Khamzat Chimaev addressed questions about whether he would refuse to release a submission hold on Sean Strickland during their upcoming fight. In an interview with Zubayraev, Chimaev laughed off the idea, saying he doesn't want to kill anyone because it is 'haram' (forbidden in Islam). When pressed further, Chimaev clarified that he has no intention of killing Strickland, adding that referees wouldn't allow it inside the cage anyway. He contrasted the controlled environment of sport with a street fight, where there are no such protections. The exchange highlighted fan speculation about Chimaev's intensity and submission skills.
