Chimaev strikes Strickland's leg during UFC 328 face-off after heated exchange

During the UFC 328 face-off, Hamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland's leg following a tense verbal confrontation. The incident occurred after Dana White attempted to calm both fighters. Strickland had been taunting Chimaev, calling him a coward and challenging him verbally. Chimaev responded by declaring he would knock Strickland out before delivering the kick. Strickland later commented that this was exactly what he expected from a coward, referencing Chimaev's action during the face-off.