Israel Adesanya: Sean Strickland beats Nigerian star at UFC 293 to become Middleweight champion

The era of Adesanya as champion is finished! Israel Adesanya, a New Zealand mixed martial artist of Nigerian heritage, returned to the Octagon early on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Sean Strickland defeated Izzy at UFC 293 to win the Middleweight title. The "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya, who earlier this year defeated Alex Pereira to reclaim the UFC Middleweight title, entered the fight against Strickland.