Israel Adesanya: Davido's good luck backfires as Strickland dethrones Izzy at UFC 293

Davido gave a massive shootout and good luck to Adesanya ahead of his fight against Strickland in Australia. Image Credit - UFC

MMA & COMBAT SPORTS Israel Adesanya: Davido's good luck backfires as Strickland dethrones Izzy at UFC 293

Israel Adesanya: Davido's good luck backfires as Strickland dethrones Izzy at UFC 293

Tosin Abayomi • 06:30 - 10.09.2023

Davido wished Adesanya good luck but it backfires, See Reactions as Sean Strickland defeats Izzy at UFC 293 to win Middleweight title

New Zealand mixed martial artist of Nigerian descent Israel Adesanya lost to American Sean Strickland in the main event of Ultimate Fighting Championship 293 early on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Adesanya returned to the Octagon after reclaiming the UFC title from Alex Pereira earlier this year.

Israel Adesanya loses to Sean Strickland

The American defeated Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision to become the new middleweight world champion.

During the opening round, Strickland attracted Adesanya's attention with a left-right combination that broke his defense and knocked him down.

Strickland destroyed Adesanya in the first round and never looked back with relentless pressure and steady upright boxing.

Sean Strickland recorded a comfortable unanimous decision victory against Israel Adesanya after five rounds to be crowned the new UFC Middleweight champion - Image Credit -X/UFC
Sean Strickland recorded a comfortable unanimous decision victory against Israel Adesanya after five rounds to be crowned the new UFC Middleweight champion - Image Credit -X/UFC

At the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, all judges gave the contest a 49-46 score in favor of Strickland.

Davido's good luck to Adesanya backfires

American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke who is professionally known as Davido, is trending on social media.

Adesanya did not tap gloves with Strickland before starting the fight as expected. Image Credit - X/UFC
Adesanya did not tap gloves with Strickland before starting the fight as expected. Image Credit - X/UFC

Davido gave a massive shoot out to Adesanya ahead of his fight against Strickland in Australia.

The Afrobeats star said, "I wanna give a big special, good luck.

"I know he might not need it because he gonna win. I wanna give a good luck to my brother.

Strickland kept Adesanya on his heels as the champion refused to let his hands go in exchanges. Image Credit - X/UFC
Strickland kept Adesanya on his heels as the champion refused to let his hands go in exchanges. Image Credit - X/UFC

"Izzy is like this on your pride. You know what I'm saying? We rooting for you.

"I need you to beat that. You know what I'm saying? I love you.

"So get your kill it. Enjoy it. Shout out to the UFC. Soon, soon pull up."

Davido's good luck message to Adesanya did not matter as Strickland produced a dominant performance to claim the UFC Middleweight title.

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