During the UFC 328 face-off, Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the leg after a heated verbal exchange escalated. Strickland commented afterward, calling Chimaev a coward and saying it was exactly what he expected. A transcript of their exchange shows Dana White trying to calm them down while Strickland repeatedly called Chimaev derogatory names. Chimaev responded by saying he would beat Strickland before delivering the kick. The physical altercation adds further intensity to their upcoming middleweight title fight.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
