Chimaev says Strickland told his friends trash talk was just promotion

Khamzat Chimaev revealed that his friends once confronted Sean Strickland about his public statements. According to Chimaev, Strickland responded by saying he was simply promoting their fight. The incident highlights the ongoing verbal exchanges between the two middleweights. Chimaev shared this anecdote in a recent interview. No further details about when this confrontation occurred or what specific statements prompted it were provided.