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

At the UFC 328 ceremonial weigh-in face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg during a tense confrontation. The altercation occurred after a heated verbal exchange where Strickland told Chimaev he wouldn't do anything, calling him derogatory names. Chimaev responded by saying "I'll f*** you up" before delivering the kick. Dana White attempted to calm both fighters during the escalating situation. Following the incident, Strickland commented that the kick was exactly what he expected from a "coward."