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The announcement of Paddy Pimblett squaring off against former interim champion Tony Ferguson in UFC 296 left fans somewhat surprised. On the surface, it appears to be an uneven matchup, with Pimblett boasting an unblemished record in the UFC while Ferguson grapples with a recent string of losses.
Pimblett's last appearance inside the octagon was back in 2022 when he clashed with Jared Gordon. Although he emerged victorious, the outcome was met with controversy as most members of the media and fans believed Gordon should have been awarded the win.
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In the words of the commentator, "Sean Strickland stuns Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title! It's official, folks. Sean Strickland has defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision, with judges' scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 49-46."
As for the final round action, the commentator excitedly noted, "Round Five: We saw some head kicks and body kicks from Adesanya, but he's struggling to catch Strickland. Adesanya's circling with his back against the cage, desperately trying to make something happen. He lands a right hand, but Strickland remains composed.
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Israel Adesanya's wish for a title fight in Sydney has been granted, but now he finds himself facing the inevitable repercussions. These consequences involve defending his coveted middleweight belt against an unexpected contender for UFC gold – Sean Strickland, a man few ever thought would challenge for such a prestigious honor. Strickland, with little to lose and everything to gain, emerges as an unlikely threat in this high-stakes showdown.
