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The UFC has decided not to hold a traditional staredown between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at their pre-fight press conference. The promotion is taking the unusual step of enhancing security measures due to concerns about potential disturbances or riots. This decision reflects the organization's assessment that tensions between the two fighters could escalate into physical confrontation before fight night. Face-offs are typically a standard component of UFC promotional events, making this cancellation noteworthy. The heightened precautions suggest UFC officials view this matchup as particularly volatile from a behavioral standpoint.
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