UFC cancels Chimaev-Strickland face-off, increases security over riot fears

The UFC will not conduct a traditional face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their press conference. The promotion has decided to enhance security measures due to concerns about potential disorder. The decision suggests the UFC is worried about confrontations between the two fighters or their teams. This is an unusual precautionary measure for a standard pre-fight media event. Details about the specific nature of the security concerns or what alternative format the press conference will take are limited in the post.