Sean Strickland reacted to Khamzat Chimaev posting footage of their past sparring session, calling Chimaev a "weak man" for sharing the video. Strickland emphasized the footage showed only light technical sparring and warm-up rounds, not a competitive session. He clarified they sparred together just once in a three-round session, explaining that he always seeks to train with the strongest partners while Chimaev typically chooses lower-level training partners. Strickland made personal remarks distinguishing himself from Chimaev and dismissed the video's significance for predicting their upcoming fight. The comments reflect the continuing tension between the two fighters ahead of their scheduled matchup.





