K. Usman and G. Durinho face each other in the UFC 258. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Ultimate confirmed the long-awaited fight between Kamaru Usman e Gilbert Durinho, for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.). The fight will be the main attraction of the UFC 258, which takes place on February 13th in Las Vegas. The organization published a poster on its social networks announcing the confrontation.
"The champion Kamaru Usman puts the welterweight belt on the line against Brazilian Gilbert Burns in the UFC 258, on February 13!”, published the company in its official accounts.
This will be the third time that the UFC has attempted to stage a fight between the current welterweight champion and the Brazilian. Firstly, Gilbert Durinho would try to win Usman's belt in the UFC 251, in July 2020. However, at the time, the Niteroi native tested positive for COVID-19, giving way to the North American Jorge masvidal.
The two would face each other again in UFC 256, in December. But the fight would be canceled again, following Usman's request.
the Nigerian Kamaru Usman, 33 years old, has been champion since 2019, when he won Tyron woodley. Currently, he has a record of 17 wins and one loss.
Yes, Gilbert Durinho got the chance to challenge his former training partner after a six-fight winning streak. In his last fight, the Brazilian also beat Woodley, in the UFC Las Vegas. Today, he occupies first place in the category ranking, behind only his opponent.
