Strickland explains why he and Chimaev buried the hatchet after their fight

Sean Strickland revealed why he and Khamzat Chimaev reconciled following their recent bout. Strickland said that after fighting someone in such an intense battle, a level of respect develops that transcends race, religion, and nationality. He explained that when you nearly die together with someone in the octagon, that person becomes almost like a brother to you. The post notes that Strickland received a real beating from someone he least expected it from, suggesting the fight changed his perspective on Chimaev.