Khamzat Chimaev has identified his idols in combat sports, stating that no MMA fighter has reached their level yet. Chimaev named Jon Jones, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and wrestler Buvaisar Saitiev as his inspirations. He emphasized that all current MMA fighters, including himself, are still very far from matching the achievements of these legends. Chimaev believes fighters need to accomplish something truly special to even approach their level of greatness. His comments reflect respect for the historical icons of combat sports across different disciplines.
