A detailed analysis suggests Sean Strickland's victory over Khamzat Chimaev represents his second major upset in recent years, following his win over Israel Adesanya. The analyst scored the fight clearly 3-2 for Strickland by rounds and was surprised by the split decision. One judge, Sue Sanidad, scored the fifth round for Chimaev; notably, she hadn't judged a UFC event since 2014. The post notes that Chimaev showed no quit despite struggling with cardio issues similar to his bout against Kamaru Usman. Chimaev is reportedly planning to move up to light heavyweight (93 kg), with Paulo Costa mentioned as a potential opponent. For Strickland, a rematch with Nassourdine Imavov is suggested as a logical next step. The analyst questions why both fighters appeared friendly before the bout after months of building animosity.
