Chimaev posts more sparring footage, criticizes Rousey; Moraes hints at deal

Khamzat Chimaev released additional footage of his sparring session with Brendan Allen and commented on Ronda Rousey's recent criticism of the UFC, stating "there would be no Ronda without UFC" and calling her attitude ungrateful. Michael Moraes posted a photo with UFC executive Hunter Campbell with the caption "papers are ready," suggesting a contract signing. Jan Blachowicz underwent successful knee surgery. Arman Tsarukyan claimed that RAF (Russian MMA promotion) was valued at 15 million before his involvement but is now worth 110 million after three of his fights. Additional updates included Alex Pereira posting training footage with Glover Teixeira and Francis Ngannou discussing contractual challenges facing modern fighters, mentioning that some fighters were offered lucrative Netflix bouts with him but are bound by restrictive UFC agreements.