Chimaev's brother: Khamzat and Strickland did not become friends after fight

The brother of Khamzat Chimaev stated that Khamzat and Sean Strickland definitely did not become friends following their bout. He explained that Khamzat experienced his first career loss and had only seconds to decide how to handle it with dignity. While they were unhappy with the judges' decision, they chose not to protest publicly. The brother noted that Khamzat shook hands and moved on without making a scene. This suggests the rivalry between the two fighters remains intact despite the conclusion of their fight.