UFC 273: The Rock and UFC superstars react to an instant classic between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns

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The main card for UFC 273 in Jacksonville, Florida, featured an instant classic in the welterweight non-championship fight.

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Phenom Khamzat Chimaev faced perhaps his toughest challenge yet in Gilbert Burns Saturday night.

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Chimaev entered the fight with a 4-0 record in the UFC and hoped to be the third fighter to finish Burns in the Brazilian's 24-fight MMA career.

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Chimaev drew blood in the first round, but Burns rebounded in the second with some huge shots of his own.

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In the end, Chimaev was victorious against Burns via unanimous decision. He remains undefeated in the UFC.

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WHEN ALJAMAIN STERLING finally arrived home from the biggest night of his professional career, the first thing he did was apologize to his friends and family.

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It was early morning on March 7, 2021, and Sterling was still dealing with the signs and symptoms of a concussion.

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