Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off altercation

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland's leg. According to a transcript of the exchange, Dana White attempted to calm the situation by telling both fighters to behave normally. Chimaev initially said he wouldn't touch Strickland, but Strickland responded aggressively, calling him a dog and saying he wouldn't do anything. Chimaev then declared he would knock Strickland out before delivering the kick. Strickland later commented on social media that this was exactly the behavior he expected from a coward, referring to Chimaev.