UFC cancels Chimaev-Strickland face-off, increases security for press conference

The UFC has decided not to hold a traditional face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their upcoming press conference. The promotion is taking enhanced security measures due to concerns about potential disorder or confrontation between the two fighters. This decision reflects the UFC's assessment that tensions between Chimaev and Strickland pose a genuine risk of incident during pre-fight promotional activities. Face-offs are typically a standard component of UFC press conferences, making this cancellation noteworthy. The specific event for which this press conference is scheduled was not mentioned in the post.