Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off confrontation

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg. The confrontation escalated after verbal exchanges between the two fighters, with Strickland calling Chimaev derogatory names and Chimaev responding aggressively. After Strickland continued taunting, Chimaev struck him with a kick to the leg. Strickland later commented on the incident, calling Chimaev a coward for the action. The tense exchange adds further heat to their upcoming title fight.