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Sean Strickland says UFC limiting his interaction with Khamzat Chimaev at fight week

May 1, 2026, 6:09 PM
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Sean Strickland claims the UFC is attempting to restrict his interactions with Khamzat Chimaev during the upcoming fight week. Strickland stated that if he sees their teams being placed in unequal positions, he will go down to the hotel lobby and wait for Chimaev there. He told the UFC to either control Chimaev or not, adding that it doesn't matter to him and declaring "this is America." The comments suggest potential tension management efforts by the promotion ahead of their scheduled bout. Strickland's remarks indicate he's prepared to confront Chimaev regardless of UFC protocols.

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