Strickland defeats Chimaev by decision despite questions about latter's condition

An analyst assessed the Chimaev vs Strickland fight as being of moderate quality, with Chimaev only performing at his usual level in the first round. Questions arose about what happened to Chimaev in the second round when he suddenly went to his back, possibly due to cutting 22kg, injuries, or other factors. Strickland is praised for breaking Chimaev's grips against the cage and reclaiming the belt, with his resume now including wins over Chimaev (15-0), Adesanya (13-1 at middleweight), Imavov, Hernandez (on an 8-fight streak), and Costa. The analyst suggests Chimaev needs to address health and weight issues, while potential future opponents could include Borralho, Pyfer, Nickal, or a Du Plessis rematch.