Khamzat Chimaev Claims He Isn’t “Joking” About Jon Jones Fight in a Major Confession- “That’s the War for Me”

Khamzat Chimaev recently stated that he had an intention to fight the heavyweight veteran, Jon Jones, but later laughed it off. ‘Borz’s sudden challenge was peculiar to the MMA community as the fighter is recovering from a wrist injury and skin infection. Chimaev admits that Jones is perhaps the GOAT but he is not afraid of facing the demon.

Jon Jones is one hell of a fighter but that doesn’t scare the wolf. ‘Bones’ was an inspiration for Chimaev during his struggling days and, so is more than a ‘money fight’. Chimaev yearns for a legacy fight against Jones. The MMA community might think that the Swede is joking but the truth is – he’s not.

Khamzat Chimaev is not afraid to face challenges

Khamzat Chimaev’s ambition to be one of the greats of the game is not a surprise for the MMA fans. Boasting an undefeated record and unparalleled wit to face anyone, Chimaev is known to never shy away from challenges. His recent words about fighting with Jon Jones were a testament to his grit.

Chimaev in a recent statement stated that he was serious when he issued a challenge to Jon Jones. “I always say yes when I’m healthy, when everything is in good shape, you know, no surgeries. I’m always ready for the fights. I don’t care if people think I’m joking, fighting like Brock Lesnar or thinking of fighting Jon Jones. I don’t mind if I lose, man. I’m human, I can lose; everything can happen.” said Chimaev.

The fighter further explained that he enjoys looking at challenges and overcoming them. “But a fight is a fight, it’s a funny thing for me. I can do it with my life, you know. So, I’m happy in the cage. If somebody punches me, if I punch them, it’s all part of the game. I’m bleeding, no problem. That’s the war for me, and I feel alive all the time, you know, like when people are killing each other. So, I like to be in the war, you know, always”

Chimaev emphasized that he has never turned down any opponents in the past. He explained that fighting is an integral part of his life, and he enjoys it. ‘Borz’ issued a challenge to Jones in a statement, and this challenge was reciprocated instead with a piece of advice from Jones.

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Chimaev vs. Jones?

The interviewer inquired about Chimaev’s opinion on a hypothetical matchup between Jon Jones and himself during their prime years. Chimaev stated that it all comes down to the weight class. He then commended the current heavyweight champion for his previous encounter with his teammate, Alexander Gustafsson. However, he also indicated that the outcome would depend on the specific weight class they would compete in.“For sure I want to fight with (Jon Jones) so it will be a big history if we fight. Since Alex gave him the best fight in history, now maybe it’s my time to fight him, as well.”

Chimaev’s statement caught the attention of Jones and he seemed to be not happy with the Emriti. The fighter took to X (Formerly Twitter) to add a comment about Chimaev’s words. He wrote, “Khamzat Chimaev stop it, don’t let people ask you those questions.”

In response to Jones’s tweet, Chimaev responded with a single laughing emoji on an Instagram post that highlighted Jones’s tweet. So was the undefeated fighter mocked by the GOAT? We don’t know but one thing’s for sure and that is their fight but the happening of their bout is a far-fetched idea.

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