Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Dustin Poirier, Sean O’Malley & Others React to UFC “Fight of the Year” Contender Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns

The Swedish hype train has finally proved himself. Khamzat Chimaev displayed why he’s undoubtedly one of the hottest properties of the UFC right now, as he defeated Gilbert ‘Durinho’ Burns in spectacular fashion at UFC 273. 

This was a gigantic win for Chimaev which is very likely going to disrupt the welterweight division. Trading blows left, right, and center, ‘Borz’ kept his distance from Burns and made use of his range and size to dominate ‘Durinho’.

Fighting like he had nothing to lose, Khamzat Chimaev silenced the haters and officially advanced to the big leagues. 

With an absolutely spectacular performance on Chimaev and Burns’ part, the world of MMA just witnessed one of the best fights in recent times. Various UFC superstars reacted to the fight just moments after. It’s safe to say that they were more than surprised.

Former UFC Interim Lightweight champ Dustin Poirier had this to say.

Stephen Thompson was star-struck by what he just witnessed at UFC 273.

Rising UFC Bantamweight star Sean O’Malley, however, had something different to say.

Referring to the scrap fest that just took place, this is what Cody Garbrandt said.

The showcase of skill and heart between both the fighters was absolutely unparalleled at UFC 273. The two of them reminded fans how the UFC provides entertainment of the highest standards.

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Khamzat Chimaev moved one step closer to welterweight gold at UFC 273

Things have just been set in overdrive mode for the welterweight division, despite being the most likely outcome. A majority of fans have been wanting to see Chimaev go up against Kamaru Usman, given the similarities in their fighting style. 

That being said, title shots are usually not handed to names who have beaten just one high-ranked opponent. So the question now begs, what’s next for ‘Borz’? Dana White recently stated that he sees Khamzat Chimaev face Colby Covington after UFC 273.

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If Chimaev were to beat the best welterweight contender, a title shot becomes inevitable.

Stylistically speaking, this is the closest we could get to watching Khabib Nurmagomedov go up against Kamaru Usman. But Chimaev has proved to be a unique beast in and of himself, making his mark in the UFC. Winter is coming, and so is ‘The Wolf’.