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<\/p>\nJOE ROGAN admitted he was the "most stunned" he's ever been after Sean Strickland's win over Israel Adesanya.<\/p>\n
The unfancied 185lbs star shocked the world by out-pointing Adesanya to claim middleweight gold in Sydney.<\/p>\n
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Strickland, 32, dropped the Last Stylebender towards the end of the first round, leaving Rogan flabbergasted.<\/p>\n
The podcaster often commentates on big UFC pay-per-views, but opted not to make the trip to Australia this time around – instead live-streaming a watchalong with his friends.<\/p>\n
As Adesanya was dropped by Strickland, Rogan repeatedly exclaimed "Oh my god" as he puffed on a cigar.<\/p>\n
He then added: "Holy s***, Izzy just got cracked."<\/p>\n
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Adesanya survived his first round scare, but went on to lose 49-46 on all three judges' scorecards.<\/p>\n
After the incredible upset, Rogan said: "I\u2019m stunned.<\/p>\n
"I think this is the most stunned I\u2019ve ever been, surprised at a performance.<\/p>\n
"Like, Holly Holm-Ronda [Rousey]. I knew Holly was dangerous. I knew Holly was a legit striker and if Ronda couldn\u2019t get her to the ground, Holly is a multiple-time world kickboxing champion.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS<\/strong><\/p>\n "When he cracked him with that right hand in the first round, I was like, \u2018What world? What timeline are we on?\u2019"<\/p>\n Adesanya, 34, is among the UFC's most marketable stars and is due to be on the cover of their upcoming video game.<\/p>\n Strickland, meanwhile, was nearly passed over for this fight, before other options fell through.<\/p>\n After his win, the new middleweight champion said: "Izzy's had how many highlight knockouts, he's beaten the majority of my friends pretty easily. I was even doubting myself at times, but the fans in Australia motivated me.<\/p>\n "I give so many brain cells to the MMA gods every day. I thought I'd be walking away a little bloody and broken up, I'm still shocked that didn't happen, this is the first time I'm lost for words.<\/p>\n "But remember, this gold around my waist doesn't mean [anything]. What matters is how you live your life, and I'm living better through you guys, for you guys, thank you."<\/p>\n UFC president Dana White was left stunned by the result, and in particular Adesanya's performance.<\/p>\n He looked very slow\u2026 Only Israel knows what\u2019s going on<\/p>\n White, 54, said in his press conference: "He looked like he couldn\u2019t get off. He looked like he was really stiff tonight.<\/p>\n "He looked very slow\u2026 Only Israel knows what\u2019s going on. I\u2019m very curious to see what he says at this press conference tonight.<\/p>\n "There are a million things that could go wrong. Some days you wake up and you\u2019re just not there, man. It\u2019s just not there. He looked bone-dry tonight, standing up really tall.<\/p>\n "He looked very slow. He looked like he couldn\u2019t get off at all. Even in the fifth round when everybody knew he needed a knockout to win the fight, there was no sense of urgency to try to finish the fight. So I don\u2019t know if he\u2019s hurt or if tonight\u2019s the night."<\/p>\n Dricus Du Plessis could be next in line for a shot at Strickland, having beaten Robert Whittaker earlier this summer.<\/p>\n While Khamzat Chimaev continues to wait in the wings.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HB-OFF-PLATFORM-DRAKE-BET.jpg\")
<\/picture>BETS OFF <\/span><\/p>\nDrake loses $500k as \u2018curse\u2019 strikes again after betting on Adesanya at UFC 293<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>STRICKEN <\/span><\/p>\nSean Strickland pulls off huge upset as he shocks champion Adesanya at UFC 293<\/h3>\n
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