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Gilbert Burns vs Khamzat Chimaev

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0; Khamzat Chimaev is 15-1-0. Gilbert Burns is 8 years older than Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Gilbert Burns. Khamzat Chimaev is 4" · 10 cm taller than Gilbert Burns. They have met once: Gilbert Burns 0, Khamzat Chimaev 1.

Gilbert Burns
Brazil
Gilbert Burns
“Durinho” · 22-10-0
TKOTKOUD
Met once
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
“Borz” · 15-1-0
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Style & credentials

Gilbert Burns
BJJNo-Gi GrapplingKarate
  • 2007Black belt · BJJRafael 'Fofitio' Barros
  • 2015Bronze · ADCC-77kg
  • 2013Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worldsblack belt
  • 2011Champion · IBJJF Worldsblack belt, lightweight (leve)
Camp · Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US
Khamzat Chimaev
Freestyle Wrestling
  • 2018Champion · Swedish Nationals92 kg
  • 2016Champion · Swedish Nationals86 kg
  • 2015Champion · Swedish Nationals86 kg
  • —Amateur MMA 3-0Record
Camp · TKMMA Fit

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
78%
22%
Body
14%
19%
Leg
9%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Gilbert Burnslast 7 fights
71%19%10%
Khamzat Chimaevlast 6 fights
35%61%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Gilbert Burns· from fights outside the UFC Khamzat Chimaev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.164.12
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.682.87
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.045.43
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
36%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
54%88%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.401.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Gilbert Burns · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.16
Strikes landed / min
4.12
3.68
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.87
2.04 / 5.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
5.43 / 9.1
36%
Takedown accuracy
60%
54%
Takedown defence
88%
2:49
Control time / fight
5:04
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Gilbert Burns25 UFC fights · 974 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%392/1255
16%160/216
19%185/237
Clinch
5%47/85
5%52/59
0%0/0
Ground
14%132/166
0%4/4
0%2/3
Khamzat Chimaev10 UFC fights · 396 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%143/383
12%47/92
8%31/32
Clinch
2%6/8
2%7/8
0%0/0
Ground
38%152/197
1%4/4
2%6/6

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Gilbert BurnsKhamzat Chimaev

Frequently asked questions

Have Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie (Sat, Apr 9, 2022), where Khamzat Chimaev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev?

Gilbert Burns is 22-10-0 and Khamzat Chimaev is 15-1-0.

Who has the longer reach, Gilbert Burns or Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Gilbert Burns, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Gilbert Burns or Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Gilbert Burns stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Gilbert Burns or Khamzat Chimaev?

Gilbert Burns is 40 and Khamzat Chimaev is 32.

Who has more finishes, Gilbert Burns or Khamzat Chimaev?

Gilbert Burns has 15 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission); Khamzat Chimaev has 11 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).