Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off altercation

At the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg during a heated exchange. After Dana White asked them to behave, tensions escalated with Chimaev saying he wouldn't touch Strickland, while Strickland responded aggressively, telling him he wouldn't do anything. Chimaev then said "I'll knock you out" before delivering a kick to Strickland's leg. Strickland later commented that this was exactly what he expected from a coward, referring to Chimaev's actions. The altercation demonstrated the genuine animosity between both fighters ahead of their upcoming bout.