Media split on Chimaev-Strickland result: 13 of 24 score it for Chimaev

Following the Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland fight, media members were divided on the outcome. Of 24 journalists polled, 13 scored the fight in favor of Chimaev, while the remaining 11 presumably scored it for Strickland. The official result saw Strickland retain his title, but the close media scoring indicates the fight was competitive and contentious. The split decision reflects the difficulty in judging the bout and suggests reasonable arguments could be made for either fighter.