Dana White, UFC boss, has compared Khamzat Chimaev’s rise to stardom with that of Conor McGregor, MMA legend.
In just FIVE matches in mixed martial arts' premier promotion, the undefeated Russian has been a household name.
White was reminded of McGregor and Ronda Rousey's rise to prominence by Chimaev.
White stated that he had gone as fast as McGregor and Rousey during the UFC 273 postfight press conference.
Remember that fight island? He said, "I want to fight again next week." I replied, "OK, let's do that."
"And he's been like an astronaut ever since. He has three and a quarter million Instagram followers, I believe.
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Chimaev (27 years old) passed the most difficult test in his career by defeating Gilbert Burns via split decision on Saturday night's UFC 273 card.
White was blown away at the display of the former BRAVE star in his war against Durinho and said: "You saw how it happened tonight.
"Think about it: When was the last time you saw someone come out of nowhere?"
"Nobody knows his identity. He appears out of nowhere and fights a few fights before he fights the number 2 ranked man in the world. He wins.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"When you reach the top five of the UFC, it's no joke. Particularly in that division.
"That division is straight killers. Tonight was a tough test, and he passed it.
White replied to questions about the criticism Chimaev received after he failed to deliver another finish.
"Any a**hole who (isn’t impressed) doesn’t believe the kid’s human. He is a human being.
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"And he just beat number two welterweight world in the UFC with just a few fights in UFC.
"If you don’t believe he’s the real deal you’re crazy."
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