Dana White reacts to Israel Adesanya loss: "This f*****g sport" | UFC 293 Post-Fight Presser

Dana White speaks to the media ahead of UFC 293, and reacts to Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland.
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[@heisenb3rg]

“No man who beats off to cartoons is gonna beat me” - Sean Strickland

[@KingC89]

A man of his word.

[@neveroffended45]

😂

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

Holy shit... Mystic Strick!

[@pekkale]

😂😂

[@IItexasmadeII]

So true lol

[@nathandust]

No one gave Edwards a chance against Usman but he won. No one gave Du Plessis a chance against Whitaker but he won. No one gave O’Malley a chance against Sterling but he won. No one gave Strickland a chance against Adesanya but he won. This sport is absolutely incredible. It truly is the best in the world!

[@leewilson5389]

What’s even more incredible is that all of these fights weren't even that competitive.

[@thechosenone902]

@@leewilson5389 your stupid if you think none of these fights were competitive 😂

[@krishnarai4854]

@@TurkBaykal-zn4nv yeah he was huge underdog

[@ZoneGlazed]

I bet 20 on Sean won 120... wish I'd put 100 on him

[@leiftorres1690]

Wwe

[@kenmoraes6843]

Izzy did not look slow. Sean's reflexes, pressure, and defending leg kicks were incredible. My goodness... an old school fighter/boxer against a legend like Izzy.

[@sportsfan_913]

Absolute masterpiece from Strickland on striking defense. He had one of the greatest strikers completely lost.

[@jakeq3530]

Lol😂

[@stokkejanraggio9091]

its facts@@jakeq3530

[@Oluwaone]

whys that funny@@jakeq3530

[@rockinrenoMC]

Couldn't believe my eyes. Strickland is so unorthodox but his defense was absolutely incredible.

[@deebs369]

It was ok

[@zahraduaa9303]

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

[@adamchirico7724]

He wasn't lying lol

[@scottmichael7178]

hahahahhaahha soooo awesome !!!

[@STR33TJESSUS]

As scripted

[@justjustin7382]

Hahaha hahaha so true

[@cornpop21]

comment of the year

[@Willrobert92]

Dana is pissed. Spent most of the interview talking about Adesanya's bad performance rather than giving credit to Sean. You can tell who he wanted to win

[@firsttime6102]

It's true though if they fought next week Izzy would win....hes gonna tko him in the rematch

[@JustMe-fo4ev]

Of course. Izzy vs Dricus was set up to have a big draw.

[@JSamad]

Dana lost millions man. Hype for Adesanya vs Dricus? Gone. A potential super ppv fight vs Khamzat? Gone. Look at his face while putting the belt on Sean, he was PISSED😂.

[@Whaleindowed]

@@firsttime6102oh stfu, Izzy doesn’t deserve an immediate rematch after that performance. 46-49…Izzy still has that dog in him though ;)

[@nb8982]

@@JustMe-fo4evright

[@bigsteed007]

Izzy didn’t look flat at all. Strickland had a game plan and stuck to it. Not to mention I’ve never seen someone be able to dodge strikes like he’s got spidey sense working overtime. Let stop asking what Izzy did wrong and point out what Sean did right!

[@johnayling1560]

Who do you think owns the UFC and why does Dana always support the black fighters more? It couldn't be that Strickland was simply better than the UFC globo homo "plant" called (Israel Adesanya)!? 🧐

[@SewerGang]

its crazy how much they underplay sean and just chuck it up to "ah it was just a bad izzy night"

[@manaboutadog6387]

He didn’t actually stick to his game plan as he said in the after presser that he had planned to use slot more ground game but I’m glad he didn’t

[@bigsteed007]

@@manaboutadog6387 , I’m sure that was his game plan assuming he was getting hit. He had no reason to change what was working though.

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

@@bigsteed007 True.......

[@Onamorata]

My favorite part of Laura being on the broadcast was when volkov was in full mount, and she said “oh Alex is in full mount here” and DC said “he’s just so big. He’s 6’7. Do you have any idea what it’s like to have a 6’7 guy on top of you in full mount???” 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@xfaithoverwatch4235]

And she was like …no and I don’t want too”

[@StewieLokz3707]

DC says some wild shit sometimes 😂

[@112233JORDAN]

I was like 😳

[@sicnickk]

THANK YOU

[@real2606]

Dana will age 10 years in the next three months with Sean as a champion 😂😂

[@marseanbostic3377]

He oddly looks a lot older than usual in this interview 😂 he sick to his stomach

[@SevroAuLune9424]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shanonhills4995]

😂😂😂

[@TiagoSilva-rv2ws]

@@marseanbostic3377is just the lighting setup

[@Flyc2]

@@marseanbostic3377😂😂😂😂

[@DarkoProductions]

Strickland came and took it, like a motherfuckin boss. Certified American Legend.

[@RedskinsReview]

Amen

[@rockinrenoMC]

​@@UncleHoward-rf1re You Aussies wish 😂 Be glad you at least have Whittaker. I feel like maybe he can beat Strickland.

[@TherealJHill11]

Dana is absolutely disrespecting Sean with coming up with excuses for Izzy. He lost it is what it is.

[@alexstarovereem]

no rematch needed, it will just be the same

[@mikeross111]

Dana plays favorites, it's pathetic. I don't remember him making excuses for Aljo...

[@Volvo855ti]

He’s a fight promoter. You guys forget what his #1 job is. He’s not here to make you feel good about your ideas on the fight or to validate your half assed opinions. He’s here to promote fights, sell tickets and ppvs, and better the company financially. The rematch makes more money than any other fight that can be booked at middleweight bar none. Say I’m wrong.

[@TherealJHill11]

@@Volvo855ti you're wrong, you could do Izzy and Dricus still, have Sean rematch Alex after Alex potentially wins LHW title. I don't care to see Izzy keep fighting title fights when he's won 2 of his last 4 fights. Don't forget your opinion is just as useless as anyone else's.

[@ishfaqshah7393]

@@Volvo855ti Dricus vs Izzy would sell more, Dana can promote fights however he wants but not at the expense of discrediting fighters especially when they put on a dominant performance, those are two very different things.

[@db4552]

Izzy didn't look flat. He came in with ego thinking he could just win the way he usually does without developing a plan to suit stricklands style. Strickland did what he always did and izzy was playing games barking and being cocky. Ckb got humbled deservedly so.

[@dieterdohlen6386]

Of course, bro. Izzy and Eugine always said Strickland is dangerous, Izzy said a million times he doesn't take this lightly, you can even watch his fight camp videos. But of course, db 4552 knows Izzy didn't mean any of it. Of course, bro x2

[@louk597]

@@dieterdohlen6386 izzy proceeds to bark at sean But then after getting his ass beat after the fight he's crying.... but please don't make his about Dogs or my dogs.... alrighty dog kink calm down frosty nips ...I mean nails.

[@alexhardy13]

It makes NO sense to have a rematch. Izzy is 1-2 in his last 3 and got dominated 4-1 on all scorecards. Dricus has more than earned the shot

[@pflges1117]

Short notice Strickland aswell. Dricus deserves the shot, there is no other way around it.

[@SASBurner]

😂😂😂riight

[@curtfox91]

Plus Dricus would put on a way more Competitive fight.

[@cram2979]

Instant rematch

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

Facts

[@robertdiengdoh]

Saying Izzy came in flat and slow isn't just disrespectful to Izzy but Strickland as well, can't we just appreciate Strickland's boxing defenses.

[@babyfood9537]

Sean was incredible but its true Izzy did look slow and flat. Similar to Crawford vs Spence. Crawford was incredible but that didn't mean Spence didn't look horrible and slow

[@LuisDiaz-mf1em]

Right on the money, Strickland kept his chin tucked and even had the little mayweather shoulder roll going as well. Excellent boxing defense tonight by the new champ!

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

​@@babyfood9537he looked flat and slow because he got outboxed.

[@zh3nox]

@@babyfood9537 Izzy wasn't slow, he was the same as always. Couldn't get off low kicks and run. Stricklands stance allows him to touch Adesanya, something he is not used to, he always was the one who could lean back and avoid shit.

[@exsapian]

Style makes fight. It was great to see Sean's style work and he didn't bite on Izzy faints and just box and defend extremely well and not allow Izzy to get him.

[@marcusjones1432]

Sean Strickland has the highest rated defense in the Middleweight division. He dosen't really get hit. He's mastered the philly shell defense for MMA style of fighting and no one talks about that. Styles make fights. This was as close to a Rocky kind of fight as it gets. I thoroughly enjoyed watching that masteful performance.

[@MojKanal-cz1iz]

Nah this wasn't even close to Rocky like fight. Sean was huge underdog for sure but if this was Rocky, Sean would go in there and block like 75 full force punches with HIS FACE and then beat Izzy with 1 punch in 5th round lol. Sean wasn't taking punches to head there. He blocked mostly everything and schooled Izzy.

[@marcusjones1432]

@@MojKanal-cz1iz LOL....Actually you're right

[@0LD5CHOOL]

i started cryin when he screamed NEW omg he did so well, well fucking earned. so happy for strickland!

[@HoorayMeee]

Izzy didn’t look flat. He had moments where he thought he figured Sean out. But it’s tiring constantly feinting and moving backward. Props to Sean, don’t disrespect him with your bullshit Dana.

[@oggyoggy1299]

Yeah, he looked flat.

[@adityachoudhary6147]

Exactly bro, that’s what I am saying… Israel was good but Sean was better and also the constant pressure was what threw Israel off…

[@NK-ne9uf]

Thank you. He looked flat BECAUSE of Sean.

[@rampagejaxxsonAoooooo]

Styles make fights , Sean is a bad match relentless pressure ,sound defense and straight punches .

[@robthevampireslayer3211]

Oscar is disrespecting Sean more.

[@baburavganpatravapte]

I don't think adasanya looked slow! He was feinting as usual, connecting with kicks as usual. It was sean who stayed within the limits and was disciplined.

[@cseyjah]

everyone saying that izzy was "flat" or "off" are just coping. sean dismantled izzy's style with constant foward pressure, slick counters and near perfect defense. israel's coach eugene said that he was uninjured and that their training camp was great, while all but disregarding the loss as an off night. i don't believe in off nights. you either show up or you don't.

[@adamimberti6948]

He looked slow to me but I've thought he's looked slow in his last 4 or 5 fights. The Izzy that beat Kelvin Gastelum hasn't made an appearance in years imo, he's just been good enough to still win.

[@HoorayMeee]

@@cseyjahAll true, but that heavy 1-2 in the first round from Sean was massive. After that, the relentless pressure probably made Sean look so big. I’m sure Izzy was confused why that jab just kept finding him. Nowhere to run to baby.

[@Rory695]

Yea he looked as fast as ever, he just couldn't ever stand his ground

[@yomi_jeremy3964]

@@cseyjahyou’re correct. It was perfect execution and perfect gameplan.

[@stefcon2000]

It was alright to give Izzy rematch after Pereira, big rivalry, he was a dominant champ, but to give it again after second loss in three fights and losing convincingly 4-1, simply isn't justified. He'd need to now prove himself in one other fight and then we could talk. There are more contenders now that deserve the shot and this whole favoritism is ruining the game for me.

[@derobertjames2083]

I agree, Give them one more each. B4 putting them back together

[@TheDrewgutterz]

I called the Strickland fight months ago. He was such an underdog he had nothing to lose. A man with nothing to lose is dangerous. He still has nothing to lose. Majority people didn't give Strickland a chance!!!! What a fight

[@gabeharjo7040]

You didn’t call shit 😂

[@TheDrewgutterz]

@@gabeharjo7040 that sucks your hair is divorcing your scalp there huh?

[@richardmorris7063]

I didn't even stay up to watch it tbh. I didn't want to see a butchering. But having watched for 18 yrs I woke up early & went for my phone to check cause you never know. Imagine my surprise.

[@user-sy5bl9lg6r]

Izzy got humbled easy

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

​​@gabeharjo7040 lol I've correctly predicted the last 4 izzy fights not like the rounds or if it's a finish or not or anything but I had Strickland laying that jab into izzy

[@Amzyy]

Can’t wait for the Sean Strickland post fight press conference soon you know it will be good

[@CodyWirt]

Hell yea what a night!

[@DannyDemonz]

Izzy’s Sifu/Sensei ate his dog😢 that’s why Izzy looked so bad tonight he couldn’t get his usual pre fight pleasure☹️

[@ralphrodriguez9037]

Lol. It will come

[@HeadshotBang81]

For people expecting the “Red neck“ f u strickland pay attention the way he is switching from heel to babyface. He playing a character like colby

[@kb4432]

KHAMZAT DESTROYS BOTH AFTER WATCHING THIS

[@bradhorner]

Maybe Adesanya seemed slow because he had no answer for Sean marching him down with the Philly Shell. Sean was blocking like crazy.

[@alias0449]

Deseans defense was on point dat night

[@jimberry5318]

Izzy lost that's it no excuses

[@ChimpRevolution]

​@dudetrustme8320 boxing technique popularized in the 40s if I'm not mistaken but took off when Mayweather mastered it loom it up. The guard allows you to block body blows while using your shoulder to roll and parry head blows and easily counter with the right. It's fairly good in boxing it's the first time I have seen it in UFC though Strickland perfectly adapted it for the sport.

[@caseyschoenleber1760]

One of the most underrated/under appreciated technical strikers in the sport. His style is so deceiving upon first glance I think a lot of people write it off since he's flat footed, doesnt have great head movement, and is a fairly 1 dimensional striker.. But his fundamentals are crazy crazy good and they were on full display last night. Impressive

[@SkorpioVenom]

@@dudetrustme8320 just watch Sean's shoulders throughout the fight... he left absolutely no openings.

[@cvgodd1432]

I bet you Izzy comes up with excuses in a couple days.. “yea I had a bad elbow injury I didn’t tell anyone about” 😂😂😂

[@TheHunt708]

Talk about Dana downplaying Sean's win. Sean neutralised Izzy big time

[@RT-qz5ci]

What? No he didnt?

[@stanneh1978]

Yes he did, it was an utter dismantling from start to finish. 25 minutes of a masterclass and expose of Izzy's weaknesses

[@TheHunt708]

@@stanneh1978 100%

[@louk597]

@@RT-qz5ci the fact he's even suggesting izzy gets a re match just shows how backwards dana is on this situation

[@RT-qz5ci]

@@louk597 bro dana is a BUSINESS man. Are you serious? He doesnt care about your feelings. If he thinks a rematch will sell more than the DDP fight he will do the rematch. Nothing to do with sean or izzy. Dana is about his paper!

[@Cryptum404]

‪Israel doesn’t deserve an immediate rematch. He dropped the belt twice in 10 months ‬

[@TupacAurelius]

That’s what you get for offering your ass to Dana everytime you drop the soap, Izzy should fight Du plessis to see who the #1 contender is. If you send Izzy right back in he will probably end up being fucked up worse.

[@heroofharo]

I agree, he has 0 successful title defenses this run. Make Izzy fight dricus for the #1 contender.

[@sonny9493]

Exactly

[@michaeldeancoetzee9993]

​@TupacAurelius I agree. As much as I want ddp to have his title shot, I want him to smash the China man first

[@Goofball6trillion]

@@michaeldeancoetzee9993Fr

[@dean8266]

I try to like Dana and I let a lot of shit he does slide….but him going for an immediate rematch with Izzy and Strickland but not giving aljo a rematch against suga is absolutely ridiculous

[@X22689]

Thank you

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

Izzy is a highlight reel machine and a much more astute Champion and has a way bigger fan base. Not to mention he didn't get TKO'd' like Aljo

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

Ehhh , How about Periera?

[@wstew]

@@TriggaHappy00121213lol highlight

[@uncleclem7381]

@@TriggaHappy00121213Calling izzy a highlight real machine is crazy when he is champion😂 actually the most boring champion

[@wassim9763]

Sean's pressure was immense, thought izzy's kicks would cause more problems, Sean has great defence and timing, what a performance!

[@Hihowareyoudoingmaybe]

If u watch Izzy closely in that fight he was trying to bait Strickland multiple times like he did Alex in their last fight but Sean never fell for the bait absolutely brilliant game plan

[@afilthycasualsguidetomma2100]

They better not give him a rematch. 1-2 in his last 3

[@bigbrytunney8753]

I don't understand this "Marketability problem" when it comes to Strickland. The guy walked into Australia, got boo'd when he came out on stage, but after a few minutes had turned the entire crowd and they were cheering him. Same thing during the fight and after, the crowd was with him. UFC has been handed this generations Stone Cold Steve Austin - sure ESPN corporate suits are going to hate him, but that's exactly what makes someone like Strickland likable in the first place.

[@ARedux]

It’s more to sponsors I’d assume not to people.

[@winstonwolf5706]

They don't want masculine role models.

[@LetMeEatDem]

The national media will pay so much money for him to not be champ. They are going to hate this guy. I love it.

[@DADRB0B55]

Yeah how is a compared to dog molester Strickland is very marketable

[@michaellee9883]

Yep. I agree.

[@tfost26]

Izzy was not slow. Those ? Kicks were crazy fast. Sean was just efficient and kept a close tight guard. He knew everything that was coming and didn't over react. The faints did nothing.

[@andreidima1576]

@tfost26 💯

[@MojKanal-cz1iz]

New mythical fighter unlocked: Sean "The Izzy bender" Strickland

[@mikelapointe6095]

The only excuse that holds any type of weight for Izzy is that him being so active these last few years have worn on him. But man watching him get dog walked by Strickland was a thing of beauty.

[@uhder8464]

If they give Izzy another instant rematch then this sports a joke

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

After he rematches Perira Im fine wirh a rematchs. Before that, fuck no

[@X22689]

Exactly, especially cuz they dont want an aljo vs o"malley rematch

[@jimmurray8483]

Oh that's what will push you over the edge? Lol... get ready, because it's going to happen.

[@uhder8464]

@@jimmurray8483 nope all i said was the sport would be a joke if it happens, Jim Murray lmao i can tell youre a dork izzy fanboy

[@FishingPerro916]

@@jimmurray8483L

[@edgybravo4287]

Dana looked mad af when Sean won lol

[@veluta2549]

he definitely was 😂😂

[@AaronTats]

I bet he wanted Izzy/Khamzat for UFC 300. Sean can sell though if he plays his cards right lol

[@aidenog7380]

@@AaronTatsfr he can khamzat vs Strickland would be funny asf press conference

[@Jerry12768]

Why is that? Is it something about UFC going woke giving Strickland controversial past?

[@Rowsy91]

Dana is Goated but Fuxk it this time I’m glad his guy lost 😂 Dana will see longterm the earlier he cuts up it’s with Izzy as the face of his org the better

[@pranav2222]

Izzy looked great, like he normally does. Don’t try to discredit Sean’s win. Izzy couldn’t figure out a way to penetrate that defence. Sean dog-walked Adesanya🔥💪

[@corsovene]

Dana White making excuses for Adesanya, and definitely not giving Strickland the right credit for just out striking Izzy. Looks like Dana was disappointed in the result.

[@alexchino12]

The thing about Sean’s win is that he showcased his skills till the very end, leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind especially if u a hater, as to who the better fight was. NO questionable stoppage, no close decision. & on top of that, shot ZERO takedowns & beat adesanya where he’s most comfortable which is on the feet, that what makes this Victory more impressive than an early KO

[@jayyy2561]

You're right, matter fact I recognize you from your profile picture I've clowned on you before you can clown me back if you'd like😂, but you're completely right, Israel got beat by the better man tonight and as an Izzy fan Sean's performance and defense was incredible. Can't even be mad he lost. Immediate rematch aside (I don't think Izzy should get one) who do you think would win between Dricus and Sean for mw title? Idk why but I think Dricus will beat him.

[@BodieB]

Now they'll just claim injury

[@alexchino12]

@@jayyy2561 dricus just finished rob in less than 2 rds, if u can do that to (at the time) the 2nd best middleweight, then u a problem

[@alexchino12]

@@jayyy2561 u do Izzy v DDP (title eliminator) Strickland v cannonier Whittaker v winner of costa/chimaev

[@khachyboiboi1992]

Couldn’t agree more, way mote impressive than a lucky KO he outmanned and outclassed him at every turn

[@openinggt804]

Sean Strickland channeling that bald eagle energy. RRRRAHHHHH 🦅🦅🦅

[@theoddgamer8266]

There’s no such thing

[@JordanMichaelArt]

Dana is legitimately upset that Sean won that belt. Can’t be a performance by Sean, it had to be Izzy being compromised. Shit gets old.

[@A_Very_Hairy_Canary]

Sean pulling up the fan on stage for the little sparring session is great for the fans (guy didn't have to go up if he didn't want to)

[@jessegarcia423]

Rematch “ makes sense “ but won’t give Aljo the rematch. What a hypocrite.

[@anonymoose2474]

I don't think aljo deserved rematch but honestly, he deserved it much more than israel does

[@whoknows8223]

Its about money. Aljo has boring performances. Less PPVs

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

Tbf it’s chalk and cheese

[@amosbaxter4528]

I can't believe Dana's is that brave to talk about giving a rematch. how can you give Izz a Rematch knowing that he lost 2 of his last 3 fights.

[@RedskinsReview]

They are nut lickers for whoever makes them money

[@michaelmaniloff9297]

Because it's not about competition. It's about izzy makes the company more money than any other middleweight. Simple as that... what a joke.

[@nozone4109]

Dana white privilege….. tyron woodley also didnt get immediate rematch against usman and now sterling and both were dominant

[@coreysteady]

you got me on that one, i dont even know how to awnser that question LMFAOOOOOOOO

[@Nyghtprowler]

He was in slow motion because round 1 he got his bell rung - it set the tone for the rest of the fight

[@Holisync]

Izzy fought like he always fight in his most fights, he just got figured out by strickland.Eugene even said they had a great camp and left no stone unturned, he has no excuses.Give Strickland his flowers 💐, he won in a spectacular fashion.

[@jcee1770]

It’s absolutely insane to do the immediate rematch when Izzy Just had one. He got dominated tonight and it wasn’t a controversial loss. Dana needs to be removed from making the final decision

[@RyleyTech]

Add on the fact he said Alex didn't deserve a rematch because he never defended the belt.

[@solosolo8610]

Lol scared

[@9bit927]

izzy is 1-2 in his last 3, he should be closer to getting cut than a rematch 🤣

[@Dynamo_066]

Sean vs Dricus Izzy vs Khamzat/Costa

[@Gratefulfellow]

Dana to be removed from making Decision? I love when people post with emotions without logical thinking. Dana isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

[@jordanj9069]

I’ve only been watching this sport for 4 years, but I have NEVER seen this many upsets in high-volume fights before… Does anyone who’s a bigger fan of the sport than I am remember a time with so many upsets in just a few months?

[@dandelves]

Have switched across from Boxing to UFC and with UFC fight pass now have 100s of main events to catch-up with

[@ImmaBeBored]

Izzy doesnt deserve a rematch. Izzy got dropped, out striked and outclassed.

[@jjB-ds8gl]

No izzy was not outstruck, I feel it is a dodgy decision. U must take the belt from a champ. Dodgy UFC, racist judges and fans

[@zenxcomplex9936]

I felt Izzy won the fight Strickland didn’t do much after the first round catching Izzy

[@twigsagan3857]

@@jjB-ds8gl "[You] must take the belt from a champ" That is literally what happened. Dropped, outclassed, and outstriked. Sean had no injuries at all. Izzy got beat up. Be honest, accept your loss and continue with your life. Stop being a little child.

[@twigsagan3857]

@@zenxcomplex9936 Hahaha ok bro, One of the two got beaten up and it was not Strickland.

[@katana_3558]

​@@jjB-ds8gldoggy ufc may be😂😂😂

[@shortylos]

You know what I saw, Izzy could not figure out Strickland's approach and his defense. Strickland was clever and his style is just weird but clever. Izzy looked confused and frustrated and just couldn't figure it out. He was not flat footed at all. I didn't think Strickland was going to win either but you can't take away from what he did. He showed unbelievable control and patience. Not star struck at all... Congratulations Strickland..

[@twistedstrength.]

Agreed.

[@papasquatch2432]

Yeah Dana is a real meatrider for saying that shit about Izzy. Izzy wasn't slow, he just got whooped.

[@levelup2014]

Sean showcased an absolute masterclass on how to fight counter punchers

[@jaydenellsmore-mm8db]

Izzy shouldn’t get an immediate rematch, he lost 2 out 3 title fights. If he does the IFC privilege is mental, izzy needs to take abit of time off, and Strickland let him have his time

[@Liquid_nimbus]

This is actually one of the craziest upsets in UFC history. Think about it, Dana lost millions. The hype for Izzy vs Dricus? Gone. The super fight with Izzy vs Khamzat? Gone, a lot of things got turned on it’s axis. The beauty of this sport man, if you’re a fan of this sport you can’t even be mad at tonight’s main event, it’s the main reason we love this sport.

[@Cagefighter]

Tell me exactly how Dana lost millions?

[@leroilapue15]

Lol I never understood why people say these things...no UFC or "Dana" doesn't lose money when some star loses a fight! They make money on that fight then they make a new star out of the next guy...does it suck when a cash cow loses? Sure...but that's the fight game...always has been...always will be

[@MohammadRazaKhan-do9iv]

​@@Cagefighterlot of super fights lost its hype.

[@ssheldon1616]

Very simplistic assessment. Hamzat and Strickland is huge.

[@saucegotti9416]

No Dana won. Bc Izzy fans will still tune in and watch him main even a non title fight. Meanwhile Strickland just gained a ton of fans plus his fight weeks are always going to be crazy

[@troyhartung6137]

Sean's as close as we can get to a pure boxer with an authentic boxing style in the cage becoming an elite UFC caliber fighter. What a special time we live in!

[@mikerelva6915]

Exactly! And he figured out the distance, leg kick protection, grappling. I really think boxing is the superior standup form only if you can mitigate those other factors.....Izzy supposed to be the best MMA striker ever and for a CLINIC put on him with pure boxing.. Dude was like Mayweather in there tonight. One of the most masterful performances we've ever seen from a stand up chess match. Izzy looked fine, Strickland just made him look bad.the way many superior fighters do to inferior fighters. Lmao Izzy looked like he got stung by a hive of bees and run over by a Mack and Sean didn't even have a scratch 😂

[@theoddgamer8266]

@@mikerelva6915Sean doesn’t strike like a boxer. Mma striking and boxing is two different things. An amateur boxer could beat Sean Strickland in boxing and a amateur mma fighter could beat a boxer in mma

[@theoddgamer8266]

I disagree Troy

[@alanross2482]

Summed it up perfectly. He didnt bite on the feints, walked him down and beat Adesanya at his own game

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

I think it's not so much boxing vs whatever. For instance, Sean's front kicks were a KEY to his game, and he wasn't even throwing that many punches. It was more the style matchup. Sean was standing in front of Izzy and forcing him to lead, which Izzy doesn't do well. Sean didnt once launch himself at Izzy along the cage to be countered, which is what Izzy wanted, so he could catch him like Pereira II. But Sean never played his game, and pressure-countered the counter fighter, and his eyes and timing are so good because Sean does almost nothing but spar.@@mikerelva6915

[@miguelpina3267]

Yes come to Minnesota!!!

[@obiwanfarone5524]

Brett Okamoto with the questions though had Dana choking up 🤣🤣😭

[@jnsbrt4285]

This is ridiculous! Why should izzy get back to back rematches? After a performance like this he should fight someone else first like Dricus or the winner of Costa/Chimaev

[@amarirasheed6]

The UFC is a business right? Israel is one of the biggest draws with Conor not there. Israel brings money so who do you think Dana wants with the belt as the face of the company?

[@QuestionMarkKick360]

He absolutely should not. He got dismantled not caught. And I was rooting for him. He has zero defenses on his current run.

[@cram2979]

Instant rematch

[@the_auditor1017]

Izzy should just retire at this point. Idk how you comeback from this tbh

[@HornsoftheStagg]

@@amarirasheed6 Then do Izzy vs Dricus in Africa if money is a big motivator, instead of an instant rematch.

[@rexxor4219]

Izzy pushed for this fight and said he was gonna do a dance on his grave 😭😭. Bro went backwards for 5 rounds running from Sean

[@jakethesnake4971]

That's why you gotta love Dana, about his response about people saying "mean" words. Respect

[@usernamehere6061]

Insinuating Izzy was injured is complete disrespect to Stricklands performance. The fact Izzy ran away and made his coach do the post press conf speaks volumes. Izzy would be completely irrelevant if he didnt survive that final fight vs Alex. Hes finally getting exposed he has always gotten more credit than he deserves. His only success has come from being tall and having reach.

[@alexstarovereem]

He barely got by an old Anderson Silva in what looked like a fixed fight!

[@jaydaniel2145]

Dana Is NOT happy 😂😂. And NEW

[@edgybravo4287]

lmao

[@KingC89]

His wife is gonna get power slapped out when he gets home

[@midnightcaptain8344]

Sean as champ is a PR nightmare lol

[@craigadair128]

Im sure Dana will rein him in a little bit

[@roganchapman5700]

controversy means more views

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

Nightmare? The entire right & Trump supporters in America (which is like the UFC's entire American fanbase) are gonna go bonkers for Sean, he's the ideal champ demographics-wise. More importantly, you'll notice Sean is actually intelligent and calculated: he gets points for saying things like "cancel me", but then you notice his girlfriend is a quiet nerdy type, and he never ACTUALLY says anything that would really get him in hot water, like saying f*ggot post-fight, etc. You can tell he's not actually crazy or a trailer-park wife beater, he knows what he's doing.

[@achilles2536]

@@user-io6eq9gt6wyou’re not wrong, most people are just retarded though

[@villakuyt]

Honestly, Adesanya fought how he always fights, nothing different, it's been like this really in most of his fights unless someone pushes the fight against him and they get caught sometimes. He just met a guy today with excellent defense, dealt with the leg kicks very well, pushed him back the whole fight and Izzy couldnt catch him. It was close fight, no one ran away with the rounds really, but it was a clear win for Strickland. I just hate all this "He didn't look himself" and "He looked flat" ... he really looked and did the same he always does, moves a lot, kicks a lot, throws hands here and there with good defense. He just met a guy that made this close and had the patience to not get bothered too much by inactivity.

[@closinginonclosure]

1:37 Ah yes. I too have been stiff and couldn't get off before after way too much alcohol

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

honestly looked like Strickland just had his number. Even if Izzy was injured or flat, and trained lightly, he would have landed SOMETHING if he is indeed 10x better than Sean. Didn't land a single clean strike looked like

[@user-io6eq9gt6w]

I think that's maybe a similar analogy in that Izzy is clearly towards the tail end of his career. Judging by this fight though, I think Izzy will still struggle in the rematch. He's not Pereira, he's not gonna walk Sean down and hook off the body jab and 1-shot him. He's best in counter-mode, which is what he was trying to do tonight, but Sean countered him instead: I think Sean's timing is too good because he does nothing but spar, so he's got that deep-instinct timing like James Toney had: he saw everything coming and reacted properly over and over, and Izzy was feinting a lot and trying differne looks too. And Sean's right hand counter to Izzy's left hook that dropped him was PERFECTLY timed, and it was only r1- Sean had his rhythm immediately, almost like they'd sparred a bunch before @@elijahlogan7347

[@kjthreehundred8911]

No izzy did not "look slow" he just hasn't fought anyone like Sean, who will be in your face, but yet manage distance and knows how to block strikes without reacting to every faint thrown his way.

[@scottmichael7178]

yea, he didnt look slow, flat out nonsense

[@adamchirico7724]

That's the 30+ fight experience with non stop sparring, that CTE paid off ! Lol

[@RyleyTech]

​@@adamchirico7724the Diaz effect

[@rayfinkle9369]

Then why couldn't the best striker in the game land any counters? He was missing all night, and Sean's face was clean af. You can hate Dana and still respect his decent take on the fight.

[@RyleyTech]

@@rayfinkle9369 because like in Izzy style he wants to run around and win on leg strikes..

[@sportvibes4121]

Izzy did looked drained af before the fight. Maybe he wanted that to awoke the inner Beast. But this particular weight cut he was closer to death realm. But it doesnt matter, Shaun came with a game plan and stick to it till the end. Master class performance and execution props to him

[@hassansheikh903]

I always watch the press conference here cause much better sound quality

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

We are all here to witness a Sean Strickland championship run cuz it’s gonna be entertaining AF 😂

[@SR-uz1ov]

This shit is so fake lmao. Yea like izzy couldn't beat sean

[@m.m14433]

​​@@SR-uz1ovCopiummmmmmmmmm wha wahhhhh Judges stats sheet - izzy 94 strikes to seans 137 with a knockdown. I

[@blackpanda1233]

Yeah sadly if he faces ddp next it comes to a end😢

[@alucard190]

​@@blackpanda1233which is exactly what everyone said about tonight's fight tbf

[@al3xander353]

@@blackpanda1233idk if ddp hasn’t fixed his cardio Sean dog walks him too

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Sean''s forward pressure and top third D was on POINT man. He made a legend look a fool by keeping it ultra simple.

[@danmac6185]

He was checking all Izzys kicks.

[@user-zp1hj3du8t]

Before the fight I had chael sonnen v Anderson silva 1 vibes, and sean basically did what chael did minus getting finished in the last few minutes

[@rockinrenoMC]

Honestly I'm proud of Strickland not rushing anything and really playing it smart.

[@anarrivingwingedhussar9692]

That performance literally made Strickland a superstar overnight, what a frickin event bro!

[@KnownProphet]

LMFAO he didn't look slow. He looked as fast and powerful as always, Sean's style stumped him. For with that bs.

[@AB-rl2ge]

Izzy looked like ass bro let’s be real. Seems like he’s trained that overhand right for Poatan so many times that that’s all he remembered to throw. All credit to Strickland tho he did what he had to do

[@user-kb9kj4zp9t]

izzy fought horribly. Im disappointed asf

[@twigsagan3857]

@@user-kb9kj4zp9t Yeah, but only because Strickland didn't let him fight better. It was not that Izzy was bad, it was Sean who was better.

[@katana_3558]

​@@AB-rl2gethat's cute ..he looked the same

[@user-kb9kj4zp9t]

@@twigsagan3857 it was both. Strickland had an amazing performance and izzy had a dogshit performance

[@mizzle1788]

Any moment a new champion can be made. One punch one kick

[@Jpliers]

Sometimes it’s heart that wins the day and Strickland has major heart plus he’s a genuine guy not a cartoon character!!

[@justfine77777]

God bless Strickland. Hard work met opportunity, and he seized the moment. I’ve never related to a fighter so much. The guy keeps it real, when people aren’t keeping it real. Long may you run. ✌🏼

[@eathanharris42]

Exactly man Sean was counted out by everyone and he showed the world he is a man who nobody walks through as long as he has a breath in his body

[@DMTEntity88]

We’re in HELL wake up people, stop worshiping these celebrities and idols and wasting your time and energy like they are gods and worship yourself. You are god we all are wake up and find your true spiritual self and spread love and good vibes and be great and enjoy life with the time you have left

[@justfine77777]

@@DMTEntity88 you have too much sugar in your diet or something.

[@christryon6664]

Amen!! 👍👍

[@artemthetrain14]

​@@DMTEntity88no but you will be in Hell if you don't repent and turn to Jesus my friend

[@Leboybrodeur1990]

I thought Sean would lose so bad and now I'm so happy I was wrong

[@scottmichael7178]

i think we all are !

[@Rowsy91]

Hell yeah the people got what they deserved!

[@CelticSoccer06]

just like the other Sean 😁 i love this sport, and my name!!!

[@ak96ful1]

SAME

[@anonnymous31]

There's no person on planet who thought Sean could win.

[@jaimedelgado7529]

Dana laughing at jack jenkins snapping his arm in two 😅 @6:48

[@CLUB420ATX]

Best Defense and Offense possible against a guy like Izzy. Sean, you earned it buddy. Congratulations champ!!!! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@natemarx4999]

⏰TIME STAMPS⏰ 0:08 - attendance 0:26 - FOTN is Kape/Dos Santos, POTN-Tafa & Strickland 1:16 - is this the biggest upset ever? 1:26 - Izzy’s flat performance 1:45 - does Izzy need time off? 2:36 - did Dana speak to Izzy in the cage? 3:04 - Dana takes a subliminal shot at DDP 3:19 - Sean’s an interesting character 3:27 - does the UFC tell Sean to cut his act now that he is champion? 🙄 4:01 - Manel Kape 🆚 Daniel dos Santos 4:30 - the F bomb was being used a lot tonight (Dana could care less) 5:55 - a possible rematch for Izzy? (Dana wants it, interesting that he doesn’t do the same for Aljo) 6:44 - medical update on Jack Jenkins elbow 7:27 - 🙄 9:13 - is UFC 300 going to be in April? 9:38 - Laura Sanko killed it tonight! 9:55 - Tyson Fury 🆚 Jon Jones? 10:52 - Dana pretends to be confused 11:18 - Dana pretends to not hear the question

[@sbmuss7118]

4:17- Dana said he loves kids

[@A.K.625]

Thanks 👍

[@user-zg7cf4bs4v]

​@@sbmuss7118🤣 FBI open up

[@user-lx9wm2ie7c]

Dana is mad his Conor 2.9 lost

[@EoKLabs]

@4:45 Dana insinuates that there’s such thing as a good mistake

[@jaybeam1466]

I have zero faith in the UFC if they give Izzy a rematch. The guy has lost 2 of his last 3 fights. Sean just picked him apart. NO REMATCH.

[@Gratefulfellow]

Izzy gets a rematch based on his body of work how active he has been.

[@PDF1981]

​@@Gratefulfellowlol you're a comedian.

[@OfficialMidnightRuby]

@@DanHook-ke7gk I'm just scared of how much more he'll take off of Izzy.

[@alucard190]

Dana already said the winner of the fight faces driscus next he just assumed it would be izzy.

[@patchgodwilliams1024]

​@@Gratefulfellowhis body or work within the last year is absolute trash he is 1-2 atm they didnt even entertain aljo getting a rematch when he beat everyone before o malley Israel at the moment does not desevre a title shot or a rematch

[@tateflorell2751]

Why can’t we see the full fight

[@xfaithoverwatch4235]

Good questions tbh I rly like the idea of a finish bonus

[@yubinki6241]

Dana holding back tears

[@bojangles713]

Hahaha ikr😂😂

[@mangodango1733]

Dana aged 45 years tonight

[@elijahrelucio3427]

4:17 “I love kids” crazzzyyy

[@highersolutions406]

So much respect for Dana. Minus the rematch talk...

[@cadelyons7844]

No need for a rematch. Izzy always runs the whole fight and finally someone had the answer for it. It was dominant

[@Supernecesary]

Izzy looked slow? Dana man you said that cause Sean dropped Izzy in in the first round with a perfect timed 1,2

[@oNextq]

Yea Izzy did look slow(er) and D’Sean Strickland looked fast twitch as fuck his defense was great and throwing a stiff jab that Izzy couldn’t get away from

[@marcusbutters2448]

He didn’t look right in my opinion not taking anything away from Strickland at all he probably just underestimated him

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

@@oNextqits thoes african fast twitch muscles Desaen has

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

@@marcusbutters2448yeah, he got punched in the head, tahts what happens to you.

[@JustMe-fo4ev]

Or he said it because he actually looked a little slower tonight which a lot of people noticed

[@michaelcox4639]

Letting the devision play out seems more interesting to me.

[@Drew791]

The last 12 months up to September 2023 have had some of the wildest upsets in the UFC

[@hulksmash3139]

Sean is a National Treasure who needs to be protected at all costs. Thank you sir for making me proud to be American 🇺🇲

[@Mars-mr3om]

Neo Nazis celebration day, they got the UFC Champion Hitler woulda been proud of.

[@Starryplough1916]

and a redneck!

[@Ilouyumajklbisping]

Hahhajaa you hil bilies are funny. That's a guy you are proud of 😂

[@rdwe]

He’s adored in England too!!

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

@@Ilouyumajklbispingguys a fooking legend gtfoh.

[@bentleyfonsworth9604]

Sean won the crowd in Izzy's backyard. He beat him mentally then beat him with the 1-2.

[@modernblue24]

The first 2mins…you could’ve sense the synchronization.

[@patrickkelley6698]

I thought strickland constant pressure taking izzy no1 weapon away (controlling range) , then stay behind that jab and handle business.

[@KingC89]

Dogs around the world barking with joy right now

[@sunleo6161]

im screaming

[@onedarkside4830]

Sean has a way with words and is a hit. Keep this record spinning.

[@nfrchase1081]

As a fellow Minnesotan we would love if the ufc came back here even for a fight night

[@somebodyclipthattv852]

Back to back title rematches after losing the title is wild Dana White Privilege