Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off after heated exchange

Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg during their UFC 328 face-off after an intense verbal confrontation. Strickland commented afterward that the physical altercation was exactly what he expected from a coward. During the exchange, Dana White attempted to calm the fighters, with Chimaev claiming he wouldn't touch Strickland. Strickland responded aggressively, saying Chimaev wouldn't do anything, which prompted Chimaev to state he would knock him out before delivering the kick. The incident occurred on the eve of their scheduled bout at UFC 328.