ROUND TWO: Scores tied!
Strickland was so aggressive in seeking the finish in that last round. He was really accurate with his ground and pound, and also with the strikes he threw once Adesanya had stood back up; but the American just couldn’t quite find the blow to finish the fight early.
But Adesanya is still on the back foot in this second round, but he looks solid. He’s trying to stay calm.
Adesanya pops a cross to the body. Overall, Strickland is maintaining his range really well; moving in to attack but cautious of Adesanya’s danger when he is too close.
Late in the round, Adesanya hits Strickalnd with a jab and then fires a leg kick. Nice return from Strickland. But there’s Adesanya with another big overhand right that connects.
Strickland grazes Adesanya with a right during the waning seconds.
Adesanya ties it up.
(10-9 Adesanya, 19-19)
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