Sean Strickland overcame some early adversity earlier than scoring his first end since 2020 in his foremost occasion bout with Abus Magomedov.
The middleweight matchup was a shock selection of foremost occasion within the eyes of many followers, with Strickland coming into the evening because the UFC’s #7-ranked middleweight in opposition to an unranked Magomedov that solely made his debut within the promotion final September. Issues didn’t begin off properly when a foul eye poke regarded as if it’d preserve Strickland from persevering with, however after a number of minutes the 32-year-old indicated he may keep it up.
The primary spherical didn’t get a lot simpler for Strickland, who showcased his sometimes sharp jab however struggled with Magomedov’s leg kicks and extra diverse punches. After receiving some recommendation from fellow UFC middleweight Chris Curtis in between rounds, “Tarzan” got here out extra aggressive within the second spherical and steadily started to tug away within the vital strike totals.
CLOSING THE SHOW IN ROUND TWO!!! 🤯@SStricklandMMA proving his expertise tonight! #UFCVegas76 pic.twitter.com/5H0o6LSii1
— UFC (@ufc) July 2, 2023
Magomedov appeared to fade significantly because the second spherical went on, and ultimately Strickland determined to forgo his regular measured method in favor of battering his opponent till the referee lastly intervened with lower than a minute remaining within the spherical.
Strickland is now 2-0 this 12 months after struggling back-to-back losses for the primary time in his profession in opposition to Jared Cannonier and Alex Pereira, and though the win got here in opposition to unranked opposition the 32-year-old will probably be thrilled to have completed his first opponent since his struggle with Brendan Allen.
After sustaining a watch poke to begin the struggle, @SStricklandMMA wasn't going to again down 👀 #UFCVegas76 pic.twitter.com/X62rW87u7b
— UFC (@ufc) July 2, 2023
MMA Twitter Reacts To Sean Strickland’s Win Over Abus Magomedov
Strickland is among the extra polarizing figures in MMA, however many spectators gave the impression to be impressed by the efficiency in his third-straight UFC foremost occasion.
Put some respect on Sean Strickland's identify!! Strong efficiency and end. #UFCVegas76
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) July 2, 2023
Sean Strickland actually drowned him out in below 2 rounds. #UFCVegas76
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) July 2, 2023
Sean Strickland weathers the early storm, turns Abus Magomedov right into a human punching bag. Somebody get referee Mark Smith a bag of popcorn #UFCVegas76 https://t.co/rAFrgwSskB
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) July 2, 2023
Think about having a one spherical gameplan in a 5 spherical struggle in opposition to Strickland…
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 2, 2023
Strickland scores the 2nd spherical end over Abus Magomedov.Baffling technique from Magomedov.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 2, 2023
That’s an environment friendly, robust win for Sean Strickland. Rolled with, caught or parried strikes for some time, however put the stress on and by no means regarded again. Obtained Magomedov to punch himself out. In the long run there was a transparent distinction in talent. And he performed with plenty of hazard, too.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 2, 2023
I haven’t seen Sean Strickland this glad since January sixth. #UFC
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) July 2, 2023
Me and Sean Strickland ought to naked knuckle field, present us the cash and make it occur @danawhite @bareknucklefc
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 2, 2023
And that's it. Sean Strickland stops Abus Magomedov within the second spherical. Simply overwhelmed him with strikes and Magomedov crumbled#UFCVegas76
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 2, 2023
Sean Strickland proved why he's #7 and there's ranges to this. We’ve got to count on the identical from Paulo Costa in opposition to Ikram Aliskerov if there's any math in MMA.#UFCVegas76
— Giorgi Kokiashvili 🇬🇪 ✊ 🇺🇦 (@iHeartGeorgius1) July 2, 2023
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