Strickland explains why he made peace with Chimaev after their fight

Sean Strickland revealed why he and Hamzat Chimaev buried their pre-fight animosity immediately following their UFC 328 bout. Strickland explained that after sharing such an intense battle, a level of respect develops between fighters that transcends race, religion, and nationality. He described the experience of nearly dying together in the octagon as creating a brotherhood between competitors. The commentary notes that Strickland received a genuine war from the opponent he least expected to give him one, highlighting the unexpectedly competitive nature of their championship encounter.