Following the controversial UFC 328 main event, media scorecards revealed a split verdict among journalists covering the bout. Of 24 media members who submitted official scorecards, 13 scored the fight in favor of Khamzat Chimaev, while the remainder gave it to new champion Sean Strickland. The judges awarded Strickland a split decision victory to reclaim the middleweight title. The close media scoring reflects the competitive nature of the five-round contest, which saw Chimaev dominate early before fading in later rounds.
