Allen said nobody around Chimaev would start trouble during fight week, despite Strickland threatening to "shoot" Chimaev and his team if they jumped him.
He said Strickland was trying to provoke an emotional reaction, but Chimaev understood what was at stake ahead of his title defence and would let matters be settled in the cage.
Are Strickland's death threats a real danger or a mind game to unbalance the undefeated champion this Saturday?
Can Strickland's underrated defense actually stop the most dominant grappler in the UFC?