Sean Strickland secured a dominant victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 302. Strickland consistently outperformed Costa, winning rounds with scores of 10-9, 10-9, and 10-9, leading to a 30-27 advantage by the third round. He continued his dominance in the later rounds, with scores of 40-36, 49-46, and 50-45, ultimately winning the fight 5-0. Strickland's performance was described as 'dominant,' and he effectively wore Costa down throughout the bout.
Sean Strickland got what he wanted. #UFC302 📸 https://t.co/LLZXZ5aZxe
Sean Strickland is back with a massive win at #UFC302 💪 https://t.co/3IL5CSBy7Q
10-9 Strickland RD5 49-46 Strickland #UFC302
50-45 Strickland #UFC302
Strickland 5-0 with a DOMINANT performance! #ufc302
40-36 Strickland. Costa still needs a finish. #UFC302
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30-27 Strickland #UFC302
Strickland is like he’s fighting downhill and wearing Costa down. He wins third 10-9 and goes up 30-27. Guess it’s good Costa wanted five or he’d have lost at this point. #UFC302
30-27 Strickland. Costa needs a finish. #UFC302
Strickland takes the second 10-9 and goes up 20-18. Dropped Costa with a jab late in the round. #UFC302
Strickland, 10-9. #UFC302