Sean Strickland responded to the physical altercation with Khamzat Chimaev at the UFC 328 face-off by calling his opponent a coward, stating the behavior was exactly what he expected. A transcript of the heated exchange shows Dana White attempting to calm the situation, with Chimaev saying he wouldn't touch Strickland, and Strickland responding aggressively. The confrontation escalated when Chimaev struck Strickland's leg during the face-off. Strickland's comments suggest he believes Chimaev's physical actions demonstrate weakness rather than strength. The incident has intensified anticipation for their upcoming middleweight title fight.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
