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

The UFC has decided not to hold a face-off between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the press conference. The organization is enhancing security measures due to concerns about potential disturbances. The decision reflects worries that a confrontation between the two fighters could lead to riots or uncontrollable incidents. This precautionary step is unusual and indicates the promotion's awareness of the volatile nature of this matchup. The fighters will still participate in the press conference, but without the traditional staredown. Such security concerns are rare in UFC pre-fight events.