Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off confrontation

A physical altercation broke out during the UFC 328 face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. After an exchange of words with Dana White attempting to calm the situation, Chimaev struck Strickland's leg. Strickland responded afterward by calling Chimaev a coward, saying this was exactly what he expected. The confrontation escalated from verbal sparring to physical contact despite security presence. The incident has added further intensity to their upcoming bout at UFC 328.