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Simon Samano and Danny Segura

‘Because I’m the king’: Khamzat Chimaev is here to take over UFC 273 and beyond

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two title bouts headline UFC 273, but for all intents and purposes, Khamzat Chimaev in his toughest test to date is the main attraction.

And he knows it.

“Of course everyone look at my fights, you know?” Chimaev said Wednesday during UFC 273 media day. “Everyone want to see me. That’s why everyone want to see that fight more than the other fights. Because I’m the king. Everyone want to see kings.”

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