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

In an interview with Adam Zubairaev, Hamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation about his upcoming fight with Sean Strickland. When asked if he would refuse to release a submission hold on Strickland, requiring security to intervene, Chimaev clarified his intentions. He stated that he does not want to kill anyone because it is haram (forbidden in Islam). Chimaev explained that while on the street someone could die, inside the cage it is a sport and he would not be allowed to kill his opponent. The comments suggest Chimaev is managing expectations while acknowledging his grappling dominance.