Khamzat Chimaev unbothered by Sean Strickland’s death threats

Khamzat Chimaev is unfazed by Sean Strickland ’s trash talk days before their UFC 328 clash. Chimaev (15-0) will look to defend his middleweight title against Strickland (30-7) in the main event at UFC 328 on May 9 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. While Strickland’s trash talk is bordering on sinister, Chimaev has an unusually calm aura heading into the fight.

Strickland recently said that he would confront Chimaev in the hotel lobby if both the teams are treated unfairly by the UFC. However, Chimaev claims he has been waiting in the lobby for three days with no sign of Strickland. UFC head honcho Dana White said there will be no face-off between Chimaev and Strickland and that security will be increased for safety.

Chimaev believes the extra security is for Strickland’s safety, not his own. Strickland also threatened to shoot Chimaev and his team if they try to jump him. Responding to Strickland’s death threats, Chimaev says he is not scared to die when his time comes.

“They won't let me see this guy. I don’t know where he is. I’ve been here three days in the lobby,” Chimaev told MMAFighting at UFC 328 media day .