Khamzat Chimaev jokes he won't kill Sean Strickland in their fight

In an interview with Adam Zubairaev, Khamzat Chimaev addressed fan speculation about what might happen if he gets Sean Strickland in a submission hold. When asked if security would need to separate them because he wouldn't let go, Chimaev joked that he doesn't want to kill anyone because it's haram (forbidden). He clarified he has no intention of killing Strickland, noting that officials wouldn't allow it anyway. Chimaev distinguished between street fights and professional competition, emphasizing that fighting in the cage is sport.