Hamzat Chimaev clarifies he won't kill Sean Strickland in their fight

Hamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation about his upcoming fight with Sean Strickland in an interview with Adam Zubairaev. When asked if he would refuse to release a submission hold requiring security intervention, Chimaev clarified that he does not intend to kill anyone, stating it is "haram" (forbidden). He explained that while on the street such an outcome might happen, inside the cage it is a sport and officials would not allow him to kill his opponent anyway. The comments came in response to fan concerns about the intensity Chimaev might bring to the contest.