JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns knows a tough test is in store at UFC 273, but he sees it as another opportunity to prove why he’s among the top of the division.
Standing across Burns (20-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) on Saturday will be Khamzat Chimaev, an undefeated wrecking machine who has quickly captured an abundance of hype after just four UFC appearances.
Chimaev (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has finished three consecutive fights in the first round and been pushed to the top of the division, with many believing he’s one win away from a title shot against champion Kamaru Usman. It’s a challenge that Burns did not shy away from. In fact, it’s one that he requested.
