In the electric atmosphere of Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena at UFC 293, Sean Strickland defied expectations and embodied the mantra, “What is imaginable is possible.” Taking on the formidable Israel Adesanya, Strickland’s skillful performance stunned fans, ultimately dethroning the reigning champion and heralding a new era in the middleweight division at the age of 32.

While Joe Rogan missed the Sydney showdown between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in person, he caught the action live from the US. Strickland surprisingly dominated ‘Izzy’ and secured the title. Fans reacted to Joe Rogan’s reaction to the win.

Fans react to Joe Rogan’s reaction to Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland

As the world tuned in for UFC 293 live from Sydney, Joe Rogan, despite not being at the Qudos Bank Arena, experienced an unmistakable moment of astonishment. While hosting a dynamic JRE Fight Companion alongside Bryan Callen, Brendan Schaub, and Sam Tripoli, Rogan’s disbelief was palpable when Sean Strickland’s dramatic punch nearly secured a Round 1 victory over Israel Adesanya in the main event. Fans couldn’t keep calm and went online to express their opinions.

Most of the fans were seen supporting and questioning Adesanya’s fight that night. Some of the comments are :

• Why joe not in the octagon?
• People can’t accept he lost sheesh
• I personally had it 50-44, r1 was a 10-8 for Strickland
• Notice all the people complaining saying it’s staged, If it was stage Izzy would of won
• I don’t get why everyone says it’s a huge upset knowing damn well that Izzy is mid as fuck lol
• We should stop this overreaction. He’s the UFC middleweight champion. Please, stop calling the world into this madness. Thanks
• I don’t know, Izzy looked kind of weird tonight. Something is up with him, or maybe he is just getting old. He was slow, stiff, easy to catch.
• Knew it hes the type of guy to not let himself lose to someone he hates

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Based on the fans’ reactions, it can be understood that some fans are frustrated that people can’t accept Strickland as a champion. Furthermore, fans are even more frustrated that some individuals called the match staged. They have even questioned Adesanya’s fighting skills on that night.

Joe Rogan contemplates the merits of a Sean Strickland vs. Israel Adesanya rematch

In a recent installment of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’s ‘Fight Companion,’ Joe Rogan, accompanied by his friends – former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and humorist Sam Tripoli – sat together to watch UFC 293. Much to the astonishment of all, Sean Strickland emerged triumphant over Israel Adesanya via unanimous verdict, orchestrating a momentous upset of epic proportions. He stated, “The rematch is 100% the big money, and would be smart to do. Wow, Izzy doesn’t wanna hug him. He likes him less now, he just took his world title!”

Sean Strickland’s shocking victory over Israel Adesanya left fans and the entire UFC community divided, with some questioning Adesanya’s performance. Amidst this hubbub, Joe Rogan hinted at a lucrative rematch, noting Adesanya’s diminished camaraderie with Strickland after losing his title. Will there be a rematch between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya? Only time will tell.

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