The tension at Thursday's UFC 328 Pre-Fight Press Conference was off the charts, as the fighters from both championship bouts came face-to-face—and things quickly got physical. In the main event, undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is set to defend his belt for the first time against former titleholder and bitter rival Sean Strickland. But before they even step into the Octagon, the bad blood boiled over: Chimaev kicked Strickland during the face-off, forcing security to step in and separate the two. It's the kind of explosive moment that has fans counting down the days to fight night.

In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van will take on No. 3 ranked contender Tatsuro Taira. With both fighters hungry to prove themselves at 125 pounds, the stakes couldn't be higher. This card is shaping up to be a must-watch event, and if Thursday's press conference is any indication, UFC 328 is going to be unforgettable.