Hamzat Chimaev shared another clip from his sparring sessions with Brendan Allen. Chimaev also commented on Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC, defending the promotion and calling her ungrateful. He questioned how much Rousey earned as an Olympic champion compared to her UFC career, expressing frustration with what he perceives as a lack of appreciation for what the organization did for her career. The post suggests ongoing tension between former UFC stars and the promotion regarding fighter compensation and treatment.
Hamzat Chimaev took to social media this week to share additional footage from his sparring sessions with middleweight contender Brendan Allen, while also firing back at former UFC champion Ronda Rousey over her recent criticism of the promotion.
Allen, ranked fifth in the middleweight division, has been a regular sparring partner for Chimaev in recent sessions. The American fighter out of Kill Cliff FC carries a 26-7 record at age 30 and brings a well-rounded skill set into the gym, landing 3.59 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy while also averaging 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. The footage shared by Chimaev points to an active and high-level camp environment.
The social media post also drew attention for Chimaev's pointed comments directed at Rousey, who recently voiced public complaints about the UFC. Chimaev defended the organization and labeled Rousey ungrateful, questioning how much she earned as an Olympic-level judo champion compared to the financial opportunities her UFC career provided. Rousey, now 39, compiled a 12-2 professional record during her time in the sport and was a dominant force in the women's bantamweight division, averaging an extraordinary 6.26 takedowns and 4.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes across her career.
Why it matters
- Chimaev publicly aligning himself with UFC management adds another voice to the ongoing fighter compensation debate
- Allen's continued presence in high-profile sparring camps reinforces his standing as one of middleweight's most active and credible contenders
- Rousey's criticism of the promotion signals lingering tensions between the UFC and some of its most recognizable former stars
