Sean Strickland says conflict with Chimaev was real, but hatred is in the past

Sean Strickland confirmed that his conflict with Khamzat Chimaev was genuine and not manufactured for promotion. However, following their recent fight at UFC 328, Strickland stated that the hatred between them has been left in the past. He acknowledged that they had just made each other's lives shorter through their intense bout. Despite the heated buildup, Strickland now wishes Chimaev well and hopes he will dominate the light heavyweight division at 205 pounds.