Was the fight rigged? Renato Moicano analyzes Strickland's victory over Chimaev at UFC 328.

Moicano gives his opinion on Strickland's victory in UFC 328Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Sean Strickland's remarkable victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 It had repercussions in the world of MMA and Renato Moicano He 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 involving 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 party members, you didn't misunderstand. A miracle happened. He did it again. Simply, Sean Strickland won Khamzat ShimaevThe guy has the belt again…

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 considers Strickland an "anti-hero" after the UFC 328. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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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 He 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

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the middleweight belt

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the flyweight title.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)