Khamzat Chimaev stated that no MMA fighter, including himself, has reached the level of his idols in combat sports. He specifically named Jon Jones, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Buvaisar Saitiev as figures he looks up to. Chimaev emphasized that all current MMA fighters are still very far from matching these legends. He believes that something truly special would need to be accomplished to come close to their achievements. The post indicates that this is considered a respectable and worthy list of role models.
