Khamzat Chimaev not out to hurt Sean Strickland at UFC 328, but ‘on the street… if he dies, he dies’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Khamzat Chimaev welcomes fighting Sean Strickland at UFC 328, emphasizing that their bout is a sport and not a street fight, despite their heated rivalry and volatile personalities.
- UFC CEO Dana White has stated that the promotion will keep Chimaev and Strickland separated until the fight to prevent any altercations outside the cage.
- Chimaev, the current middleweight champion, won the title in August with a decision victory and is known for his exciting finishes in previous fights.
- Chimaev remains focused on training without fixating on the method of victory, expressing readiness to adapt to any situation during the fight.
- The UFC 328 main event is set for May 9 in Newark, N.J., marking Chimaev's first middleweight title defense against former champion Strickland.
