Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev prepare for RAF 13 rematch

Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev will face off again at RAF 13 on September 18, 2026, at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Burns acknowledges Chimaev’s wrestling advantage due to his extensive background in the sport but focuses on conditioning as a key to his strategy. In their last fight at UFC 273, Chimaev won by split decision. Both fighters have different career trajectories since then, with Burns recovering from a rough patch and Chimaev maintaining a strong presence in the middleweight division with recent successes in wrestling events.

• 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Burns admits Khamzat will be ‘better wrestler’ at RAF 13, but questions ‘heart and cardio’