Chimaev says friends confronted Strickland over comments

Khamzat Chimaev revealed that his friends once approached Sean Strickland to confront him over controversial statements Strickland had made. According to Chimaev, Strickland responded by saying he was simply promoting a potential fight. The incident highlights ongoing tensions or competitive banter between the two fighters. Details about what specific statements prompted the confrontation were not provided in the post. The nature of the interaction suggests personal friction beyond standard fight promotion.