Media scorecard split 13-11 for Chimaev over Strickland

According to media scorecards compiled from 24 journalists, 13 scored the bout in favor of Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland. This indicates the fight was viewed as extremely close by media members covering the event. The split decision reflects disagreement about which fighter won the contest. The actual judges' decision went to Strickland, making this a notable divergence between media and official scoring.