Chimaev Dismisses Post-Fight Handshake with Strickland, Wants to Fight Every 3 Months

Khamzat Chimaev addressed Sean Strickland's statement that they will "die as enemies" and never shake hands after their fight, saying he doesn't care about a potential handshake. At a media day, Chimaev explained he posted old sparring footage with Strickland because Sean accused him of only sparring weak opponents, claiming that Strickland would complain to the coach when Chimaev started hitting harder during their light sparring sessions. Chimaev stated he doesn't plan anything specific for the fight and will just go in and fight as always, trusting in Allah for victory. He also expressed his desire to fight every three months and blamed UFC and visa issues for his inactivity, saying he's been ready to compete more frequently. When asked about moving weight classes, Chimaev said it depends on what UFC wants and how much they pay him, positioning himself as just an employee of the organization.