Sean Strickland, the unstoppable force of nature in the octagon, once again left his opponent begging for mercy as he disposed of Abus Magomedov in less than two rounds. The main event of UFC Vegas 76 on Saturday night at the APEX was yet another showcase of Strickland’s dominance. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Strickland decided to bless us with some comedy gold by calling out none other than Israel Adesanya for a title fight in September. Oh Sean, such a joker!
In an interview with MMA Fighting’s resident hilarity experts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew, they discuss whether the stars have aligned for Strickland to claim his rightful place at the top as a legitimate contender. Of course, this is all contingent on what unfolds during the upcoming match between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. The anticipation is killing us!
But let’s not forget the other highlights of the night. We must give credit where credit is due, even if it means suppressing our laughter for a moment. Kevin Lee, oh dear Kevin, you never fail to disappoint. In a stunning display of “blink and you’ll miss it” action, Lee managed to get himself submitted by Rinat Fakhretdinov in just 55 seconds. Bravo! This man knows how to make an exit.
And what about Grant Dawson, the suffocation expert? His win over Damir Ismagulov in the co-main event was nothing short of mesmerizing…if your idea of entertainment involves grappling matches that feel like watching paint dry on a sunny afternoon. But hey, who needs excitement when we have technical prowess?
So now we turn our attention back to Sean Strickland and his quest for glory against Israel Adesanya. Ah yes, Adesanya—known for his flashy style and incredible skill set—will surely be quaking in his boots at the mere mention of Strickland’s name…
Strickland: “Hey Izzy! Yeah, I’m talking to you! You better start training extra hard because I’m coming for that belt in September!”
The audacity! The cheekiness! Who does this man think he is? And yet somehow, there’s a part of us that can’t help but admire Strickland’s confidence. I mean, hey, if you don’t believe in yourself, who will?
But let’s be real for a moment. Is Strickland truly ready for the challenge that awaits him? Will he be able to withstand Adesanya’s flashy strikes and elusive footwork? Or will he become just another name on Izzy’s ever-growing list of victims?
We’ll have to wait and see what happens at UFC 290 between Whittaker and Du Plessis before we can fully gauge Strickland’s chances. It would be a shame if his call-out ended up being nothing more than an empty boast…but then again, who doesn’t love some good old-fashioned trash talk?
The Post-Fight Show
If you’re craving even more laughs (and why wouldn’t you be?), make sure to check out the hilarious post-fight show above! MMA Fighting has graciously provided both video and audio versions of the show so that you can enjoy it no matter your preferred medium.
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UFC Vegas 76 post-fight show: Reaction to Sean Strickland’s big finish, Kevin Lee’s heartbreaking return
