Hamzat Chimaev says he won't kill Sean Strickland, calls it haram

In an interview with Adam Zubairayev, Hamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation about his upcoming fight with Sean Strickland. When asked if security would need to separate them if he got Strickland in a submission, Chimaev joked that killing someone is haram (forbidden in Islam). He clarified that he has no intention of killing his opponent and said officials wouldn't allow it anyway. Chimaev noted that while on the street things might be different, inside the cage it's a sport. The comments suggest Chimaev is aware of his reputation for aggressive grappling but wants to emphasize the competitive nature of the bout.