Media scorecard split 13-11 for Chimaev over Strickland at UFC 328

In the aftermath of UFC 328, the MMA media was divided on the outcome of the Chimaev versus Strickland title fight. According to journalist scorecards, 13 out of 24 media members scored the bout in favor of Khamzat Chimaev, while 11 sided with Sean Strickland. This tight split among the press reflects how competitive the five-round contest was. Despite the close media scoring, the judges awarded Strickland a split decision victory to retain his middleweight title. The narrow margin underscores the controversy and debate surrounding the official result.