Sean Strickland Broke Israel Adesanya Before The Fight Even Started 

Lucas deserves his credit, he’s been critiquing the idea that Izzy is the best striker in UFC for months. Also that Sean is elite and people discredit him

No way Izzy could've won this; he had the UFC cover curse, the Lucas Tracy curse and Drake curse. He was cooked from the beginning

As an Izzy fan I'm hating the narrative that it was an off-night for Izzy. Strickland put a pressure on him and showed real holes in Izzy's game with nothing but a couple of jabs, a one-two and a push kick. Sick perfomance, solid defense.

Sean Strickland is defensively sound. Just because he’s not evading shots in a flashy way he doesn’t get much credit.

Can’t believe Sean beat Adesanya with 1-2s and a push kick, basics 😭

Sean's boxing defense was insane in this fight he just kept walking forward and still ducked all of Izzy's shots by only using the philly shell you can tell izzy was annoyed because sean was making him miss constantly.

Crazy performance We learned one more time that we should never count somebody out in this sport

Sean and Pereria are some inspiring people. People like them, who are looking for a better place and to turn their lives around with MMA.

Insane how Dana said Izzy would get a rematch against Strickland. While simultaneously dismissing that reporter who asked if Perreria would ever come back down to middleweight for a chance at champ champ. Izzy ABSOLUTELY has privilege. Izzy is a race baiter, treats dogs inappropriately, and City Kickboxing are hypocrites against Dricus even though Kai Kara France pulled out for an injury too.

Even as an Izzy fan On paper he doesn't deserve a rematch But Sean said he doesn't care who he fights next and Dana probably wants a rematch so we will get it next I guess Personally, I would like him and Rob in a triology as a 5 round non title fight cuz they both lost their last fights Maybe to headline a fight night or whatever

Thank you Lucas for manifesting this by picking Izzy. Your service to the MMA community will not be forgotten

Now it all makes sense why Alex said he was scared of Sean

The Lucas Tracy curse is a weapon of mass destruction

im glad lucas is using his newly found power of changing fight outcomes with his predictions for good, he singlehandlely brought us to the timeline of sean's era. I will be forever thankful

deSean 🐐💯🏆🔥

Izzy said he was going to "make this win look easy". Well he definitely did make Seans win look easy! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Sean has some insane timing , it’s like he jabs someone right as they decide on a movement , and you can see it freeze them up as if they never expected to be hit at that moment . Styles make fights and Sean’s style is kryptonite for izzy

This is one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. Strickland walked Izzy like a dog and made it look easy. This was truly a memorable night for MMA fans!

seans space management is elite hes the real best boxer in the ufc

During the post fight presser, Sean was telling us that Izzy didn’t realize how good Sean really was. Sean told us how beats up guys all the time that could hang with Izzy and Izzy never paid it any respect. I think Sean is a lot better then we all thought

Shutdown all head kick attempts, checking majority of leg kicks, completely out boxing Izzy and had him against the fence for whole fight. Desean 🐐💯

It had nothing to do with Izzy being off. I think Strickland is a much better striker than you realize. He get's hit the least out of any striker in the UFC, even Volk, and Islam. Stricklands style is anything but sloppy. He has the best jab in the game, and he can dominate with basic combos because his counter striking is top notch, his distance management is the best in the UFC, and his guard is excellent, especially his shoulder roll, and his Philly Shell allows him to be in position to counter quickly. Strickland could hang with the best strikers in the UFC, period. I don't even think Adesanya won round 2. At the most, it was probably a 9/9 round, and it could have went to either guy. Adesanya pretty much lost all 5 rounds, and couldn't connect cleanly against Strickland. Adesanya missed so many strikes, the official count was obviously inacurate. The so-called significant strikes counter (however they count them) showed Izzy outlanding Strickland in the first 3 rounds which is retarded because there is no way that happened unless they included slipped punches, checked kicks, and weaker leg kicks that landed with little behind them which didn't really affect Strickland. The significant strikes were pretty much completely in Stricklands favor with the exception of a few counter shots here and there, and it got so bad for Izzy that he almost became hesitant to throw any punches in the last 4 rounds. Sean didn't have a mark on his face after the fight. The most he had was maybe a little bruise on his leg at most, if that. I can count on one hand how many decent right hands Adesanya landed against Strickland, and Strickland rolled with a couple of those punches. It's insane how masterful Strickland fought in that fight, and there was nothing Izzy could do about it. I think in retrospect Izzy would have rather Strickland knocked him out in the first round, then Adesanya could claim that Strickland just got lucky, and connected with a good punch that rocked him. Instead, Izzy got technically outstruck in every way possible. Honestly, the fight was over after round 1 because Sean earned Izzy's respect by rocking him early, and after that Izzy was on the back foot all night long, and was unable to sit on his punches. If Izzy did commit to more than one shot, Strickland would counter with a right hand, or a left hook. That jab was getting home against Izzy all night long as well.

DDP vs Strickland next🔥

Strickland’s distance management was impressive as was his leg checking IMO.

Pure boxing generally beats kickboxing if you close the distance that’s why Mauy Thai guys struggle with Dutch Kick-boxers because the Dutch have way better boxing. Izzy also struggles with tall opponents, Izzy’s biggest challenges were Jan, Strickland & Alex all tall opponents that can close the distance. Kelvin also closed the distance. I’m an Izzy fan, great win for Sean. Hope Izzy bounces back.

I gotta buy a Sean Strickland shirt or something bro.

This was probably the most fun I’ve had in years watching a card. All the finishes, the crazy moments on the mic and a huge upset / fan favorite winning in the main 🔥

Sean Strickland gave Izzy anxiety performance and walking him down for 4/5 rounds is the greatest feeling ever

1-2 in his last 3. No immediate rematch

I called “Strickland will win by R1,2,3 TKO Goddard stoppage” and it ALMOST happened in R1 😂

I just wanna say, shoutout to you Lucas. This channel is amazing, and I’m happy to see you get success. And you’re so right about Izzy, I thought you were just hating but he really is an overrated striker. Still a legend, but clearly not the best striker. Watching Sean Strickland gotta be one of the craziest things I ever seen. Moments like these are why MMA is the best sport in the world

gotta give credit to sean’s corner. never let sean cool down and was more excited than he was through the whole fight. makes a huge difference when you have a corner that believes in you 100%

The ending of that fight was one of my favorites. Sean getting in Izzy’s face screaming at him to fight him. Absolutely dominated

if strickland wins the rematch, dana will say he wants to do an immediate trilogy fight. they really want this weirdo as champion.

Lucas, I would love to hear what you think of these recently succesful fighters that fight out of a square stance. Think Sean Strickland, Jan Blachowicz, Alex Pereira. DC used to fight fairly square on with his mummy guard. They deal with the leg kicks well and they have effective, safe punching for MMA

Fights to make at 185 Sean vs DDP Izzy vs Khamzat Cannonier vs Whittaker 2

Bro u were talking so much ish abkut him losing all of a sudden u been talkin about things since the start of time lol ok bro

The cuuuuurse is real. 🤑🤑🤑 God bless you Lucas. Thanks to this channel my family will never suffer hunger again.

I’ve always said Sean’s defense is not shit!!!!!! People only saw a couple mistakes he made and his KO loss against Alex and automatically said “I’ve always noticed his defense is really bad”

Bro respects on the continued pushing of the idea that Adesanya isn't the best striker in the UFC. I definitely had him higher but man he got worked bad by Strickland lol, love that the toxic Izzy fanboys who give him a bad name have absolutely nothing to cling onto as an excuse

I think you should retire from mma predictions, you're ending too many peoples career at this point 😂

Yo Lucas, you’re right pupil is very dilated especially during early in the stream. Might wanna look into that if you haven’t noticed… that shit could be serious

Tracy curse strikes again!

Thats 5-1 Pereira. AND HOLY SHIT SEAN STRICKLAND!!!! WHAT A FIGHT! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!

I think a lot of it came to Sean and Alex training together to expose Izzy’s weaknesses, after already fighting each other!

He beat the life out of adesanya the last round sean was screaming to brawl give adesanya a chance to win AND HE STILL DIDINT WANT TO FUCK ADESANYA LETS GO DON FRYES SON

strickland by dec hit big. i love this sport

DeSean Strickland could never lose to a guy that jerks off to anime

MMA community mighta helped mentally manifest a banana peel, very happy for this outcome and Sean took him to the DAWG pound

So what are we going to do with the UFC 5 cover now that Izzy lost lol. They can't just keep him as the cover athlete right?

I've been celebrating like i've won the lottery bro. Sean Strickland is Champ!

Please for the love of god do not give your curse to Charles olivera!!! Pick Islam and curse him

Agree with you 1,000%. People still can’t believe how good Sean is, even though it just D-slapped them in the face

Man I am so glad that Sean Strickland won man.

If you think about it; Sean Stricklands only loss at middleweight is Alex Perreira, and that guys a damn Light Heavyweight that found some magical way to get to 185. Cannonier doesnt count because Sean beat Cannonier. If Sean gets a few title defences under his belt, he could compete with Izzy for Middleweight GOAT.

The push kicks were also hurting izzy.sean outclassed him in striking had a great defense and checked the leg kicks.Sean was never desperate for a finish.izzy was just waiting for that one counter shot.

I watched this with two izzy fans and literally told them what you said cause it’s such a good critique, but yeah if he doesn’t get a ko in the first two rounds he’s gonna lose a decision, and they laughed and then were silenced. 😂 Good shit Lucas you’ve been saying he’s striking is mid for a minute and it was proven

Sean at the end yelling at izzy for running from him at the end

the new age nate diaz really pulled through

One thing I also noticed that Izzy didnt throw any hooks and if he did they were thrown extremely wide, when he was caught by strickland i believe it was either a very wide hook or it couldve been a upercut that he was trying to throw and he got caught. His boxing is very underwhelming. Unless he has space to attack your legs at range so you dont go into the pocket, Sean was able to prove with elite boxing you can beat this mag but you replace the m with an f.

"Hindsight is 20/20" Everyone thought Strickland was mentally broken, even during his walkout.

Also the fact that Sean had a short 5 week camp is insane.

I am a huge izzy fan but i agree with you that he doesnt deserve a rematch! DDP Or Chimaev (if he beats Costa) deserve it more. and i underestimate Sean what a upset!

It was crazy

And to think he was almost compared to Silva is so fucking crazy to me

We need an epic breakdown of the curse at this point 😅

He needs to fight Dricus, he absolutely needs to fights Dricus, Dog vs Dog.

Izzy got exposed, tracey was right

I don’t like how izzy had his coach talk for him in the post fight

Holy shittttt bro. Sean put on one of the best defensive performances in ufc history. He blocked or dodged almost everything that Izzy had. It’s like he became Goku out of nowhere. (Btw why do you keep saying Romero beat Izzy he didn’t bro 😭)

Bro your picks in fights that matter are absolute 🗑 😂

Lucas tracy curse strikes again

I think Stricklands jab was hurting Izzy, Izzy’s kept squinting every time he got hit with that jab lethal

Yet another sean pulling off an upset...

Against Gastelum I think it was, Izzy said he was ready to die in the octagon. Where was that attitude here? He had to know he was losing the by the fifth round and was still being distant and evasive. No risk.

Honestly this solidified the fact that alex is a better stricker than izzy

Massive Sean W, almost cried when Sean got the belt wrapped around him

I bet on Strickland because of knowing his game and stylistic matchup , and with you describing the holes in Izzy’s game I made a 25 dollar bet and hit it on Strickland 👍

Bro all you have to do is pick islam for the rematch

This is the first time I have ever seen Strickland, fight like that. He was fighting very tightly. No opening wide shots. No Wide long arm reaching. He was completely focused on Izzy. Izzy, was getting leg kicked to his belly he started to lose his power along with the speed. Strickland, found a way and used the philly shell blocking shuffle from boxing blocking with fainting. I am very very surprised. Reason is because Strickland, was before just fighting wild and going forward. He got Completed Dead KO! By Alex Pereira. It's rare to see a MMA fighter really learn and change the way they fight. I'm happy for Strickland. He came from being just a regular average fighter. Prove himself that he isn't a bum fighter. Strickland, got the understanding of the way of Mix Martial Artist. Damn Style bender, had nothing on him. I noticed the UFC fans Boooing Him for Running. This now changes the Division on that weigh class. 🎖️ UFC ALL DAY 👊 Style bender, turn yellow 🟡 and ran away!

You were never in a fight and you don't practise combat sports right? You are really arrogant talking about all those fighters. "Where I'm from, people like that get slapped"

Been waiting for this video thank you lucas can’t wait to see ur take and laugh ur the best

You are the first who I saw who wrote this. That was exactly what I thought. I bet on Strickland based on the mental warfare. Reminds me of Jose aldo

This fight is another win for Pereira lol Izzy probably wanted to finish Strickland in better fashion but nah these hard sparring sessions with Pereira probably helped cuz once u get used of getting hit with that Izzy got pillow hands in comparison

I was waiting for this video like a kid waiting for Christmas!!!

I woke up the whole goddamned house, lol. Time for Adesanya to fight Chimaev. E: Drake Curse prolly helped

Thank goodness this happened. I'm so happy. All we need is Colby now. There really is a god boys!

I haven't even fell asleep yet 😅 won 7900 on a 20 dollar parlay . It locked me out of any cashout the Start of the card . I thought I was screwed.

LETS GO, was waiting for this

This some real hater shit, I’m all for it

NO REMATCH!!!!!!!

You got to give MMA Guru credit for affecting Israel Adesanya mentally. He made the dog story viral. Sean Strickland checked leg perfectly. I honestly don’t see Israel Adesanya climbing back on top in any division.

Yet again the curse stays undefeated ❤

I think he should fall back, reevaluate the style, and work his way back. I don’t think he deserves an immediate rematch. Let the Sean Era begin 🙃

MURICA! LET’S GO SEAN STRICKLAND 🦅 🇺🇸 🎇

Sean had been working with Alex ever since he lost to him. Coincidentally, Alex was the only pro I saw picking Sean to win. Why do you think Sean countered Izzy’s left hook every single time he threw it?

I think the game plan to beat Izzy is out there now. Forward pressure and checking the legs kicks combined with the straight shots. The 1, 2 and the the tepe kick.

Im glad he didnt finish him early. Like you said as well, fanboys could call it a fluke. Instead he got dominated for 25min and didnt even have enough fight left for the post fight presser. 😂😂😂

long live sean strickland

Regardless of if you're an Izzy fan or not (which I am) I can't see how you could be upset at this fight, these kinds of fights are exactly why I love mma Also Izzy does not deserve an immediate rematch that's bs he just got the belt back and didn't even defend it once, the belt doesn't belong to Izzy. DDP is up next