Khamzat Chimaev rules out fighting Khalil Rountree, calls him brother

Khamzat Chimaev has stated he would never fight Khalil Rountree if he moves to light heavyweight because he considers Rountree his brother. Chimaev explained that he cannot fight someone he calls a brother today and then fight them tomorrow, saying he wants to be genuine. The statement reflects Chimaev's personal values about loyalty and relationships within the sport. The post invites discussion about whether fighters should compete against teammates and training partners in this individual sport.