Sean Strickland responded to Khamzat Chimaev's strike during their UFC 328 face-off by calling him a coward on social media. A transcript of their heated exchange reveals Strickland repeatedly taunted Chimaev, saying he wouldn't do anything, while Chimaev warned he would hit him before striking Strickland's leg. Dana White attempted to calm the situation, asking both fighters to behave. The incident has intensified the already hostile buildup to their middleweight title fight. Strickland's post-incident comment suggests he views the physical confrontation as evidence of cowardice rather than aggression from Chimaev.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
