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Sean Strickland convinced he and Khamzat Chimaev will 'die enemies'
TL;DR
Sean Strickland believes he and Khamzat Chimaev will remain enemies after their fight at UFC 328. Strickland, who is a significant underdog, expressed that the rivalry will not end regardless of the outcome.
Key points
- Sean Strickland challenges Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
- Strickland believes they will remain enemies after the fight
- The fight takes place on May 9 at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Strickland is a significant underdog in the matchup
- Strickland has previously trained with Chimaev
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LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn't see himself burying the hatchet with Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 328.
Strickland (30-7 MMA, 17-7 UFC) challenges UFC middleweight champion Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in the May 9 main event at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Paramount+). The bad blood between the pair is evident, with Strickland going as far as saying he'd shoot Chimaev if he jumps him before the fight.
"The sh*tty thing is that whoever wins is going to have bragging rights, and whoever doesn't is just going to have to f*cking eat sh*t until they die," Strickland told MMA Junkie and other reporters during his open workout. "That's the worst thing about this fight. Say I go fight 'Fluffy' (Hernandez) and 'Fluffy' beats me, I raise his hand, I say you beat me, good job. Dricus (Du Plessis) beat me, I raise his hand, you beat me. But nah dude, I think me and 'Cum shot,' we die enemies."
Strickland is a big underdog against the undefeated phenom, but after training with him years ago at Xtreme Couture, the former champion is confident he has Chimaev's number.
"I truly believe I'm better than him without a doubt," Strickland said. "From everything I know of him, from all my experience with him in the ring and out of the ring, I think he's a weak man, and I think I'm better than him. He got punked by Costa, bro. The f*cking pretty boy. You let Costa come punk your ass, 'Hold me back guys, hold me back.' You f*cking p*ssy."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 328: Strickland reveals shocking 'worst thing' about Chimaev fight
Q&A
What did Sean Strickland say about his rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev?
Sean Strickland stated that he and Khamzat Chimaev will 'die enemies' and does not see a resolution to their rivalry after UFC 328.
When is the UFC 328 fight between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev?
The fight is scheduled for May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
What are Sean Strickland's thoughts on being an underdog against Khamzat Chimaev?
Despite being a big underdog, Sean Strickland is confident in his ability to compete against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev, having trained with him in the past.
