Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off altercation

During the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg after a heated verbal exchange. The altercation began when Dana White attempted to calm both fighters down. According to transcripts, Chimaev stated he would not touch Strickland, but after Strickland repeatedly called him derogatory names, Chimaev responded by striking his leg. Strickland later commented that the kick was exactly what he expected from a coward. The incident added further heat to their already intense promotional buildup.