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Ben Davies

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns verbally agree rematch after UFC 273 duel

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns have agreed to stage a rematch over five rounds after the Swedish star earned the nod in a close fight at UFC 273.

The pair battled in the 'Fight Of The Night' at welterweight with Chimaev having his hand raised by decision despite being dropped twice in the fight. Burns' put a brave fight and came extremely close to a stoppage of his own, with UFC president Dana White rewarding him with a win bonus even after defeat.

Now the pair have agreed to a second bout on social media, with Burns tweeting: "If you call the cops and they don’t show up you know who to call, five rounds." Chimaev quickly fired back: "In five rounds I will take your soul, see you soon boy."

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