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

May 8, 2026, 8:50 PM
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Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier expressed strong conviction that the animosity between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland is completely authentic. Cormier stated he is confident there is no staged element to their conflict and that the fighters genuinely cannot stand each other. The post includes a poll asking fans whether they believe the rivalry is 100% genuine anger or contains elements of promotional performance. Details are limited regarding what specific comments or interactions led to Cormier's assessment.

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