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Gilbert Burns Reveals Biggest Threat to Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev figures to be a stern test for any UFC middleweight. | Getty/UFCGilbert Burns claims Khamzat Chimaev’s jiu-jitsu coach is keenly watching a potential middleweight title challenger.
Burns recently acknowledged Reinier de Ridder as the biggest threat to the reigning UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev. “Durinho” further revealed that Chimaev’s longterm jiu-jitsu coach, Alan Nascimento, believes the same. Burns had a word with Nascimento, who admitted that he has already been watching tape on “The Dutch Knight.”
Burns Details Conversation with Chimaev’s Jiu-Jitsu Coach