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Sean Strickland is determined to confront Khamzat Chimaev during fight week, despite UFC's efforts to keep them apart. Dana White confirmed that they will be staying in separate hotels to minimize any potential conflict.
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Sean Strickland has no plans to back down, even if the UFC would prefer to keep him and Khamzat Chimaev separated.
Speaking during fight week in Newark, Joe Rogan cautioned that Strickland and Chimaev meeting face-to-face could get out of hand given the pre-fight build up.
Dana White later confirmed that the planned Paramount face off was scrapped, with both fighters placed in separate hotels to limit any chance of an early encounter.
But keeping the two apart may not be as simple as that. Strickland doesnât seem interested in playing along with those arrangements.
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While some, like Jon Anik, are looking forward to the tension between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev before UFC 302, the buildup has already crossed a few lines. Stricklandâs comments recently took on a different tone when he warned Chimaevâs team about getting involved before their middleweight title fight.
The American also weighed in on the UFCâs attempts to keep them apart, explaining why he doesnât believe it will be effective. âThe UFC is trying to limit my interactions with the dog,â Strickland wrote on X. âListen, I will say this now. I will not be controlled by a third-world dog⊠If I find there is unequal treatment between our camps I will walk to the lobby and wait for him. Control your wâ- or donât. I donât care. Let the chips fall where they may this is AmericaâŠâ
Replying to a fan who mentioned how heated things already were, Strickland added: âFight week will be in handcuffs.â
Khamzat Chimaev doesnât seem too bothered by any of it so far either.
In fact, heâs even admitted that he enjoys Stricklandâs behaviour because it means more attention on their fight without him needing to say much himself.
The UFC is keeping them separated to prevent any potential confrontations due to the intense pre-fight buildup.
Dana White confirmed that the planned Paramount face-off was scrapped to avoid any early encounters between the fighters.
Sean Strickland intends to confront Khamzat Chimaev, stating he will end up in handcuffs during the fight week.

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Still, âBorzâ did caution that if his opponent follows through on his threats involving weapons, things could escalate quickly given the backing heâll have in Newark.
This isnât just another pre-fight hype job â the atmosphere around this event feels unlike anything weâve seen before.
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