Khamzat Chimaev’s big test will arrive in the form of a matchup with former title challenger Gilbert Burns, according to UFC president Dana White.
White first told TSN on Monday the welterweight bout was in the works for UFC 273 then later told The Underground that “it’s happening” at the April 9 pay-per-view event in Jacksonville, Fla.
The fight initially had been reported by Brazilian news outlet Combate earlier this month, but MMA Junkie learned at the time that a potential hangup would be visa approval for Chimaev to travel to and compete in the U.S. Given White’s words Monday, it appears that hurdle has been cleared.
