A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg. The exchange began with verbal sparring, with Strickland calling Chimaev a coward and saying he wouldn't do anything. Chimaev responded by saying he would knock Strickland out, then delivered a kick to his leg. After the incident, Strickland commented that this was exactly what he expected from a coward. Dana White attempted to intervene and calm the situation, telling both fighters to behave.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
