Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off altercation

At the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg after a heated exchange. According to a transcript of their dialogue, Dana White attempted to calm the situation before Chimaev struck. Strickland responded to the altercation by calling Chimaev a coward on social media, stating it was exactly what he expected. The incident escalated tensions ahead of their scheduled bout. Security was present but the kick still landed during the heated confrontation.