UFC negotiates duel between Gilbert Durinho and Khamzat Chimaev for January, says website

K. Chimaev (left) could face G. Durinho (right) in January. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The soap opera involving the top of the UFC welterweight category (up to 77 kg) has been taking on new contours. According to the Swedish website “Frontkick.online”, Ultimate negotiates the duel between Gilbert Durinho e Khamzat Shimaev. Information on the website indicates that the agreement has not yet been closed, but it is well underway and the two should face each other in January 2022.

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“Talks are ongoing to Khamzat Shimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, according to sources. It is not closed, but it is likely to be marked. The plan appears to be January rather than December, but there is nothing signed at this time. Under development…”, published the official profile of “Frontkick.online” on the social network.

Seeking to qualify for a rematch against the champion Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns has not been on ceremony when it comes to asking to fight, even offering to fight in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Second in the ranking, the Brazilian comes from a victory over Stephen Thompson in July this year after being knocked out in the title fight against Usman in February.

On the other side, Khamzat Shimaev He is considerably below the Brazilian in the rankings, in tenth place, but he is becoming one of the most popular fighters in the division. The Russian-born Swede has four overwhelming victories since he debuted in the Octagon, three of which came in the first round.