UFC cancels Chimaev-Strickland face-off, increases security due to disorder concerns

The UFC has decided not to hold a face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their press conference. The promotion will instead enhance security measures for the event due to concerns about potential disruptions or violence. This decision reflects the UFC's assessment that a direct confrontation between the two fighters poses too high a risk of creating an unsafe situation. The exact nature of the security concerns was not detailed in the announcement.