At UFC 297, anticipation for Sean Strickland's fight was palpable with fans and commentators tweeting about his arrival and potential knockout. Throughout the fight, Strickland secured 10-9 scores in multiple rounds, with a notable 10-8 round, and the third round being pivotal to the outcome. The final scorecard was close, with some suggesting a 49-48 win for Strickland, and all three judges awarding him Round 5. The event was broadcast live on TNT Sports & discovery+, and fans are already looking forward to Strickland's return to the octagon.
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Here's the Strickland-DDP scorecard. All three judges gave Sean Round 5. Round 3 was the deciding round. #UFC297 https://t.co/CIgD4yhx6c
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10-9 Strickland in Round 5. It all comes down to how you score Round 3 in my opinion #UFC297
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