In a thrilling UFC 328 main event that had fans on the edge of their seats, Sean Strickland reclaimed the Middleweight throne with a split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight, which took place on Saturday night, was a back-and-forth war that left everyone guessing until the final bell.

UFC CEO Dana White weighed in on the controversial scorecards, revealing his own take on the closely contested bout. "How I scored the main event was I had it 2-2 going into the last round — and I thought Strickland won the last round," White said during the post-fight press conference. "Sean has looked great. He has an awkward style, tough to fight. He's a tough, durable guy that has no quit in him."

The fight lived up to its billing as a clash of styles, with Strickland's unorthodox pressure and relentless pace ultimately edging out Chimaev's explosive power. Media scorecards were split nearly down the middle, reflecting just how razor-thin the margins were in this championship showdown.

White also offered insight into Chimaev's performance, noting a shift in the undefeated contender's approach. "What was interesting was that the first two times I saw him fight on Fight Island, he used to talk about his stand-up and his team all the time," White explained. "So, I was saying we haven't seen his stand-up and really go toe-to-toe with someone in a while. But I think he had a rough weight cut."

When asked about Strickland's first title defense, White kept his cards close to the vest. However, he did drop a tantalizing hint later in the press conference, suggesting that UFC Paris could be in line for a championship fight given the promotion's surging popularity in the French market. For now, Strickland can savor his second reign as Middleweight king, proving once again that in the UFC, every round counts.