Durinho confesses 'nervousness' about fighting at home, but reveals relief after victory at UFC 283

Gilbert Durinho in a post-event interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Last Saturday (21), Gilbert Durinho He was one of the most applauded athletes at the Jeunesse Arena. The Brazilian, who finished Neil Magny In the first round, he claims to have been nervous about having to fight at home, but reveals that he worked psychologically so that he could have a great level of performance against the North American.

“At first I was very nervous and did a lot of visualization. I worked a lot with the psychologist to visualize it. I said: 'It's going to be scary'. People screaming, the family there. I watched the whole thing, leaving the hotel, arriving at the arena. I did it several times. I do it because I commit. But I don't like doing it. It's a war, but I do it every day. But it was worse when I got here. I was nervous, having to concentrate. Of course I wanted to take advantage, to run away screaming, but I couldn’t”

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Despite the feeling of 'nervousness' at the beginning, Gilbert says that all the effort was rewarded. The Brazilian says he is happy for the opportunity to fight at home, reveals relief for victory and reveals promise to his wife for submission.

“I was looking for my family. I was looking and looking for my wife and my son. I knew she would be as good as the octagon. I didn't think so, but I was completely happy to come home. I know Glover won't have the opportunity to fight in Sobrália. Malhadinho too, it's difficult for the UFC to go to Bahia. And the UFC is here in my house. I felt privileged, so I was 'struck' and I had to submit this guy”, concluded the fighter.

At 35, Gilbert Durinho He has good morale and wins again at Ulitmate. The former challenger for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg) has a record of 21 positive results and five negative results.

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