"Round 1 - Chimaev opened with kicks to the legs and body as Strickland worked out of his Philly shell defense, but it didn't take long for the champion to close the distance and secure a quick takedown."
"Round 5 - They met in the center, and after a brief exchange, Chimaev shot in for a takedown following a comment from Strickland. Strickland worked back to his feet, but Chimaev stayed attached, pressing him to the fence and dragging him down again. Strickland nearly reversed the position, but Chimaev maintained control."
"The final 35 seconds turned into a test of will, with both fighters trading heavy shots in close. In the closing moments, they exchanged strikes all the way to the horn, leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges."
"The decision went to Sean Strickland, who becomes a two-time UFC middleweight champion."
Chimaev opened with leg and body kicks, then closed distance to secure an early takedown. Strickland used his Philly shell defense to work out of danger, but Chimaev continued to press. In later rounds, Chimaev landed a jab and right hand, followed by heavy shots that Strickland defended effectively. Chimaev maintained steady pressure with jabs and right hooks while Strickland relied on his own jab. A takedown attempt led to fence control and another takedown, with Strickland nearly reversing before creating space. The final moments featured sustained close-range exchanges until the horn. The judges awarded the win to Sean Strickland, making him a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
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