Strickland vs Adesanya II

When is Strickland vs Adesanya II?

Sean Strickland could potentially square off against Israel Adesanya, in Autumn/Fall 2024.

The fight would take place over 5 rounds in the Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 185 pounds (13.2 stone or 83.9 KG).

Strickland vs Adesanya II stats

Sean Strickland would step into the octagon with a record of 28 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 4 by submission.

Israel Adesanya would make his way to the cage with a record of 24 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws, 16 of those wins coming by knock out.

The stats suggest Adesanya would have a large advantage in power over Strickland, boasting a 67% knock out percentage over Strickland's 39%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Strickland would have an advantage over Adesanya, with a 14% submission rate over Adesanya's 0%.

Sean Strickland is the younger man by 1 year, at 33 years old.

Adesanya has a height advantage of 3 inches over Strickland. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Strickland is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 7 more fights, and made his debut in 2008, 4 years earlier than Adesanya, whose first professional fight was in 2012. He has fought 13 more professional rounds, 89 to Adesanya's 76.

Strickland vs Adesanya II form

Strickland has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going to the judges twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 on 20th January 2024 by split decision in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada.

Previous to that, he had won against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 on 9th September 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC Fight Night – Strickland vs. Magomedov on 1st July 2023 by knockout in the 2nd round at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Imavov on 14th January 2023 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest.

He had been beaten by Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on 17th December 2022 by split decision in their 5 round contest at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

Adesanya has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he was defeated by Sean Strickland at UFC 293 on 9th September 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia.

Previous to that, he was victorious against Alex Pereira at UFC 287 on 8th April 2023 by knockout in the 2nd round in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Miami-Dade Arena, Miami, United States.

Going into that contest, he had lost to Alex Pereira at UFC 281 on 12th November 2022 by knockout in the 5th round in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Before that, he had won against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 on 2nd July 2022 by unanimous decision in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 on 12th February 2022 by unanimous decision in their UFC Middleweight championship fight at Toyota Center, Houston.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Sean Strickland has been fighting more than Israel Adesanya.

Sean Strickland last fought 3 months and 19 days ago, while Israel Adesanya's last outing was 8 months ago.

Strickland's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 4 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 3 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 22 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.4 rounds on average.

Adesanya's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 22 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Strickland vs Adesanya II?

Israel Adesanya is currently 7/10 (-140) to win the bout outright, while you can get 27/25 (+110) on Sean Strickland if you fancy the incredible upset.