Chimaev kicks Strickland's leg during UFC 328 face-off altercation

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg. The exchange escalated from verbal confrontation, with Strickland taunting Chimaev and calling him names. Dana White attempted to calm the situation before Chimaev struck. Strickland later commented that this was exactly what he expected from a coward. The incident added further intensity to their already heated rivalry heading into the fight.