Guess I found out why it was a pick 'em. Lol. I really thought Cannonier would cripple Strickland's lead leg which would then open up power shots from there, but he just didn't do it.
Sounds like I'm in the minority here, but I actually thought Strickland won. Absolutely not a robbery either way, but I felt like Strickland controlled the fight. He dictated the range, he landed the jab often, and Cannonier often was flailing and missing because he couldn't get inside.
Now does dictating how the fight unfolds win you rounds? I guess ultimately that's the question. I felt like there was really only one round where Cannonier landed a few solid shots where you'd have to give him that round. I'd say outside of that and maybe one other (I'd have to rewatch), I felt like Strickland was largely in control.
Not to discount their skill/toughness but ultimately it's two guys who have no real title relevance.