104]

The wildest thing about this isn't the win (which 4:1 is insane to do to Izzy) It's this guys stellar maturity + evolution in such a short period of time. Sean wears his heart and his opinions on his sleeve, unapologetically. Like him or not, one of the most relatable, likeable, humble yet hard working dangerous men on the planet. What a story..

[@ThisHandleIsAlreadyTaken839]

This comment aged like milk lmao

[@TheMrNine]

@@ThisHandleIsAlreadyTaken839why do you say that

[@mikeross4337]

Sean’s cardio is insane and I love how he kept telling his corner to get out so he can stand there and stare down Izzy like Izzy did before

[@jptothetree]

He literally didn't even need the stool 😆 Insane.

[@oOo0Chase0oOo]

I mean, he uses like no energy in his style.

[@muhammadwahyuhidayat21498]

Right hand by Sean Strickland in the First round was Amazing!!!!

[@johnguanciale258]

The left set it up

[@lowlowseesee]

i wish that would have finished iz but its kind of nice to see a whole dominant performance

[@STANKORachev]

​@@lowlowseeseeIzzy got robbed smh. Run it baaaaaack asap

[@applemilind4879]

​@@STANKORachevcope harder

[@tonybloodloss]

​@@STANKORachevhe wasn't robbed. He clearly lost.

[@NASkeywest]

Sean checked over 60 leg kicks. Sean was like the Terminator. Just walking forward blocking almost all shots and just throwing hard.

[@xxgarrisonxx4397]

My exact thoughts while watching! Literally walked him down like the terminator haha

[@flowerasteroid6241]

He was straight up blocking those kicks like neo just throwing them shits away with his arm

[@badm.d]

I think the checks were so important, izzy definitely hurt his foot or something cause he should have been throwing body kick all night and he did one i think

[@360.Tapestry]

well, 60 unchecked leg kicks would definitely change the outcome of a fight, so he certainly was no slouch

[@Dr_Telfort]

​@@360.Tapestryit turns a leg from white to red to blue

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

NEVER ENJOYED AND UNDERDOG VICTORY MORE in my whole life! There's something about Sean's real life struggles from the bottom to the top, that we can all relate to some big or small way.

[@MelleGamers]

How was the underdog all y’all do is hate on izzy

[@B_M_A]

Sean looked insaaaaaannneeelllyyyy focused every possible second. It was actually a marvel. Legit his life story and then the freak accident to making Izzy run around the cage for 25-30+ minutes straight NOT EVEN BREAKING A SWEAT and only having a sore shin was remarkable.

[@peakingmantis5331]

It’s truly crazy. Who would’ve thought that Izzy would get completely outclassed by a guy like Sean. It’s not even like Sean caught him with a lucky shot dude just has Izzy’s number for the whole fight. Insane.

[@johnmcgough3132]

Freak accident? What are you referring to?

[@SuperBlingCowboy]

@@johnmcgough3132motorcycle accident

[@DynastyIcon]

I'm a Izzy fan but i gotta admit.. Sean impressed me last night, his defense was on point, had Izzy backing up the entire fight, cracked him in the first round, it was much more competitive than i thought it'd be.. i do think it'll be a rematch , but congrats to Sean for getting it done 💯

[@DynastyIcon]

​@@peakingmantis5331that's the beautiful thing about this sport.. ANYTHING can happen in a fight, nobody seen this coming.. i think Julianna beating Amanda was the biggest upset, but this one is definitely top 5.. Sean's not my kinda guy but i gotta give him major credit and props.. he flat out beat Izzy and took the championship

[@Treninator]

Shaun may not show it now, but in 15 years he’ll be very proud of what he’s accomplished. Incredible performance.

[@AS-pug]

Maybe but he’ll likely be so punch drunk by then unfortunately

[@asscrackistan]

REAL MEN are starting to steamroll this woke nonsense in the west 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@draco2xx]

sean

[@martinconnor5209]

​@@AS-pugHe barely gets hit flush...he's one of the best defensive strikers in the UFC.

[@theglassmaster3140]

They’ve shown his name on literally everything and you still spell it wrong. 😂

[@Maxim-Dave]

So I really never understood this guy and why fans liked Him, cus I only judged him from the pre fight conferences, but watching this interview, I can now see who he really is. Congrats to Him , and the fact that he was not even the original opponent for Izzy makes it even better.

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

If you understand why people dislike Izzy it's kinda obvious. This dude is as genuine as it gets

[@jamesnm21]

Nah, you're just riding him cuz he's successful now. Man up and be honest about your own bias and you'll eventually learn how to be unbiased.

[@Maxim-Dave]

@@jamesnm21 Do u know how to read ? I just admitted to not understanding or liking him cus of the pre fight conferences and I was clearly confused as to why fans love him, but the interview gave me more insight. Thats not being biased, cus I dont have a reason to be biased

[@jamesnm21]

@@Maxim-Dave well you clearly payed little attention to him UNTIL now because he's always said this stuff.

[@Crk2784]

Same...then I listened to him on the Rogen podcast over a month a go. He's genuine and real

[@kenmoraes6843]

Insane... ABSOLUTELY insane...Sean's reflexes, pressure, and defending leg kicks were incredible. My goodness... an old school fighter/boxer against a legend like Izzy.

[@kaxerrr]

people underrate boxing because when you add kicking defense and wrestling it is super dominant

[@luissaldivar3974]

Sean Strickland deserves everything that is coming to him. Humble and classy and real as it comes. A true inspiration!

[@1984-i1w]

super classy

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

​@@1984-i1w 😉😀

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Crass

[@Bigbrainz95]

Bro said classy 😅

[@tomwaitsfornoone1182]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Crassy indeed.

[@jonathanroche732]

That philly shell defense was incredible. I feel like it should be Izzy vs ddp for the number 1 contender

[@paytonthornberry1382]

This makes the most sense.

[@Ysmdarkchocolate]

Dricus already won a title eliminator bout he shouldn't need another win to get a title shot

[@alexchino12]

@@paytonthornberry1382yes that fight is huge with or without a title

[@gregmac3513]

Izzy is getting an immediate rematch

[@madworker1927]

​@@Ysmdarkchocolateyes feed izzy to khamzat 😂

[@Yeshuaspupil]

Sean Strickland, not the champion the UFC wanted but the champion that UFC fans did. A breath of fresh air an unapologetic badass American!

[@JayKaskade1776]

❤🤍💙🇺🇸

[@TheFlyingFish692]

The next golden child after Stipe and Colby lol

[@JayKaskade1776]

@@TheFlyingFish692 🍻

[@Robin-yq4ro]

So true. 100% as real as it gets

[@GFG2gifted]

Strickland earning the belt is the biggest FU to Dana. It's no secret that Dana and Sean do not like each other one bit. Very reminiscent of Tito Ortiz.

[@toaster3822]

I think Shawn not even sitting down between rounds and just being ready for WAR caught izzy so off guard. Shawns defense was just top notch, blocking everything from getting through. Absolute beast.

[@rogers6168]

Yeah, he wasn't even tired or breathing hard. Just taking a break. Loved when his corner was telling him things, and he may not have been looking at them, but you can tell he was listening.

[@tracystephens5014]

Well said Toostar2238

[@Juneof1944]

yo, this MF'er Pereira beats Izzy kickboxing twice, once in MMA; moves to 205#, beats the only other dude who beat Izzy; then, trains someone to beat Izzy at 185#, and has beat that guy, too 🤣

[@V8ToYy]

Pereira takes izzy losing very seriously haha

[@Juneof1944]

​​@@V8ToYy i've never seen anything like it.... in any sport.

[@kennyhouser3467]

Poatan is an absolute menace 😂😂😂 Izzy's Kryptonite

[@chrisboy7sth]

The ultimate hater

[@bpg7287]

Izzy still knocked him tf out lol don’t matter

[@bc515]

Makes you really appreciate how much of a beast Alex is. Taking out top middleweight champs easily.

[@1ggg635]

MMA is crazy Alex beats Sean then beats Izzy then gets beat by Izzy then Shaun beats Izzy.

[@bounty1402]

​@@1ggg635that's the proof that MMA math doesn't work

[@John_Connor556]

@@1ggg635 Yep, best sport cus it's most unpredictable & another great example why 'MMA math' ppl don't get it lolz.

[@amirfn3309]

@@bounty1402i don’t think it proves that at all. Sean improved a lot since his fight against alex.

[@fluzzerr]

@@amirfn3309Alex trained him. Alex is hunting Adesanya through Sean 😂😂

[@siddheshmisale3904]

Best thing is the comments section on this victory. Unanimous praise for the guy, what a champ. Inspirational truly.

[@AtagoSKK]

Much better than reddit

[@taimurqureshi9540]

Sean was so technical defensively. It was like striking and boxing 101. So clean

[@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies]

He's defense was a joy to watch one of the best displays of defense I've ever seen in a ufc fight pure class.

[@biffleslegit8985]

@@Truthwillalwayswinoverliesit’s crazy how easy he made it look

[@seanB81]

Yep nothing flashy. Just strong fundamentals and lots of pressure

[@eftichismalandrakis]

101?

[@WeCoachMentalHealth]

I will be watching this fight to learn defense. What a masterclass to go Philly she’ll to blocking and checking kicks

[@bunmeng007]

How can anyone hate this dude? Keeping it real. Dominant performance from Sean.

[@Drathrin]

they're a democrat lol

[@stayathome316]

How can you not love this dude? He’s the definition of hard work.

[@IceCreamSandvich]

I felt Sean and Megan killed this interview. Very slick with the transitions and pivoting the questions. Congrats to Sean

[@johnsonparker9817]

Sean outstriking Izzy for 25 minutes without breaking a sweat is crazy. A1 defense with crisp boxing was the formula 😮‍💨🏆

[@renoir2616]

this guy is the definition of living in the moment, you can be rank #15 taking on the champion for the belt and he knows that all it takes is one moment, although his performance tonight is the opposite. he completely dominate israel but he still keeps it real because he knows that being the champion means almost nothing since the next fight could stripped it off him, just like what happened to israel. dude boosting about defeating alex even though his record against alex is literally 1-3, he got humbled by sean fast

[@MyBodyWash]

Adesanya is a fake fighter at this point. His game plan isn’t creative and he relies too much on distance striking instead of countering which is what he’s good at. Adesanya lost to the better man and the world is thrilled about it.

[@jonas8993]

Bro who are you to judge how izzy should feel and talk about his record with Alex lmao. How confused can you be to make comparisons between fighters that have a total different history and personality

[@theunstopablegoat]

​@@MyBodyWashusing your brain is a crime now 😂

[@morphistoslair7265]

Izzy felt the title was his destiny. Sean felt it as another fight. Good opportunity.

[@blackkid128]

@@jonas8993 look! A crying Izzy meatriding clown 🫵🏾😂

[@GrantWood.]

Good on you, Sean. Your life story was on display in this build up and you’re authentic through and through. Glad the best man won on the night.

[@BamsonGeezee-kk1xr]

The most real ufc champion ever! MMA has just evolved. Thank you Sean Strickland

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Hyperbolic munch?

[@alifarokhi3785]

Sean is the most honest and straight forward guy. How could you not like this guy. No BS. No showing off I remember in one of his videos he gave us a tour of his apartment. As honest as person could be. Congratulations Sean. Enjoy the moment

[@HobbitWhittaker]

I said it. D’Sean By total domination. D’Sean The 🐐

[@dvrkzxnxivofficial7]

DeSean won by 🇺🇲

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@DrCarlosMusic]

I didn't see him with his du-rag in there

[@Mikamichae]

He landed nearly 50 more punches, thats one sided but not domination

[@STANKORachev]

​@@MikamichaeIzzy got robbed smh. Run it baaaaaack asap

[@closinginonclosure]

I respect the sentiment thst he says multiple times that the belt "meant absolutely nothin" but his actions and words after he won it tell a different story. I've never seen him so happy to win a fight and he was nearly brought to tears in the octagon.

[@danelynch7171]

Just my opinion but- having the actual belt means very little compared to having beaten the champ. Having won the fight. He did the thing everyone said he couldnt do and it was a proud moment for him. This was the biggest fight of his life and he was focused on winning so hard that when he won, it was just an outpouring of joy for having done it. The title was a part of the incentive, but also beating Izzy, beating the best, proving he belongs at the top.

[@osareafallire]

There are guys who define themselves by their accomplishments - Triple C, Daniel Cormier, a few others. They're athletes who place winning as the top priority, maybe the only priority. Sean is a fighter. That's what matters to him. Sure, he can enjoy the moment but he does it to fight, not to win. I think his actions also consistently tell that story. When you realize you're THIS good at what you love to do, yes, there's gonna be joy in it.

[@closinginonclosure]

@@osareafallire Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, I've definitely heard him say on multiple occasions that he just loves to fight and he "only fights" to spar and go to the gym. Like singing to fight and stepping in the UFC octagon is merely a symptom of his desire to train and spar constantly. He's also not a guy who repeatedly talks about leaving a UFC legacy and seeking glory in the UFC octagon. I definitely understand that part of him. But at the same time, I also have head him say he wanted the belt and even before the Izzy fight talking about bringing the belt back to America and saying he wanted to be champion. So when you boil it down, I wasn't suggesting it's everything to him or something like that. I'm just saying it does mean something to him. You can't get to such a high level if part if you isn't seeking and pushing yourself to be the best in the world. It pushes you to get better. Yes, he loves fighting, but he also does want to be good and rise to the top.

[@osareafallire]

@@closinginonclosure Fair. I concur.

[@wetcheetofart]

The video of him duct taping the belt back together and then later Dana being asked if he's seen the video is entertaining.

[@dman2095]

Sean is the epitomy of an underdog...I am so happy that not only did he beat Izzy, but, also outclassed him and barely BROKE A SWEAT!!! RESPECT!!!👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥👊👊👊

[@DCB1209]

@@lunistylz8260 Strickland isnt even the best Middleweight. The best middleweight went to LHW, and has knocked both of these guys out.

[@360.Tapestry]

he only seems to fit the underdog personality. you don't get to hang in the big leagues this long unless some part of you is top dog material - so many bigger names, faces, personalities, and talents have come and faded and he's still here

[@southside6093]

*Jab, cross, front teep, Philly shell.*

[@hbrasi8605]

Whoop cringe dog molester starter pack 🫰🏾🫰🏾

[@Acc._.]

Well said

[@unique_mushroom]

so sick

[@NK-wy8wp]

Exactly

[@rodolfolopez2652]

Best base for mma

[@alcottdevalte7440]

So much underdog nonsense and experts picking Adesanya when Strickland has basically only lost to Alex at middleweight. Really nice that this kid became a champ now.

[@shane7051]

"kid"

[@ManishKumar-pg4tm]

Exactly ...I was thinking the same thing before the fight

[@ThaVT18]

​@@shane7051Sean is younger than Izzy

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@Todaymma]

To be fair, Sean’s let fight was against an unranked fighter at the Apex. It’s not crazy to call him an underdog

[@kyleadolph1281]

Congrats to Sean. Humble in loss. Humble in winning. Just a normal kind of guy. Love to see an underdog take the win!

[@ismaieladen4814]

This settles it... *Being raised in a trailer park is the best base for MMA* 🔥

[@bamspay]

lol. Duh

[@Brianpeckin]

No as Sean said child abuse makes you better

[@juniethecat]

LMAOOOOO

[@josechamu240]

@@Brianpeckingsp being bullied would agree

[@josechamu240]

@@Brianpeckinmighty mouse agrees as well lmao

[@youngbuddha8684]

"I guess Izzy didn't have that dog in him"😅

[@DannyDemonz]

He lost because he didn’t have his dog with him this camp for the usual pre fight pleasure, I think his Sifu/Sensei ate it😋😋

[@kickyourfacification]

That dog 🐕 was only a chihuahua behind a fence.

[@ImyourhuckleberryAC]

Izzythetitty aka dogbender was in there with a great white!💪👊

[@yumjoystyle2]

@@DannyDemonz He was DeeeRishuss 👲🐕🍽

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@BlueBellsRBlue]

He is everything I wish I could have been when it mattered. I hope kids out there recognise what this guy has done. Streets to highlights, in a can. Congratulations Sean kid. ❤

[@alantinoalantonio]

It still matters brotha'. Keep fighting 💪

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

Never too late, but your message is a valuable one.

[@asscrackistan]

REAL MEN are starting to steamroll this woke nonsense in the west 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@asscrackistan]

REAL MEN are starting to steamroll this woke nonsense in the west 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@r..e7045]

Nah that’s actually glazing😂tf

[@michaelkonopka9607]

What a guy, I’m so glad for Sean , I was rooting for him so loud, my dog started howling , it was crazy ! What a fight ! Instant, Cassic, one of the most down to earth guys, man, fighter, whatever you wanna call him , he definitely ain’t no plastic fake person , he’s genuine! And now he’s champion of the world 😊

[@MottoGrotto-ht1yg]

Keep that dog away from Izzy

[@lellamas2778]

Same man. Was screaming so loud when Sean hit the 1-2 in the 1st. I didn't even know who Sean was before the buildup. I only saw him say He's more Australian that Izzy while wearing an Australian leather hat 🤣 Kudos to Strickland. Hats off! What a fight!

[@johnwilliamson1088]

Your dog was like yeah kill the dog bummer

[@jackskelington8796]

And so began the glorious reign of the true African champion D'Sean Strickland 🌍

[@michaelsilva-baca2966]

African AMERICAN

[@EmersonCage]

I guess Strickland’s iCarly boxing stance is no joke

[@helix9268]

He has a deceptive Philly shell defense he just got caught against the other guy

[@MikeCoxlong_NOR]

Now we need to see iCarly fight Zhang Weili for the title

[@matthewrockwell6782]

Yea it’s fighting not a how cool I look contest he’s a old school brawler

[@John_Connor556]

D'Sean Era now, USA!

[@Spanner249]

@@helix9268It’s kind I’m of a cross guard shell and it was brilliant to watch. I’m more of a boxing fan than a mma fan so it was really cool to watch this fight.

[@dustinsmith9375]

UFC’s drunk uncle is champ and I am here for it

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@espada9]

Funny thing is Sean doesn't really party.

[@jelwy7]

New respect. This is the best interview I have heard with him. Thoughtful, calm, reflective

[@kaliboi2475]

I'm a Isreal fan but hats off to Strickland he fought a good fight

[@sanskarisuri]

Great*

[@kamtroy2527]

You're a fan of dog diddlers? Seek help.

[@King-kh5zy]

Are you a dog fan also?😂 Joke

[@Jager-o3n]

African retard

[@UnorthoVlogs]

izzy the dog jacker cartoon masterbaiter got smoked like a blunt

[@Santoroz]

Nobody expected this! Izzy never been beaten like that. He's been caught before, but he was beaten every round except maybe the one! He was smarter and faster. Cheers Sean! Great job!

[@damienoptc7222]

Alex pereira already beat him 3 times

[@ScaredWatched]

​@@damienoptc7222he meant just completely beat Izzy was winning most the Alex fights before getting finished. I still disagree with him though because Jan beat him easily

[@wcc4269]

To the same point though he was going up in weight which is difficult so another valid reason for a loss. This was just a beatdown. Izzy was outclassed. @@ScaredWatched

[@aquatazer]

@@ScaredWatchedthe Jan fight was definitely closer than this one, although Jan still clearly won. Strickland maybe actually took 10 shots this entire fight, he checked or parried the rest. Jan took a bit more than that and chose to wrestle him. Strickland just walked him down and absolutely demolished Izzy.

[@heroe1486]

​@@aquatazer + different weight division against an Adesanya who didn't gained that much weight giving Jan the advantage

[@calebrollins1120]

As a guy with a similar background this match and win had me very emotional tonight! Sean is the man to me for sure

[@IzzyCarter-kg7nz]

You ain't in no background. You ain't in the UFC

[@phantomcustom4773]

@@IzzyCarter-kg7nzknock it off stop being autistic, it’s gross

[@Diogo-dt1uf]

If he is the man to you just marry him!

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

@@Diogo-dt1uf saltyyy lol

[@STANKORachev]

​@@Captain_Insano_nomercyIzzy got robbed smh. Run it baaaaaack asap

[@KingofWaikiki]

She is an astonishing interviewer. Very present & curious. Her ability to articulate her thoughts is flawless. Good work.

[@deonlundt6495]

Tbh I really like Sean now! He deserves this win, will be interesting to see what happens next in the Middle weight div

[@syedasharimam]

Sean is the man of his word and he did exact same thing inside the octagon. Sean kept going forward and forward. Love it

[@alexanderjenselius2004]

Great inspiration. A man just doing what he loves.

[@retro1980x]

Sean is already a legend in my mind, what an awesome fighter, a charachter and a truth speaker. His post fight interviews have been the most entertaining ever.

[@CarbonBlank]

Who knew Sean could be this inspiring 🤣

[@zhc2200]

THE HILLBILLY SERIAL KILLER WON FAIR AND SQUARE. NO REMATCH NEEDED.

[@CarbonBlank]

preach @@zhc2200

[@BamOn742]

What a gem off a human being! Very respectful even after all the trash talk!

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

A "gem"?...then Sean shouldn't do trash talk to begin with.

[@joesphkenda9898]

they gotta sell the fight man dont be a retard @@peekaboopeekaboo1165

[@indiansmokar]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Sean obviously did it to get a title shot

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Toxic positivity is a curse. Sean calls it as it is. That's a good thing. It doesn't make you less of a man. It makes you more of one.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

@@TheStraightestWhitest It makes you less of a gentleman.

[@tobyargall8202]

I love this dude. So happy for him. He started life not from ZERO but from minus 50. Its outstanding to see what he has overcome. I hope he get som defences and makes millions.

[@John_Connor556]

Fuc*in A, D'Sean beat all the odds & now he's not only the People's Champ but NEW World Champ 🦅

[@c.bayliss]

One thing I noticed during the fight that really really impressed me was the fact that Sean didn’t play Izzy’s game. You could see there were a lot of times Sean put Izzy up against the fence and Izzy tried to pull him in and find those counters like he did against Poatan, but it wouldn’t work cause Sean was patient. He didn’t waste a single shot. Very well done.

[@jamesbts999]

Yup, did everything legit perfect.

[@henryflores3602]

Exactly. The reason Anderson Silva was so dominant ,is cause fighters were to scared to engage. Sean was not

[@scooterpro1111]

This man is truly an inspiration. Won enough to pay a years worth of bills thank you bro you changed my life.

[@allstopblue5717]

Megan Olivi is awesome. Great interview. Awesome fight. Strickland stayed right in his face the entire time, and took no damage.

[@chikkenbonz]

Absolutely!! Joeseph-san is one helluva lucky fella!

[@Greg042869]

She's pretty, but her personality is really what makes her so attractive.

[@chikkenbonz]

@@Greg042869 Yes, I agree.Her looks is just an extra perk. I wanna play with her hair! Looks so silky, shiny, and soft. Such a gorgeous mane!! Is that weird? lol

[@yamahapilot]

She has the best hair in the UFC. ;)

[@chikkenbonz]

@@yamahapilot 😁👍

[@heathswinson3858]

One thing i loved about izzy is he never made us wait too long to for him to defend his belt. He was by far the most active champion and took all comers. Didnt ahy away from scary fights or nothing. I feel like sean will be the sme way

[@V77710]

Could also be what caused him to go 1-2 in his last three fights

[@Matt-jc2ml]

Volk and usman were also after it

[@BTWAIDS]

Yeah, From what I gathered from the interview, it doesn't sound like he cares to much about the fight. Hard to top beating Izzy the way he did.

[@danelynch7171]

@@Matt-jc2ml aljo was too... We've been blessed with active champs lately.

[@Notorious224]

He’s still a dog fetish loving weeb.

[@John_Connor556]

Sean modified his perrying perfectly for this fight, the shoulder rolls & checks were also superb. I think he learned a few tricks from training/sparring w/ Pereira after P KO'd him & has slick step backs & knows how to perry hooks now, etc. He mostly just outboxed Izzy plain & simple.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

The step backs and forcing Izzy to miss repeatedly were probably the best and most overlooked part of his fight plan

[@John_Connor556]

@@ChadHooverFishing 🎯 💯

[@Himijendrix014]

Every time he got couple good looks he stayed poised! Most fighters loose composure trying to let the hands go and Izzy counters knockout. He stayed so focused

[@ChefBurns1]

Dudes not even out of breath. Love this dude 😂

[@dominicsuyo4064]

Sean's game plan is perfect for izzys style..and he's defense was never seen by Adesanya vs others..and he's so calm and collected all night.well deserved champ

[@bhaskarkoushikdas7541]

There's no favourite/underdog in MMA. Anything can happen. Sean effortlessly outclassed one of the best strikers in UFC. What a performance.

[@Mr.MikeBarksdale]

It is a physical representation of the highest honor we can bestow upon you for your work in MMA, Mr. Strickland. It isn't just for you, though. Take a second and think of the thousands of men in promotions all around the world who win a few, lose a few and then they drift into anonymity. They will never see such an honor. Their souls are in your belt, and you carry them with you with the belt. "For the rest of your life, no one can ever tell you that you couldn't do it." That was how Bill Parcells phrased it. It is the greatest honor we can give you, and you deserve it. Carry it with pride and continue to be the champion we deserve and respect. When you carry the belt, it tells all of us--we who will never even come close to such mythic levels of achievement--that anything is possible. If you can do that, we see that we can fight our own battles and win our own championships in whatever we pursue. And finally, congratulations, Mr. Strickland, on one of the finest championship performances; and one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history. (Edit note: Thank you all for the upvotes. It might sound corny, but we need to be thankful for the small blessings we get. It was such a touching moment to watch him win).

[@evergreenrider]

Very well said brother.

[@user-ks3mk9kq4l]

KZbin comment section has just peaked! Lets go Sean!

[@Ocean58492]

[@asscrackistan]

REAL MEN are starting to steamroll this woke nonsense in the west 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@brandonlopez8950]

As sandy cheeks once said “ahhhh he has such a way with words “

[@Tokenfrost3463]

This man just proved the impossible, incredible performance. I take my hat off to Sean man, he made it look so easy. I really dont think this was the same Izzy that we've seen take appart the best of the best, not taking away from Sean, like I said incredible prefirmance. 👏🏼 👑

[@JimBeGaming]

The general consensus about this fight was that Sean stood no chance in actually beating Israel. Especially given both of their performances against Alex Pereira.. in which Sean was brutally KO’d and Izzy the complete opposite ( KO’d Alex). People were looking more forward to the press conference than the actual fight. The same kid whose teacher told him “Sean, You’re the reason why they build prisons”, is now the WORLD CHAMP!! Easily one of the greatest underdog stories in UFC history. Congratulations to Mr. Sean Strickland.

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

I've been saying this too, this was a Cinderella story if I ever heard one. No other fight compares to this story. This guy was in the right place at the exact right time. He's charismatic and he peaked right as his chance at gold came around. He's truly blessed

[@nsbm159]

Alex did train him if you remember lol

[@SPG42069]

​@@Captain_Insano_nomercyi feel like the fact izzy lost the first fight to Alex has been overlooked since the rematch but Alex showed that if you get izzy on the back foot you'll have chances to crack him. Sean took what Alex did well and mixed with his excellent distance management and reflexes

[@ashleen9521]

Alex lost 2nd fight but he took izzie's chin

[@MotherAlgorithm]

I think it was the most satisfying fight I've ever watched

[@BestPropTutorials]

Im a huge Izzy fan but that performance by Strickland was undeniable. Congrats to the new Champ 🏆

[@ibezzant]

Truly and I mean TRULY the people's champ. 🇺🇸

[@John_Connor556]

Fax 🎯

[@Toracube]

So many would hold that belt…yet he doesn’t care… he really just loves the sport. A rare guy. Upset the odds.. fought the perfect fight.. Kudos for the interview too.

[@alexvang4991]

Such humility. True champ. Deserves it 100%

[@TheGrenadeSlamDunc]

That mma style philly shell works so well for Strickland! Dudes defense was impeccable

[@michaelkrstevski93]

That was badass, Sean was tryna fuccin kill him, props to adesanya for not going out

[@fms387]

I think every single huge fan of the sport is unanimously happy sean got it done, in the most unbelievable way possible, now I know literally anything can happen, so unfathomable it’s amazing

[@John_Connor556]

Yep, I'm happy for him. No one except his camp gave him any shot to win & he went out there & boxed the brakes off of & dismantled one of the best mixed martial artists ever. Along w/ defense; shoulder rolls, perrying & checks, Imho D'Sean beat Izzy psychologically before this fight ever occurred...& all the pressure was on Izzy, etc. Hats off to D'Sean, outstruck Izzy better than anyone whose ever fought him in MMA, for 25 minutes, in enemy territory & made it look easy (what Izzy said he would do lolz).

[@seanhembree6154]

I'm more perplexed. Maybe if I didn't lose $400, i could muster more happiness for Sean. But mostly I'm just confused.

[@johnbagewll2321]

I’m a fan of Izzy and was shocked. Sean broke him down and figured out who and what Izzy was in the octagon. I wasn’t expecting that at all. Respect.

[@arlindblaze4148]

Its been a while since I actually shed a tear for a fighter winning the title. This sure was one if them tho. Ao happy for that dude😂👑

[@MikeG-t5m]

You did shed a tear for Leon or Gloveir?????

[@trv1990]

Yeah, this made me cry for sure 😢

[@Razear]

Antics aside, you can tell he's a genuinely good dude. He knows when to troll to entertain when the moment calls for it, but this is the side of Strickland that we rarely get to see when the cameras are on.

[@DylanJDeals]

I really am proud of Shawn! I was watching his interviews and I grew up rough too. Shawn is a real man and he’s everything I’d want to be in a fighter. What a win!

[@DannieKamete]

It literally says Sean right there

[@Rohit_M]

The last stylebender got bent by a smarter fighter who tweaked his game plan. I think Sean Strickland fooled a lot of people who thought he would come out swinging and would've likely got knocked out by Adesanya but this man outsmarted the one who thought he would outsmart him. Bravo Sean and respect dude, you absolutely deserve to be a champ.

[@Rohit_M]

@@BIGFREAKYMAN Com'on now, that was a one fight statement, you are taking things out of context. Each fighter has their own strategy, plan for the fight on hand and possess intelligence when it comes to their personal and professional skill and trade. With all due respect, don't assume things about others.

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

This will go down as one of the most iconic moments in UFC HISTORY.

[@syedasharimam]

Sean proved it very well that when you have nothing to lose you are the most dangerous man

[@John_Connor556]

He also proved he's the better striker.

[@TheChamp91100]

SEAN KEPT IT SO REAL WHEN HE DROPPED THE BELT... ALMOST EVERY FIGHTEER LETS THE BELT DEFINE THEM... SEAN THE FIRST DUDE TO LET HIMSELF DEFINE WHO HE IS

[@rhumandlove393]

Sigma move

[@cloudbackup9173]

can't get enough of Sean Strickland interviews