Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off altercation

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev. After Dana White attempted to calm the fighters, Chimaev struck Strickland in the leg. The exchange began with Strickland taunting Chimaev, calling him a coward and saying he wouldn't do anything. Chimaev responded by saying he would knock Strickland out before delivering the kick. Strickland later commented that the incident was exactly what he expected from a coward.