The UFC has officially announced the welterweight fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns. The bout will take place on April 9 at UFC 273 which takes place in Florida, US.
Chimaev, 27, is undefeated in UFC. The Chechnya-born Swedish fighter hasn’t fought since October 2021 when he submitted Li Jingliang.
Burns, 35, bounced back in his previous fight from the championship loss he suffered by Kamaru Usman. The Brazilian defeated Stephen Thompson in July 2021 via UD.
Whoever manages to get the W, will most likely get a title fight for the welterweight strap.