JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just four fights into his UFC career, Khamzat Chimaev is already one of the most popular athletes on the promotion's entire roster. Ahead of the biggest fight of his burgeoning career, the 27-year-old welterweight isn't shy on predicting greatness from himself moving forward.
With Chimaev (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) facing former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) on the pay-per-view main card of Saturday's UFC 273, many believe he'll earn a title shot of his own with an impressive win.
Chimaev believes he's already the titleholder, pointing to the recent actions of reigning champion Kamaru Usman, as well as top contender Leon Edwards, as proof of his position.