Media scoring for the Chimaev versus Strickland fight was closely divided, with 13 out of 24 journalists giving the victory to Khamzat Chimaev. This indicates the bout was competitive enough that opinions varied significantly among those covering it. The split decision from media members suggests both fighters had strong moments throughout the contest. The official judges awarded the fight to Strickland, but the media scorecard reveals how contested the outcome was. This scoring discrepancy highlights the competitive nature of their middleweight championship bout.
