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Harry Davies

Khamzat Chimaev criticised for comparing himself with Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson

Khamzat Chimaev has been slammed by fans for comparing himself to Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson after his latest win.

Chimaev submitted Kevin Holland inside two minutes at UFC 279 last weekend to extend his unbeaten run in the promotion to six fights. The Chechen was originally booked to fight Nate Diaz in the main event of the card, but Diaz refused to accept a catchweight bout after Chimaev missed weight by 7.5lb.

Holland didn't land a single strike on Chimaev before he was choked out and it marks the fourth time Chimaev has achieved that feat in his UFC career. Chimaev was booed by fans during the ceremonial weigh-ins for the event and as he made his ring walk, but he didn't seem to care whilst issuing a X-rated speech in which he threatened to " kill everybody ".

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