Khamzat Chimaev Doesn’t Care About Being Pound For Pound #1

Khamzat Chimaev is the current UFC Middleweight Champion. He’s the top dog in his division. But, when it comes to being #1 pound for pound in the entire UFC, he just doesn’t care.

During an interview with UFC on Paramount, Khamzat was asked about being the best pound for pound, to which he replied “I don’t care about so much about that.”

He continued on; “Why should I care about that stuff? I just came to make millions, smash somebody, be happy, go home, you know? So.”

Khamzat Chimaev isn't worried about becoming the No. 1 ranked P4P fighter in the UFC

"I just came to make millions, smash somebody, be happy, go home."#UFC328 | SAT May 9 | 9pm ET on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/lciwvMSpdM

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) May 6, 2026

Theres always a dangerous mindset when a fighter is just there to fight, and not caring about all the outside noise. This Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev will look to continue his streak at UFC 328.