UFC cancels face-off between Chimaev and Strickland, increases security

The UFC has decided not to hold a face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their pre-fight press conference. The promotion is increasing security measures due to concerns about potential disorder or confrontation. The decision reflects the UFC's assessment that tensions between the two fighters could lead to an incident. This is an unusual move for a major UFC fight, indicating serious concerns about the matchup's volatile nature. The league is taking precautionary steps to prevent any physical altercations before fight night.