Khamzat Chimaev warned he could be next victim of the 'Conor McGregor effect'

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Khamzat Chimaev has been warned by former opponent Gilbert Burns to not go down the same path as Conor McGregor after his recent success.

Chimaev is one of the UFC's most popular fighters and has captured the attention of fans ever since his debut in the promotion two years ago. The Chechen was given his toughest test to date in Burns last month, but outpointed the Brazilian in a back and forth fight.

The fight boosted Chimaev's popularity even more and he now boasts almost four million followers on Instagram. Burns has told 'Borz' that there are two ways to deal with his success, warning him to not go down the path that McGregor has.

"If [Chimaev] continues on a good path, it's because there are many variables. Imagine the best guy in this scenario, with the guy doing the right job, training and focused. That guy will get better," Burns told Canal Encrada.

"There's also the Conor McGregor effect happening to him, when the guy suddenly blows up with lots of followers, sponsorship and money. That will have an effect too and the guy will kind of go the other