Khamzat Chimaev published additional footage of sparring with Brendan Allen and responded to Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC. Chimaev stated there would be no Ronda without the UFC and called her ungrateful, questioning how much she earned as an Olympic champion. The post also mentions that Ariel Morales posted a photo with Hunter Campbell with text indicating paperwork is ready. Additional updates include Jan Blachowicz undergoing successful knee surgery and Arman Tsarukyan claiming RAF's value increased from 15 million to 110 million after his three fights.
Khamzat Chimaev took to social media on April 24 to fire back at Ronda Rousey following her recent public criticism of the UFC, calling the former champion ungrateful and asserting that there would be no Ronda Rousey without the organization.
Chimaev, who also posted additional sparring footage alongside middleweight contender Brendan Allen, questioned how much Rousey earned as an Olympic champion before the UFC elevated her profile. The 32-year-old Emirati fighter holds a 15-1 record and sits ranked first in the middleweight division, with a pound-for-pound ranking of tenth. Known for a relentless, pressure-heavy style, Chimaev lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy and averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, among the highest rates in the sport.
Allen, the sparring partner featured in the footage, carries a 26-7 record and is ranked fifth in the middleweight division at 30 years old. The Kill Cliff FC product out of the United States stands six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and contributes both on the feet and on the mat, averaging 3.59 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy alongside 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Rousey, whose professional MMA record stands at 12-2, compiled her career during a period when she became one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The 39-year-old American finished opponents at a remarkable rate, averaging 4.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes across her career.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's public comments keep him in the spotlight as the top-ranked middleweight contender
- The sparring footage with fifth-ranked Allen hints at continued preparation at the division's highest level
- Elsewhere, Jan Blachowicz underwent successful knee surgery, and Arman Tsarukyan claimed his promotional value grew from 15 million to 110 million over the course of three fights
