Former UFC middleweight challenger Sean Strickland surprised fans by expressing admiration for fellow former champion Israel Adesanya, who has dropped his third consecutive fight. Strickland acknowledged Adesanya’s legacy and encouraged him to continue fighting, despite being past his prime. The unexpected comments come after a heated feud between the two fighters ended with Strickland claiming the middleweight title in September 2023.
Source: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-sean-strickland-israel-adesanya-positive-message