Chimaev says he won't kill Strickland, calls it 'haram' and says it's just sport

Khamzat Chimaev addressed speculation that he might not release a submission hold on Sean Strickland in their upcoming fight. When asked if security would need to intervene, Chimaev joked that killing someone is 'haram' (forbidden in Islam) and clarified he has no intention of actually harming Strickland beyond sport. He acknowledged that officials would not allow him to kill anyone inside the cage. Chimaev contrasted the sport environment with a street fight, saying in the cage it remains a sport.