Sean Strickland Wins Controversial Split Decision Over Paulo Costa at UFC 302

Jun 2, 2024, 04:27 AM

Sean Strickland secured a split decision victory over Paulo Costa in the co-main event of UFC 302. The fight, which aired live on TNT Sports and discovery+, saw Strickland dominate, although there was significant controversy over the judges' scorecards. One judge, Dave Tirelli, scored the fight in favor of Costa, leading to widespread criticism on social media. The scorecards, including a 50-45 for Strickland and a 49-46 for Costa, were heavily criticized by fans and professionals alike.