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Kamaru Usman opens as a slight favorite in potential fight against Khamzat Chimaev

Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022

Kamaru Usman has opened as the betting favorite for a potential fight with Khamzat Chimaev. At UFC 273, Chimaev was set for the toughest test of his career as he fought the second-ranked, Gilbert Burns in an intriguing matchup. The Swede was just 4-0 in the UFC but had run through all his previous competition. However, the fight was much closer than many thought as Chimaev edged out a decision in one of the best fights of the year.

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Former UFC fighter Brian Stann shares some advice for Khamzat Chimaev: “Don’t be in such a rush”

Susan Cox - April 12, 2022

Brian Stann has some advice for Khamzat Chimaev who has just come off a victory lap at UFC 273 by defeating Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. It was Burns (20-5 MMA) who was attempting to serve Chimaev (11-0 MMA) his first loss, but it was not to be, with ‘Borz’ winning via unanimous decision. Brian Stann, 41, retired from the UFC back 2013, after competing in the middleweight division. Stann is also a former WEC light heavyweight champion and color commentator for the UFC.

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Henry Cejudo says Khamzat Chimaev is in “big trouble” if he fights Kamaru Usman the same way he did Gilbert Burns

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2022

Henry Cejudo believes Khamzat Chimaev will be in big trouble if he fights Kamaru Usman in the same way he fought Gilbert Burns. This past Saturday night at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns went to war down in Jacksonville. The fight was dubbed the people’s main event by the masses and it certainly lived up to that moniker with all three rounds providing us with some enticing back and forth action.

Michael Bisping, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC
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Michael Bisping believes UFC 273 was a good learning experience for Khamzat Chimaev: “You can’t always just go out there and dominate people”

Susan Cox - April 11, 2022

Michael Bisping believes that UFC 273 was a good learning experience for Khamzat Chimaev. This past Saturday, April 9th, saw Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) defeat Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) in a welterweight match-up that everyone is talking about. Some are saying it was the best fight of the year to date.

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Khamzat Chimaev on a potential fight with Colby Covington: “He’s a bit of a tough guy but not my level. I will go and knock him out”

Susan Cox - April 11, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out about the potential of a fight with Colby Covington. It was Chimaev (11-0 MMA) who defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) this past Saturday at UFC 273 to increase his winning streak.  It was a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) win for the up and coming Russian-born Swedish wrestler.

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Khamzat Chimaev scoffs at anyone questioning his toughness following UFC 273: “You think I’m not tough?”

Harry Kettle - April 11, 2022

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has laughed off anyone questioning his toughness after his win at UFC 273 over the weekend. Heading into the pay-per-view in Jacksonville, a lot of fans were excited to see what Khamzat Chimaev could do against someone of Gilbert Burns’ quality. In the end, despite having to walk through fire, “Borz” managed to get his hand raised with a hard-fought unanimous decision win.

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Colby Covington opens as a slight favourite for potential UFC fight with Khamzat Chimaev

Harry Kettle - April 11, 2022

UFC welterweight Colby Covington has opened as a slight favourite in a possible showdown with Khamzat Chimaev. Last Saturday night at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev went to war with Gilbert Burns. The two 170-pound stars threw everything they had at one another and in the end, it was Chimaev who managed to edge out the unanimous decision win.

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Khamzat Chimaev admits it was a "little bit hard" to fight Gilbert Burns following chance encounter with his kids

Christopher Taylor - April 10, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev admits it was a “little bit hard” to fight Gilbert Burns following a chance encounter with his children. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) and Burns (20-5 MMA) collided in a highly anticipated welterweight bout on the main card of last night’s UFC 273 event.

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Khamzat Chimaev reacts following his war with Gilbert Burns at UFC 273

Fernando Quiles - April 10, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev is fresh off his gutsiest performance yet and he has reacted to the war with Gilbert Burns. This past Saturday night (April 9), Chimaev shared the Octagon with Burns inside the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The welterweight scrap was featured on the main card of UFC 273.

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Dana White reacts to Khamzat Chimaev defeating Gilbert Burns at UFC 273

Christopher Taylor - April 9, 2022

UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on tonight’s welterweight slugfest between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) and Burns (20-5 MMA) squared off as the third fight of tonight’s main card from Jacksonville, Florida.

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Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev defeats Gilbert Burns at UFC 273

Chris Taylor - April 9, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 273 event featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) was looking to improve his Octagon record to 5-0 with a win over ‘Durinho’ this evening. ‘The Wolf’ was coming off a dominant first round submission victory over Li Jingliang in his most previous effort at UFC 267 (see that here).

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UFC 273 Results: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Gilbert Burns (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - April 9, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 273 event features a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Khamzat Chimaev taking on Gilbert Burns. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) has gone 4-0 inside of the Octagon since bursting on to the scene at Fight Island. ‘The Wolf’ is coming off a dominant first round submission victory over Li Jingliang in his most recent effort at UFC 267 (see that here).

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Dana White reveals if Khamzat Chimaev wins at UFC 273, he'll likely face Colby Covington next

Josh Evanoff - April 8, 2022

Dana White has revealed who could be next for Khamzat Chimaev if he wins at UFC 273 this weekend. If ‘Borz’ is able to defeat Gilbert Burns, he’ll face Colby Covington next. Khamzat Chimaev is set for the biggest test of his career on Saturday at UFC 273. Back for the first time since his destructive win over Li Jingliang at UFC 267, the welterweight is facing Gilbert Burns. The former UFC welterweight title challenger, Burns (20-4 MMA), is coming off a win over Stephen Thompson last July.

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Belal Muhammad shares bold prediction for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns fight

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2022

UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad has given his thoughts on what’ll go down between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns this weekend. Next Saturday night, Belal Muhammad will return to action when he goes head to head with Vicente Luque in a big rematch at 170 pounds. While the winner isn’t expected to be rewarded with a title shot, it’ll certainly take them a lot closer in what is quickly becoming one of the most competitive divisions in the sport.

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Khamzat Chimaev says he will KO Gilbert Burns in under a minute at UFC 273

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev has offered a bold prediction for his UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns. Chimaev vs. Burns is a highly-anticipated fight and one that many view as the people’s main event. Chimaev is 10-0 as a pro and 4-0 in the UFC, but will get the toughest test of his career when he faces Burns.

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Israel Adesanya shares his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev: “He’s a beast. But he’s a beast at 170”

Susan Cox - April 7, 2022

Israel Adesanya has shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 273. It will be Khamzat Chimaev (10-0 MMA) vs Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA) in a welterweight bout this Saturday, April 9th, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Video | Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns cross paths ahead of their fight at UFC 273 fight

Christopher Taylor - April 6, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns got the chance to size each other up earlier today in Jacksonville, Florida. The welterweight standouts, Chimaev (10-0 MMA) and Burns (20-4 MMA), are set to collide on the main card of Saturday’s UFC 273 pay-per-view event.

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Khamzat Chimaev names the toughest fighter he's ever fought ahead of UFC 273

Jeffrey Walter - April 6, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed claims that his UFC 273 opponent Gilbert Burns is the toughest fighter he has ever faced. This Saturday night at UFC 273, Chimaev (10-0 MMA) will attempt to grow his legend when he steps into the cage with the former title challenger in Burns (20-4 MMA). ‘Borz’ has had a meteoric rise in the promotion, with many fans and pundits touting him as a future two-division champion.