Chimaev says he won't kill Strickland, clarifies submission intentions

Khamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation that he might not release a submission hold on Sean Strickland during their upcoming fight. In an interview with Zubayraev, Chimaev joked that killing someone would be "haram" and clarified that he has no intention of actually killing Strickland. He explained that while on the street things might be different, inside the cage it is a sport and officials would not allow him to take things that far. The comments come as anticipation builds for the bout between the two middleweights. Chimaev appeared relaxed and somewhat amused when discussing the topic.