Khamzat Chimaev Defeats Gilbert Burns at RAF 13

Khamzat Chimaev secured a victory over Gilbert Burns during the RAF 13 event held on Friday, September 18, 2026. The two combatants, who have previously squared off in the UFC, transitioned to the mats for a grappling exhibition. According to reports from the event, Chimaev controlled the pace of the contest and successfully dispatched Burns in the second round via technical fall. The match was one of the featured grappling attractions on the RAF 13 card, which also included a title defense by Colby Covington. While this performance demonstrates Chimaev's ongoing technical grappling ability, it remains a separate entity from his professional mixed martial arts career under the UFC banner. No further details regarding his future transition back to MMA competition or his recovery status from previously reported health issues were provided in conjunction with this result.

Source: MMA Mania.