Chimaev: 'In Cage, It's Sport; On Street, If He Dies, He Dies'

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev made headlines with his controversial comments about opponent Sean Strickland, saying he doesn't want to kill him in the cage but 'on the street, if he dies, he dies.' The undefeated Russian clarified that his fight with Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 is 'sport' despite their heated rivalry. milkshakeslot.lat

Chimaev, who won the title with a decision victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, has a history of quick finishes in his first four UFC bouts. He indicated he has no preference on how he defeats Strickland, stating 'whatever happens, happens' and that he 'always pictures victory, but only the Almighty knows how it will happen.'