Chimaev says he won't kill Strickland, it's haram

Khamzat Chimaev addressed 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 on Strickland, Chimaev joked that he does not want to kill anyone because it is haram (forbidden in Islam). He clarified that he has no intention of killing Strickland and that, unlike a street fight, this is a sport where officials would intervene. Chimaev's comments were made in a lighthearted tone.