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Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns ran into each other on their way to the sauna ahead of their UFC 273 clash.

Surging prospect Chimaev and former title challenger Burns meet in a highly anticipated welterweight fight this Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. It's a big step up in competition for Chimaev, who has received a huge amount of attention after just four UFC fights.

The welterweights are in the last stages of their weight cuts and whilst at the fighter hotel, they bumped into each other on their way to the sauna. After spotting Burns alongside Ian Garry down the hallway, Chimaev shook hands with the Brazilian as they sized each other up.

"“Ah, I've got you now," Chimaev said. "Come, we'll fight naked. You wanna fight me naked? You’re small, brother, you have to eat brother, banana, chocolate. Show me power, brother.” Burns then replied: “I will show you Saturday, I'm gonna show [you]. Let's go."

No.2 ranked welterweight Burns hasn't fought since outpointing Stephen Thompson last July, whilst Chimaev submitted Li Jingliang at UFC 267 last October. Burns is confident his fight with Chimaev won't reach the scorecards and he will finish the Chechen.

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