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

Sean Strickland has stated that his conflict with Khamzat Chimaev was genuine, but the animosity has now passed. Strickland acknowledged that they were recently trying to shorten each other's lives in the cage. Despite the intensity of their pre-fight buildup and the fight itself, Strickland expressed well wishes for Chimaev going forward. He said he hopes Chimaev will tear through the 93-kilogram (205-pound) division, referencing a potential move to light heavyweight.