Khamzat Chimaev has claimed he made rival Gilbert Burns famous when the pair clashed at UFC 273 back in April.
Chimaev picked up the latest victory on his remarkable rise when he outpointed Brazilian contender Burns in a mouthwatering clash at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Florida. Despite getting the decision after the final bell, Chimaev was caused serious problems by his rival and it provided a stern test of his 170lb credentials.
The pair respectfully greeted each other after the fight was concluded and were seen embracing in the octagon following the brutal war. However Chimaev was disappointed that he felt rival received more praise for his performance in the classic encounter. "This guy, I made him famous," Chimaev said when assessing his previous rivalry during an appearance on The MMA Hour. "The guy wasn't nothing before me. I made him famous.
