Athletistic/ Boxing. UFC chief Dana White has abruptly canceled a press conference between Chechen-born Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz ahead of UFC 279.

“That’s not going to happen. I apologize to everyone…

Trust me when I tell you it’s the right decision not to have this press conference right now. For everyone’s safety, this is the right decision,” White quoted MMAweekly.

The fight between Chimaev and Diaz will headline the UFC 279 tournament, which will be held on the night of September 11 in Las Vegas.

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