Followers and lots of within the MMA world have reacted to Sean Strickland’s UFC 328 efficiency. Strickland dethroned “Borz” earlier tonight by break up choice, regaining the middleweight throne.
The bout regarded like a one-sided affair in Spherical 1 because the champion racked up floor management time. Nevertheless, in Spherical 2, “Tarzan” did sufficient to show the tide in his favor.
In Rounds 3, 4, and 5, each fighters determined to face and commerce, and “Borz” relied much less on his wrestling.
Neither fighter rushed for a end. Chimaev took his time piecing up Strickland, and “Tarzan” gave the champion a tough time together with his jab until the ultimate second.
After 25 minutes, Sean Strickland, who was forward on the scorecards, cruised to a split-decision win to turn out to be a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
MMA Group reacts as Sean Strickland dethrones Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
Henry Cejudo posted on X:
“What a efficiency by Strickland and a tremendous battle. 48-47 Sean was the right rating. Had it tied going into the ultimate spherical and Strickland did sufficient to tug off the ultimate spherical 👏 #UFC328”
The legendary Kamaru Usman added:
“Wow that call 🤷🏿♂️👊🏿”
Gilbert Burns posted on X, congratulating Sean Strickland:
“And new 🤯🤯🤯 congrats @SStricklandMMA”
Former champ Sean O’Malley wrote:
“Holy sh*t !!! Wow and new”
Derek Brunson added:
“Khamzat Chimaev’s post-fight physique language says we would not see him for some time, or if ever once more! #UFC328”
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