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Khamzat Chimaev promises first-round finish against Gilbert Burns

It looks like the UFC is close to finalizing a welterweight matchup between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 after both fighters got into a bit of a back-and-forth on Twitter yesterday and teased an April 9 showdown in Jacksonville, Florida.

I’m ready! Make sure you get your visa ready! The hype will be over soon! https://t.co/Qbni2ExS5L

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) February 6, 2022

“I’m ready! Make sure you get your visa ready! The hype will be over soon!” Burns posted in response to Chimaev.