A Hard Fought Victory

Stricland defeats Costa at UFC 302

A hard-fought victory

Despite a lack of excitement, Strickland gets the job done

Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa in a five-round co-main event at UFC 302 on Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight was not particularly exciting, but Strickland was able to control the pace and grind out a victory.

Strickland entered the fight as a -270 favorite, and he controlled the majority of the fight. He used his superior wrestling to take Costa down several times, and he was able to land the more significant strikes on the feet. Costa had his moments, but he was unable to sustain any significant offense. In the end, Strickland won via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45).

The victory was a big one for Strickland, who is now 26-3 in his career. He has won his last six fights, and he is now one of the top contenders in the middleweight division. Costa, on the other hand, has now lost two fights in a row. He is still a dangerous fighter, but he needs to make some changes if he wants to return to title contention.

In the end, Strickland's victory was a testament to his hard work and determination. He was able to overcome a tough opponent and earn a big win. He is now one of the most promising fighters in the UFC, and he will be looking to continue his ascent up the ladder in the coming months.