In an interview with Adam Zubairaev, Khamzat Chimaev addressed speculation about what would happen if he got Sean Strickland in a submission during their upcoming fight. When asked if security would need to separate them because he wouldn't let go, Chimaev clarified that he does not want to kill anyone because it is haram (forbidden in Islam). He joked that while he wouldn't be allowed to kill Strickland in the cage anyway, on the street it would be different. Chimaev emphasized that their encounter is a sport, not a street fight. The exchange was light-hearted but underscored Chimaev's confidence heading into the bout.
