Sean Strickland says he and Khamzat Chimaev will die enemies
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Updated · MMA Junkie · Apr 29
Sean Strickland says he and Khamzat Chimaev will die enemies
5 articles · Updated · MMA Junkie · Apr 29
The former champion faces unbeaten UFC middleweight champion Chimaev in the UFC 328 main event on 9 May at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Speaking at an open workout in Las Vegas, Strickland said the fight's stakes and bragging rights make reconciliation impossible, and he predicted lasting hostility regardless of the result.
Strickland, 30-7 in MMA, is a sizeable underdog against 15-0 Chimaev but said past training experience convinces him he is the better fighter.
Will Chimaev's controversial political ties and a recent assault allegation threaten his undefeated record more than Strickland's challenge?
What did Strickland see in training that gives him such confidence against an undefeated champion the oddsmakers consider invincible?
Is Strickland's 'die enemies' vow a psychological tactic, or does it hint at a serious incident from their shared past?