Gilbert Burns believes the upcoming fight between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 will be a close battle. Burns, the No.4-ranked welterweight, thinks Costa lacks the heart, jiu-jitsu, and submission threat that he possesses. He is rooting for a double knockout and discusses the potential title opportunity for the winner.
| Key Points |
- Gilbert Burns believes the Paulo Costa vs Khamzat Chimaev fight will be closer than expected.
- Burns thinks Costa lacks the heart, jiu-jitsu, and submission threat that he possesses.
- He is rooting for a double knockout in the fight.
- The winner of the Costa vs Chimaev fight could earn a title opportunity, but it is uncertain whether they will jump the line in the middleweight division.
Gilbert Burns, the No.4-ranked welterweight, has given Khamzat Chimaev the toughest test of his career. Burns is set to make his return from over a year of inactivity when he faces Paulo Costa at UFC 294. Despite being a heavy favorite, Burns believes the bout will be closer than expected. He thinks Costa is a big guy but lacks the heart, jiu-jitsu, and submission threat that he possesses. Burns is rooting for a double knockout as he doesn’t like either fighter. The winner of the Costa vs Chimaev fight could earn a title opportunity. However, it is uncertain whether they will jump the line given recent events in the middleweight division.
