Khamzat Chimaev responded to Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC, calling her ungrateful. He questioned how much she earned as an Olympic champion before joining the UFC. Chimaev also posted additional sparring footage against Brendan Allen. Meanwhile, Morales posted a photo with Hunter Campbell suggesting papers are ready, and Jan Blachowicz successfully underwent knee surgery. Arman Tsarukyan claimed that RAF's value increased from 15 million to 110 million after his three fights.
Khamzat Chimaev publicly took aim at Ronda Rousey this week, pushing back against her recent criticism of the UFC by calling the former champion ungrateful and questioning how much she earned as an Olympic athlete before the promotion made her a star.
Chimaev, who competes at middleweight and holds the number-one divisional ranking as well as a spot at number ten on the pound-for-pound list, carries a 15-1-0 professional record and has built a reputation as one of the sport's most complete threats. The 32-year-old representing the United Arab Emirates lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy and averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a dangerous presence in every phase of the fight. Alongside his social media comments, Chimaev also released additional sparring footage from sessions with Brendan Allen, the number-five-ranked middleweight out of Kill Cliff FC. Allen, who is 30 years old and holds a 26-7-0 record, brings his own well-rounded skill set, landing 3.59 significant strikes per minute and averaging 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Rousey, who finished her UFC career at 12-2-0, was a transformative figure in the promotion's history. The 39-year-old was renowned for her grappling, averaging an exceptional 4.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes across her career, and remains one of the most recognizable athletes the sport has produced.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's public comments keep him in the spotlight while a next opponent remains unconfirmed
- The sparring footage with Allen, a top-five middleweight, signals Chimaev is maintaining sharp preparation
- Rousey's willingness to criticize the UFC publicly adds friction to her legacy narrative within the organization
- The exchange highlights broader tensions between veteran fighters and promotion management that surface periodically across the sport
