Chris Curtis: “Sean Strickland Bit Me in the Face!” | Talks Khamzat Chimaev’s Strength & UFC Life

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Right after a hard training session at Bangtao Gym in Thailand, UFC welterweight Chris Curtis sat down with Warrior Code International for one of his most raw and unfiltered interviews yet. From Sean Strickland trying to bite him in a fistfight to explaining why Khamzat Chimaev is the pound-for-pound strongest fighter he’s ever met, Curtis tells it all with honesty, grit, and humor. In this exclusive conversation, Chris reveals: • Why he moved from middleweight to welterweight after years of competing at 185 lbs. • The chaotic reality of his friendship with Sean Strickland: best friends but constant fistfights, including the time Strickland tried to bite his face. • His training with Khamzat Chimaev, describing his unreal grip strength and “different level” physical power that makes him the strongest fighter pound-for-pound he has ever encountered. • How he adapted his boxing-heavy fighting style for success in MMA. • His past struggles — dropping out of law school, being broke for years, and nearly giving up before finally breaking through in the UFC. • Why he calls himself a perfectionist: not naturally gifted, but forged through relentless hard work and discipline. • His life outside the cage: the close bond with his 18-year-old son, the importance of long-time friends who stood by him before fame and money, and his love for writing as a future career. • Why he refuses to think about retirement — because he truly loves fighting despite the challenges. • His love for tough sparring sessions and why he wants every round in training to feel like a real fight. Chris Curtis opens up in a way fans rarely get to see — funny, brutally honest, and deeply personal. If you’re a fan of UFC, MMA, Sean Strickland, or Khamzat Chimaev, this interview is a must-watch. 👉 Subscribe to Warrior Code International for more exclusive fighter interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of combat sports. #ufc #fighter #chriscurtis #seanstrickland #danawhite #martialarts #usa #thailand #bangtao