Chimaev kicks Strickland during UFC 328 face-off confrontation

A physical altercation occurred during the UFC 328 face-off when Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg. The confrontation escalated with verbal exchanges, with Strickland calling Chimaev a coward and saying he wouldn't do anything. Chimaev responded by threatening to knock Strickland out before delivering the kick. Dana White attempted to intervene, telling both fighters to behave. Strickland later commented on social media that this was exactly what he expected from a coward, referring to Chimaev's actions.