Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off, verbal exchange escalates

During the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg after a heated verbal exchange. Strickland commented afterward, calling Chimaev a coward and stating he expected such behavior. The confrontation began with Dana White trying to calm both fighters. Chimaev claimed he wouldn't touch Strickland, but tensions escalated when Strickland taunted him, leading to the kick. The incident adds further intensity to their upcoming bout.