Fans and many in the MMA world have reacted to Sean Strickland’s UFC 328 performance. Strickland dethroned “Borz” earlier tonight by split decision, regaining the middleweight throne.The bout looked like a one-sided affair in Round 1 as the champion racked up ground control time. However, in Round 2, “Tarzan” did enough to turn the tide in his favor.In Rounds 3, 4, and 5, both fighters decided to stand and trade, and “Borz” relied less on his wrestling.Neither fighter rushed for a finish. Chimaev took his time piecing up Strickland, and “Tarzan” gave the champion a hard time with his jab till thefinal second.
THEY SLUG IT OUT AND SHOW RESPECT 🫡#UFC328pic.twitter.com/OTS700oCp9
After 25 minutes, Sean Strickland, who was ahead on the scorecards,cruised to a split-decision winto become a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
SHOCKED THE WORLD 🤯@SStricklandMMAdefeats Khamzat Chimaev by Split-Decision to become the NEW middleweight champion of the world![ B2YB@HSpecialSurgery]pic.twitter.com/eIfkTv334n
“What a performance by Strickland and an amazing fight. 48-47 Sean was the correct score. Had it tied going into the final round and Strickland did enough to pull off the final round 👏 #UFC328”
What a performance by Strickland and an amazing fight. 48-47 Sean was the correct score. Had it tied going into the final round and Strickland did enough to pull off the final round 👏#UFC328
The legendaryKamaru Usmanadded:
Gilbert Burnsposted on X, congratulating Sean Strickland:
“And new 🤯🤯🤯 congrats @SStricklandMMA”
And new 🤯🤯🤯 congrats@SStricklandMMA
Source: LowKickMMA.com
