Khamzat Chimaev has identified his combat sports idols in a recent interview. The UFC welterweight contender stated that no MMA fighter, including himself, has reached the level of Jon Jones, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Buvaisar Saitiev. Chimaev emphasized that fighters today are still very far from these legends. He believes that someone would need to do something truly special to approach their level of greatness. The statement reflects Chimaev's respect for both MMA and boxing legends.
