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UFC debutant Askar Mozharov has denied that his chest tattoo was inspired by Conor McGregor.

McGregor had just a few tattoos when he made his UFC debut in 2013, but is now recognised for multiple pieces of ink on his frame. The most noticeable is a large silverback gorilla wearing a crown and holding a heart in its mouth, inked on McGregor's chest.

The piece is a spin-off of his Straight Blast Gym's logo and it's very similar to a chest piece sported by Mozharov, who makes his UFC debut this Saturday against Alonzo Menifield in Las Vegas.

Mozharov told reporters of the comparisons: "No this is not Conor McGregor's [tattoo]. Guys, this is the same style, old school but another picture. Actually in my country people know me as the Ukrainian Conor McGregor but this is different, I like Conor but I am Askar."

The Ukrainian admitted preparations for his UFC debut have been tough amid the ongoing Russian invasion in his home country. In a time where many Ukrainian athletes ditched their respective sports to defend their country, Mozharov explained why he didn't do the same.

"It's a very tough time," he said. "A lot of people and athletes ended up going back to protect the country. A lot of my friends suggested, it's