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Daniel Cormier believes Chimaev-Strickland rivalry is genuine, not promotional

May 8, 2026, 8:38 PM
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Daniel Cormier stated he is confident the conflict between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland is completely authentic. The former two-division UFC champion expressed certainty that the two fighters genuinely cannot stand each other, rather than playing up their rivalry for promotional purposes. Cormier's assessment suggests there is no fake element or manufactured drama in their ongoing feud. The post includes a poll asking readers whether they believe the rivalry is 100% genuine anger or contains elements of promotional theatrics. Details are limited regarding what specific incidents or statements prompted Cormier's analysis.

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