Gilbert Burns advises Khamzat Chimaev to stabilize his coaching team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Gilbert Burns provided insights into Khamzat Chimaev's career ahead of their wrestling match on September 18 at RAF 13 in Miami. Burns believes Chimaev, after his first professional defeat to Sean Strickland, can become a multi-division champion if he finds a stable coaching environment. He emphasized that frequent changes in training camps and coaching staff could hinder Chimaev's progress. Burns previously faced Chimaev in 2022 and noted the effectiveness of a solid support team in achieving success in the UFC.
- •Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland recently.
- •Burns believes Chimaev can bounce back and win titles in multiple divisions.
- •The wrestling match between Burns and Chimaev is set for September 18.
- •Burns emphasizes the importance of a consistent coaching team.
- •Chimaev has switched training environments frequently, now based in the UAE.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Burns says ‘yes-men’ could stand between Khamzat Chimaev & UFC gold
- 3:39 AMSherdog — Gilbert Burns says ‘yes-men’ could stand between Khamzat Chimaev & UFC gold
"Gilbert Burns believes Khamzat Chimaev can become a double champion if he follows one crucial bit of advice.
"Gilbert Burns believes Khamzat Chimaev can become a double champion if he follows one crucial bit of advice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:39 AMGilbert Burns says ‘yes-men’ could stand between Khamzat Chimaev & UFC gold
Gilbert Burns believes Khamzat Chimaev can become a double champion if he follows one crucial bit of advice.
- SherdogSep 17, 2026, 3:39 AMGilbert Burns says ‘yes-men’ could stand between Khamzat Chimaev & UFC gold
Gilbert Burns believes Khamzat Chimaev can become a double champion if he follows one crucial bit of advice.
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