Khamzat Chimaev heads into UFC 273 as massive betting favorite

Chechen welterweight Khamzat Chimaev opens as a heavy betting favorite over number 2 ranked former title contender Gilbert Burns It would be remiss to say that a number 2 ranked fighter wouldn’t be the clear favorite in a fight against 11th ranked fighter. But defying the usual odds is what Chechen born Swedish fighter Khamzat … Read more

“I think he is a little bit overconfident”- Gilbert Burns talks about his upcoming fight with Khamzat Chimaev

Gilbert Burns UFC 264

Gilbert Burns recounts that Khamzat Chimaev is turning a blind eye to his skills and ability to win the fight The mental warfare between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev has started to mount, ahead of their UFC 273 clash. A former title-contender himself, Burns believes that Khamzat is disregarding his body of work and experience. … Read more

“He hasn’t even beat anyone yet” – Kamaru Usman pumps brakes on idea of Khamzat Chimaev getting potential shot at Welterweight crown

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has made his feelings known on why Khamzat Chimaev isn’t the right man to get a potential title shot. Earlier this week, the UFC announced that Khamzat Chimaev would fight Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 in April. UFC chief Dana White suggested that the bout would be a #1 contender … Read more

Ahead of UFC 273 Khamzat Chimaev spotted training with Eric Nicksick of Xtreme Couture

Eric Nicksick and Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev stops by to train at Xtreme Couture with Eric Nicksick, ahead of his UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns Xtreme Couture has built up a reputation in recent times, to completely transform fighter’s approach inside the cage. The latest example was Francis Ngannou’s title defense against Ciryl Gane, in which he showed his … Read more

Dana White says Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns booked for number 1 contender spot “makes sense”

Dana White

The UFC 273 card for April just got a whole lot more interesting, with the addition of Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns into the main card – UFC President Dana White hints it might be for the number 1 contender spot Khamzat Chimaev has taken the MMA world by storm, ever since he made his … Read more

“Let’s go fat boy”- Khamzat Chimaev pushes Darren Till as the pair train together

Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till

Darren Till and Khamzat Chimaev have kindered MMA’s most unlikely relationship, as the duo train together in Sweden Darren Till is well on his path to redemption ever since the Liverpool native has been on a losing skid inside the octagon. He has lost four of his last five fights and wants to leave no … Read more

“How about that burnt”- Nate Diaz responds to being called a “Fake Gangster” by Gilbert Burns

Nate Diaz vs Leon Edwards

Nate Diaz and Gilbert Burns have been going at each other for a while Following his victory over Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson at UFC 264, Gilbert Burns is itching to get his hands on another opponent and cement his position as a top-ranked welterweight. This has got him entangled in several Twitter wars with fellow UFC … Read more