KHAMZAT CHIMAEV was inspired partly by Conor McGregor, mixed martial arts legend.
In just four fights, the undefeated Russian fighter has swept through the welterweight ranks of MMA's premier promotion.
Borz revealed that Conor McGregor's incredible KO of Jose Aldo in Dec 2015 was partly what motivated him
The former Swedish wrestling champion had to endure difficult times in order to fulfill his dream of fighting for the UFC.
After Conor McGregor's stunning knockout of Jose Aldo, in December 2015, he had renewed hope that he would make it to the big leagues.
ESPN quoted him as saying: "I see McGregor knocking him out. "If that light guy did this s**t, why is it the end for me?"
"Mentally I'm stronger than him. My body is bigger than him."
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"I felt if I just met him outside, I could break him, you see. Why not me?
Without his mother's sacrifices, Chimaev's MMA career would have never taken off.
He stated, "I'm always inside of me, and I'm going find ways to make life better."
"She always thinks about us. You don't get why she gives us food when I was young.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit Required"She was waiting for our arrival, we finished the food and all the leftovers, she'll have this one.
"Now that I am older, I can see what she did. Now, I want to give everything back.
This is why I feel that I must make her's life as easy as possible. If she's happy I'm happy."
Chimaev may have an opportunity to jump into contention for the welterweight title at UFC 273.
Borz and Gilbert Burns, a former title challenger, will be battling it out on a stacked deck in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Brazilian Burns, however, has no intention of destroying the Chimaev steamtrain. He told SunSport that he believes he will win this fight.
"And I don’t think it’s gonna be by a decision, I think that it’s going to end."
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