Chimaev Kicks Strickland During UFC 328 Face-Off Confrontation

During the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg following a heated verbal exchange. Strickland later commented that this was exactly what he expected from a coward. The confrontation escalated when Strickland called Chimaev a dog and said he wouldn't do anything, prompting Chimaev to respond 'I'll f*** you up' before delivering the kick. Dana White attempted to calm the situation. A transcript of the exchange reveals the intensity of the pre-fight animosity between the two middleweight contenders.