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Harry Davies

Khamzat Chimaev's trainer issued key instructions before final round against Gilbert Burns

Khamzat Chimaev 's coach urged his fighter to stop brawling before the final round of his fight with Gilbert Burns.

Chimaev extended his unbeaten record to eleven fights last weekend by outpointing Burns in a thrilling fight at UFC 273. The fight was even after two rounds, but Chimaev did enough in the final round to win get the nod on all three judges' scorecards.

The Chechen's head coach Andreas Michael was furious with Chimaev after the second round, slamming down a packet of ice in frustration as he advised his fighter. Michael revealed he was pleading with Chimaev to stop brawling with Burns and be smarter in the last round.

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