Dana White shared his personal scorecard for the Strickland vs. Chimaev fight, revealing he had it 2-2 going into the fifth round and gave the final round to Strickland for a 48-47 score. White stated he was not surprised that Chimaev didn't pursue wrestling, noting that Chimaev had previously talked about his striking on Fight Island and that it had been a long time since he fought primarily in standup. The UFC president mentioned that Chimaev had a tough weight cut for the fight. Despite the difficult second round Chimaev endured, White praised him as a tough fighter and said he expected Chimaev wouldn't give up after absorbing punishment. White's comments provide insight into how he viewed the competitive nature of the championship bout.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
