Sean Strickland challenged Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. Strickland entered as a massive +450 underdog. Chimaev controlled Strickland on the ground in the first round, but the momentum shifted in the second round. Strickland took over in the third round and maintained control through the championship rounds. Chimaev could not mount a comeback despite a strong effort. Strickland won by split decision, marking one of the biggest recent UFC title-fight upsets. Donald Cerrone revealed he bet $10,000 on Strickland to win and cashed for $45,000, and Jorge Masvidal also expressed confidence in betting heavily on Strickland.
"Strickland (30-7) challenged Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328 earlier this month in Newark, New Jersey. Strickland was a massive +450 underdog going into the bout. While Chimaev controlled Strickland on the ground in the first round, the tide turned in the second round. Strickland completely took over in the third round, and Chimaev failed to mount a comeback despite a valiant effort in the championship rounds. Strickland earned a split decision victory in one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC title fight history."
"While most expected Chimaev to dominate on the ground, many considered Strickland the biggest threat to "Borz." Among the latter was UFC Hall of Famer Donald Cerrone. "Cowboy" revealed he won $45,000 after betting $10,000 on Strickland to win. "Yeah, I won $45,000," Cerrone told The Schmo. "I put $10,000 on Sean." Cerrone also showed a screenshot of the betting slip as proof."
"Cerrone is not the only one who was confident about Strickland upsetting Chimaev. Jorge Masvidal had also said that he would be betting the house on Strickland."
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