Hamzat Chimaev dismisses Strickland gun threats, references past sparring

Hamzat Chimaev stated he doesn't believe Sean Strickland truly wants a real fight outside the cage, saying if he did he would already be dead. Chimaev referenced the Muslim community in New Jersey and suggested Strickland wouldn't walk around with weapons there. When asked about past sparring sessions with Strickland, Chimaev claimed Strickland had no success against him even when he was fighting at welterweight. Chimaev stated he has gotten much bigger and is hungry, comparing his upcoming fight to eating "white American chicken." The post reflects the ongoing war of words between the two fighters with Chimaev appearing confident about any potential confrontation.