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Chimaev Kicks Strickland at UFC 328 Face-Off, Strickland Calls Him Coward

May 8, 2026, 7:34 AM
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Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg. According to a dialogue transcription, Strickland provoked Chimaev by repeatedly calling him derogatory names and claiming he wouldn't do anything. Dana White attempted to intervene and calm the situation. Chimaev responded by saying he would beat Strickland before delivering the kick. Following the incident, Strickland commented on social media that this was exactly what he expected from a coward, suggesting he anticipated such behavior from Chimaev.

UFC 328

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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