Chimaev names Jon Jones, Tyson, Ali and Saitiev as his idols

Khamzat Chimaev stated that no MMA fighter has reached the level of his idols in combat sports. He emphasized that he and other current fighters are still very far from the achievements of Jon Jones, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Buvaisar Saitiev. Chimaev believes that something truly special must be accomplished to approach their level of greatness. He expressed deep respect for these legends across multiple combat disciplines. The comments highlight Chimaev's perspective on the legacy gap between today's fighters and all-time greats.