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UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight
- Security was beefed up at hotels and venues as Strickland and Chimaev faced off ahead of the title fight.
- Strickland threatened to shoot Chimaev, amplifying security concerns around the face-off.
- Chimaev dismissed the threats and leaned into the feud at the media events.
- The fight headlines UFC 328 in Newark, with Strickland defending against Chimaev.
- The AP piece notes Strickland’s controversial past and his rift with Chimaev over comments.
- The piece cites a broader card, including another title bout with Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira.
- The report frames the confrontation as part of UFC's broader effort to manage events and protect participants.
- Chimaev's comments and actions have intensified the media scrutiny around the bout.
- The venue for the main event is Newark, New Jersey, with coverage noting the event's scale.
- AP’s reporting emphasizes the fighters’ international backgrounds and rivalries driving the hype.
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