153 Qima Took Over The Game Privately, And All Members Of The Team Suffered From High Blood Pressure

The live broadcast room burst into chaos.

[Wow, Brother Chen's legs were really something else just now. I was completely taken by surprise.]

[Same here! If I ever got into a street fight with Brother Chen, I'd probably be out cold before I even reacted.]

[Out cold? You'd be on your way to the ICU instead!]

[Brother Chen, you really shouldn't mess around like that with a female reporter. If the goddess sees this, she might just give you a beating.]

[I get where you're coming from, but I just admire Brother Chen's ability to handle pressure—he's tough in both soft and hard situations (dog head emoji).]

[What happened to that person who was arguing with me earlier? Brother Chen was being polite and didn't say it directly, but he could easily take on special forces and martial artists; it's a completely different world altogether.]

[That's cleared up now. If the leg master Barbossa and I faced off with a kick, I wouldn't stand a chance.]

[Props to the brother upstairs for your bravery, but face it—you won't even get a shot at hitting him.]

[I used to be in the armed police. Honestly, special forces might not even outmatch our armed police brothers in pure hand-to-hand combat because we train rigorously in fitness, punching, and kicking every day.]

[Those who don't get it can't compete at this level? Remember, today's society is transparent. Athletes become strong through dedication and training. They practice fighting four hours daily, with an entire professional team backing them up. If they can't beat the special forces in combat, then the special forces trainer must be a myth!]

[Let me share a little secret—most military combat trainers come from provincial teams. So, unless you believe some random person from a provincial team can dominate a UFC champion, think again.]

The interview time flew by.

The two continued discussing matters related to the recent confrontation with Covington. This interview felt more like a mini-clarification session for Ye Chen. At the end of the conversation, Li Qian posed another question: "Currently, many are circulating news that you might compete with Chimaev; the rumors are buzzing in China. People are even analyzing potential outcomes for this matchup. Can you share anything?"

This topic is immensely popular nationwide. Chimaev's domestic reputation pales compared to Covington's. Everyone is eagerly anticipating Ye Chen's bout against Chimaev. The anticipation for this fight currently exceeds that of any other matchup.

It's similar globally. At this point, Chimaev is the only one qualified to challenge Ye Chen. There's also Shafqat, who has been on a winning streak and is gaining attention, but his current opponent's ranking isn't high enough to pose a challenge.

Ye Chen nodded, "There is a definite interest; however, I'm still awaiting a specific response from Chimaev. Don't worry—I will always be open to a matchup."

Li Qian then asked, "How confident are you in this potential fight? Can you foresee its outcome?"

Ye Chen responded, "It's too early to say with certainty, but I believe Chimaev's team may tweak their strategies, and naturally, I'll adjust my own plans accordingly. As for confidence—if you're asking in front of so many people, I would, of course, affirm my confidence. Even if the UFC matched me up with King Kong or Godzilla, I would still maintain my confidence!"

Ye Chen and Li Qian share a friendly rapport, making for a delightful interview. After wrapping up, Ye Chen treated Li Qian to a meal at her favorite place—a cozy Daxia restaurant where Ye Chen could savor the flavors of home.

Days passed, and the UFC began promoting the fourth encounter between Black Dragon and Pereira. Yet, there was still silence from Chimaev. Ye Chen decided to check in with Dana. According to Dana, Chimaev's team had relayed that he injured his cruciate ligament during his battle with Huazi, making him temporarily unavailable for any upcoming fights.

However, moments ago, Ye Chen spotted a post from Chimaev. He was calling out to Pereira. It's well-remembered that Chimaev had previously issued multiple challenges to Pereira after the latter's victory over Black Dragon in the UFC. Back then, both fighters were hot topics in every conversation. Ultimately, that fight never materialized. Now Pereira is heavily promoting his fourth bout with Black Dragon—how could he possibly entertain Chimaev's challenge? And didn't Chimaev just claim to have sustained a major injury?

Ye Chen quickly hit thumbs down on the post and commented, "You should focus on your weight class competition first before calling out someone you clearly can't fight."

His comment caught immediate attention. Chimaev didn't waste time responding, "I've called you out enough times; this is an easy matchup, let's get it on!" But that comment was deleted in less than a minute. Yet, due to the high interest surrounding both fighters, as soon as Chimaev's message circulated, it was screenshotted and created a buzz in the media.

In the training center, a group of individuals had gathered around. A man, bald and likely in his forties, was fuming, "How many times do I have to tell you not to send out random messages? Why did you call out Pereira? Do you really believe he will abandon Black Dragon for you now? And what were you thinking responding to Ye Chen? Everyone knows you're not injured anymore—what are we going to do now?"

Among the crowd, a bald bearded man was fixated on his phone, grimacing at Chimaev's comments. That man, no mystery at all, was Chimaev's furious head coach.

Chimaev had managed to turn his head coach's hair gray with the trouble he tended to court; he was supposed to be a promising talent, a major cash cow. However, the kid's impulsiveness and reckless charm had become a headache, inflicting significant damage on his career trajectory.

If only he hadn't been so reckless, he could have already amassed over 10 million fans. He might have even clinched the secondary championship before Ye Chen.

Chimaev scrolled through the mocking remarks aimed at him—critics claiming he was afraid, saying he responded only to retract his comments, suggesting he might be scared of taking on Ye Chen. His temper flared.

He declared, "No, I have to face Ye Chen. This is a matchup that needs to happen sooner or later. He's incredibly popular right now, and there's a lot of money to be made here."

Chimaev's head coach, hearing his determination, recognized the signs of his fighter being fixated on a fruitless path. He took a breath to calm down, speaking in a more measured tone, "Through Covington and Usman, shouldn't you realize how tough Ye Chen is to deal with? For your streak's sake and your future, it's best to avoid facing him right now. Let others test his limits. You're rapidly improving, and there will be ample opportunities to challenge him—be patient."

Clearly, Chimaev had heard this line more than once and was growing weary of it. He nodded with the semblance of agreement and excused himself to use the restroom, all while secretly drafting another message to Ye Chen.

As a rule, fighters normally heed their team's guidance. But Chimaev was clearly far from compliant; if he were, he wouldn't have engaged in such reckless antics.

These types of fighters exist within the UFC, including Daredevil, who had been ousted from his own team. Do you think he adhered to team protocols? And look at Covington—he didn't hesitate to fire his own agent in a power play.

The frantic energy surrounding Chimaev's next move only grew stronger as observers awaited his next impulsive decision.