The undefeated Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to face his toughest test in the Octagon. At UFC 273 on April 9 he is expected to face Gilbert Burns; a fighter who challenged for the UFC welterweight title last year.
Chimaev’s crack at one of the division’s top three ranked fighters comes after he dispatched of Li Jingliang at last year’s UFC 267. That submission victory came after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to serious symptoms of COVID-19.
Prior to his illness lay-off Chimaev thrilled UFC fans, and President Dana White, with three quick victories in 2020, including a submission of John Phillips, a TKO of Rhy McKee and a 17-second KO of Gerald Meerschaert.