UFC cancels Chimaev-Strickland face-off, increases security

The UFC has decided not to hold a traditional face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their press conference due to security concerns. The promotion will be increasing security measures because they fear potential disturbances or confrontations between the two fighters. This precautionary measure reflects the UFC's concerns about the volatile nature of the matchup and the potential for incidents during promotional events. No additional details about the specific security threats or timeline were provided.