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

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 freestyle wrestler Buvaisar Saitiev as figures he looks up to. Chimaev emphasized that all current fighters are still very far from achieving what these legends have accomplished. He believes that something truly special must be done to approach their level of greatness.