Sean Strickland threatens to shoot Khamzat Chimaev over potential team confrontation

Sean Strickland issued a controversial warning to Khamzat Chimaev regarding any potential physical confrontation outside the octagon. The American middleweight claimed he would draw his firearm and shoot Chimaev and his team if they attempted to approach him with multiple Chechen associates. Strickland specifically stated he would shoot each person in turn if Chimaev approached with three Chechens who don't speak English. The inflammatory comments continue the ongoing tensions between the two fighters. The post does not indicate if an official fight between the two is currently scheduled.