Khamzat Chimaev published another clip of hard sparring with Brendan Allen. Chimaev also commented on Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC, stating there would be no Ronda without the UFC and calling her ungrateful. He questioned how much she earned as an Olympic champion compared to her UFC earnings. Michael Morales posted a photo with Hunter Campbell indicating papers are ready. Jan Blachowicz successfully underwent knee surgery. Arman Tsarukyan claimed that RAF was worth 15 million before his fights but is now valued at 110 million after his three bouts.
Khamzat Chimaev added fresh fuel to his social media presence this week, releasing new sparring footage alongside middleweight contender Brendan Allen while also wading into the conversation around Ronda Rousey's public criticism of the UFC.
Chimaev, ranked first in the middleweight division and tenth pound-for-pound, carries a 15-1-0 record and has established himself as one of the most physically imposing fighters in the sport. The 32-year-old representing the UAE and training out of Allstars Training Center averages an elite 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands significant strikes at a 60 percent accuracy rate. The sparring clip he published features Allen, no stranger to high-level competition himself.
Allen, ranked fifth in the middleweight division at 30 years old, holds a 26-7-0 record and brings his own well-rounded skillset to those sessions. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the American stands six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and averages 3.59 significant strikes landed per minute alongside 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes.
On the subject of Rousey, Chimaev pushed back sharply on her recent remarks directed at the promotion. He argued that the UFC was responsible for building her profile and questioned what she earned as an Olympic champion compared to the money she made inside the octagon, characterizing her stance as ungrateful. Rousey, who compiled a 12-2-0 professional record, was a pioneer for women's MMA during her time with the organization.
Why it matters
- Chimaev and Allen sharing regular sparring sessions keeps both fighters sharp while generating attention ahead of their respective divisional pursuits
- Chimaev's public comments on Rousey extend a broader narrative around fighter-promotion relations that has drawn widespread discussion
- At ranked first in middleweight, any Chimaev content signals potential movement toward a title shot or top-five matchup
