Sean Strickland commented on the strike he received from Khamzat Chimaev during their face-off, stating 'Exactly what I expected from a coward.' The post includes a transcript of the altercation where Dana White told both fighters to behave normally. Chimaev said he wouldn't touch Strickland, but after Strickland called him names and said he wouldn't do anything, Chimaev stated 'I'll f*** you up' and struck Strickland in the leg. The exchange showcases the heated animosity between the two fighters ahead of their bout.
