Khamzat Chimaev says he won't kill Sean Strickland in upcoming fight

In an interview with Zubairev, Khamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation that he might not release a submission hold on Sean Strickland. When asked if security would need to intervene if he locks in a submission, Chimaev jokingly explained that killing someone is "haram" (forbidden). He clarified that he has no intention of killing Strickland, noting that officials would not allow it anyway. Chimaev added that while on the street someone might die, inside the cage it is a sport.