Alexander Volkanovski from his statement regarding the UFC 293 match looks like he believes Adesanya’s talents to be unbeatable. The fighter stated that Strickland should be ready to bear the pain he’ll face competing against Adesanya.
Why did Alexander Volkanovski give such a biased statement publicly? Is Adesanya someone to be feared? On what basis did Alexander make such predictions? Continue reading to find out!
From being the middleweight champion to defending his title against Strickland in UFC 293, it’s reasonable to say Adesanya has done it all. After prelims on ESPNews/ESPN+ and early prelims on ESPN+, the main card is broadcast on pay-per-view.
Strickland is a staggering +600 underdog, according to BetMGM, which means a $100 wager on the challenger would return a profit of $600. Adesanya is a -425 favorite, which means a wager of $425 on the victor would provide a profit of $100. Volkanovski, Adesanya’s training partner at City Kickboxing, and the odds are overwhelmingly in Adesanya’s favor.
Volkanovski expressed his opinion on his YouTube channel, stating that he believes it’s a great fight for Sean Strickland. He acknowledged that Strickland tends to engage in trash talk and intends to provoke his opponent, which would add an entertaining element to the fight. Volkanovski also mentioned his belief that Israel Adesanya will dominate Strickland, particularly in response to the anticipated verbal exchanges. He emphasized that Strickland will likely face consequences for the things he says, and in terms of fighting style, Volkanovski expects Strickland to be at a disadvantage and sustain injuries. When Strickland and Adesanya were at the same UFC 276 event in July 2022, they began exchanging blows during a press conference. Alex Pereira eliminated Strickland that evening, but he has since gone 2-1 with victories over Nassourdine Imavov and Abus Magomedov to earn his chance against Adesanya.
Adesanya due to his brutal and precise fighting style has surely left his UFC 293 opponent in awe of his striking prowess. What are your opinions on Adesanya and Strickland’s fight? Do you think Strickland was able to put up a good competition regardless of the outcomes?Do let us know about your thoughts in the comment section!
