Overview
- Khamzat Chimaev declined to join Adin Ross’s Kick channel after requesting a $700,000 fee for the appearance
- Michael Chandler publicly offered to fill Chimaev’s slot for a significantly lower sum via a post on X
- Fans reacted negatively to Chandler’s pitch, describing it as desperate and harmful to his reputation
- UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney chimed in with a playful “father–son bonding” proposal for the stream
- Chimaev remains focused on preserving his undefeated 8–0 record ahead of his middleweight title bout with Dricus du Plessis on August 16