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Eric Nicksick Reveals Respectful Message Exchange With Khamzat Chimaev Before UFC 328

Ahead of coaching Strickland against Chimaev at UFC 328 on May 9, Nicksick said the middleweight champ recently reached out with respect despite their camps colliding. “Hey coach, love and respect you. We’ll see you May 9,” Chimaev wrote. Nicksick replied warmly, saying, “Same to you brother…stay healthy,” showing their bond remains intact as he was his coach at Extreme Couture.