Sean Strickland's remarkable victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 resonated throughout the MMA world, and Renato Moicano was one of the names to comment on the result. The Brazilian assessed the American's triumph by split decision last Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), highlighting the controversy surrounding the judges' score and also reflected on the figure of the new champion within the sport. For the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), the outcome was not absurd.
In a video published on his YouTube channel, right at the beginning of the analysis, Moicano praised Strickland's ability to return to the top of the category even after arriving with low expectations from the public. Commenting on the fight's development, the Brazilian highlighted that the bout was decided by details, especially in the third round.
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"My fellow believers, you didn't misunderstand. A miracle happened. He did it again. Simply put, Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev . The guy has the belt back..."
With his jab-based style, he managed to neutralize Chimaev. Khamzat spent a lot of energy in the first round trying to control and submit him. After that, the fight changed completely…
"At the time, I thought Chimaev had won the third round. Then I rewatched the fight and realized it was an extremely close round. I still see a slight advantage for Chimaev, but I don't consider it a robbery," said the UFC lightweight.
Renato Moicano calls Sean Strickland an "anti-hero"
Moicano also delved into the symbolic aspect of the rivalry between the fighters and defined Strickland as a kind of "anti-hero" of the story. The Brazilian recalled the American's troubled past and highlighted the transformation the athlete underwent throughout his career.
The Brazilian praised the American's attitude after the fight, especially his public apology for the provocations made during the promotion of the fight against Chimaev.
Sean Strickland represents the anti-hero. A flawed guy who's said a lot of stupid things throughout his life, but who managed to evolve through sports. He may not be the perfect hero, but his heart is in the right place…
He publicly apologized after the fight. He said he exaggerated his words and only wanted to sell the fight. "These moments help people understand better who he really is," Moicano said on his YouTube channel.
UFC 328 results
MAIN CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the middleweight title.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended his flyweight title.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean Brady defeated Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green defeated Jeremy Stephens by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:20 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel Alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant Dawson defeated Mateusz Rebecki by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:48 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller defeated Jared Gordon by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:29 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov defeated Marco Tulio Matuto by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Pat Sabatini defeated William Gomis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:12 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa defeated Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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