Khamzat Chimaev posts sparring footage with Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev has shared video footage showing him sparring with Sean Strickland. The video was published on May 6, 2026, ahead of their scheduled bout. The post does not provide details about when the sparring session took place or the nature of the footage. Chimaev and Strickland are expected to face each other in an upcoming UFC middleweight contest. The release of sparring footage between scheduled opponents is somewhat unusual and could be part of pre-fight promotion or mind games. No further context about the sparring or analysis of the footage was provided in the original post.