Khamzat Chimaev stated that no MMA fighter, including himself, has reached the level of his idols. He named Jon Jones, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Buvaisar Saitiev as fighters who remain far above current MMA competitors. Chimaev emphasized that fighters would need to accomplish something truly exceptional to approach the achievements of these legends. He expressed deep respect for their contributions to combat sports. The post characterized Chimaev's selection as a worthy list of role models.
