Khamzat Chimaev is one of the up-and-coming stars of the UFC. The Chechnya-born fighter has been on the rise ever since his UFC debut back in 2020. Notably, he is on a five-fight win streak with his latest win coming over Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. Conor McGregor was one reason Chimaev decided to become an MMA fighter.

Fans have always admired hard-working fighters like ‘The Notorious’ himself. Khamzat Chimaev has also earned a fanbase very quickly with charismatic fighting and aura. As a result, despite his similarities to Khabib Nurmagomedov, he is often associated with the Irish MMA superstar.

Recently, ‘Borz’ tweeted a video of ‘The Notorious’ with a fan. The selfie video features Conor McGregor in his usual avatar looking jubilant. McGregor is saying in the video, “Let’s go Chechnya. Yeah, yeah,” while grinning excitedly.

Chimaev captioned the tweet, “@TheNotoriousMMA let’s go 🇮🇪🤝😄,” and gave the fans a much needed content. Chimaev and McGregor are both fan favorites and they are eager to see them together in any way. Many fans reacted to the tweet, asking the duo to come together, whether in training or in the Octagon.

Most of the reactions were positive. In fact, fans wanted the two fighters to team up and train together.

However, some fans reminded Chimaev of what he said about the former UFC double champion in the past.

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It would be interesting to see if these two ever share a stage. However, it will surely be an electrifying atmosphere.

Khamzat Chimaev inspired by Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor is a UFC legend and one of the biggest MMA stars ever. His journey to the top is also an inspiration for millions of aspiring fighters around the world. In fact, his determination and hunger to win are motivations even for non-fighters.

UFC’s newest prospect in the middleweight division, Khamzat Chimaev also credited the beginning of his MMA journey to ‘The Notorious’. In a recent interview with journalist Brett Okamoto, Chimaev revealed- 

“Yeah, I was watching him in Fabrique. I was watching his fight, I was working, one fight (with) Aldo. I was sitting in night was working in the night from Fabrique. Take the rest, 15 minutes, watch his fight. I was looking at that like if the guys make so many money like millions and this stuff, why can’t I?”

Watching McGregor helped him as he realised his own potential and his confidence grew. “I have everything. I’m fighter. I’m warrior like I have something inside and I feel that when I was born, all the time I feel like something special inside me, and how to just take out it somewhere. Find some way and need to take out this and show to the people,” he added.

If McGregor and Chimaev decide to join hands and train together, it can turn out to be a menace. ‘The Notorious’ can help Chimaev with his striking while the latter can improve McGregor’s grappling and control.

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