UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski has a bold prediction for Khamzat Chimaev ’s upcoming fight against Gilbert Burns . Chimaev (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) meets his sternest test to date in former title challenger Burns (20-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) at UFC 273 on April 9. Although the odds have Chimaev as a big favorite, reigning featherweight featherweight titleholder Volkanovski (23-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC), who puts his belt on the line against Chan Sung Jung (17-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in the UFC 273 main event, thinks “Borz” will not only win, but he’ll make it look easy. “Obviously he’s got a lot of hype,” Volkanovski told reporter James Lynch .
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Alexander Volkanovski expects ‘real deal’ Khamzat Chimaev to dominate Gilbert Burns – MMA Junkie