Khamzat Chimaev says he would never fight Khalil Rountree at light heavyweight

Khamzat Chimaev stated that he would never fight Khalil Rountree if he moves up to light heavyweight because he considers Rountree his brother. Chimaev explained that he wants to remain authentic and cannot call someone his brother one day and fight them the next. He emphasized that this is a matter of principle for him. The statement raises questions about whether fighters should compete against teammates and training partners. Chimaev's position contrasts with the view that MMA is an individual sport where such matchups are acceptable.