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

According to media scoring, 13 out of 24 journalists scored the fight in favor of Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Despite the official decision awarding Strickland the victory and the middleweight title, a slight majority of media members saw the bout differently. The split decision reflects the competitive nature of the championship fight. This represents a notable discrepancy between the official judges' scores and media perception of the bout's outcome.