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Dana White admits he missed Chimaev groin strike on Strickland at faceoff

May 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
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UFC President Dana White acknowledged that he was not vigilant enough during the Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland faceoff, where tensions escalated into physical confrontation. White stated he believes Chimaev struck Strickland between the legs, though a security guard partially blocked the blow. White described this as one of the most intense displays of genuine animosity between fighters the UFC has ever witnessed. The incident has generated significant attention ahead of their middleweight title eliminator bout. Some fans view Chimaev's action as unexpected and inappropriate, while others support his aggressive approach to the rivalry.

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