Chimaev posts sparring footage, criticizes Rousey; Tsarukyan claims RAF value jump

Khamzat Chimaev released additional footage of his sparring session with Brendan Allen and responded to Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC, stating "There would be no Ronda without UFC" and calling her comments ungrateful, noting her Olympic earnings were minimal compared to UFC pay. Michael Morales posted a photo with Hunter Campbell captioned "Papers ready," suggesting contract negotiations. Jan Blachowicz successfully underwent knee surgery. Arman Tsarukyan claimed that before his involvement, RAF Camora was worth 15 million, but after three of his fights, the value increased to 110 million. Additional news included training footage of Alex Pereira working with Glover Teixeira, and Francis Ngannou discussing how fear of losing UFC contracts forces fighters to sign unfavorable deals, revealing some fighters were offered huge money to fight him on Netflix but are contractually bound.