G. Durinho (photo) fought for the welterweight title in February 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After Dana White announced the confrontation between Gilbert Durinho e Jorge masvidal, for April 8th, in edition 287, the Brazilian used social media to provoke his opponent. In your account on Twitter, the Niteroi native suggested that the fight be valid for the belt 'BMF' (most tough fighter) owned by 'Jesus das Ruas' since 2019.
“Come on, Dana White. On April 8th the fight needs to be five rounds! Put the belt on the line. Everyone knows that there is only one guy in the UFC who will accept fighting anyone”, said Durinho.
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Created in 2019, the belt 'BMF' was given to Jorge masvidal after the North American triumphed in combat against Nate diaz. 'Gamebred' was declared the winner after 'Bad Boy' suffered a cut on his eyebrow during the fight and was prevented by doctors from returning to the fight.
Victorious in his last fight, where he submitted Neil Magny No. UFC 283, Durinho had already asked for a fight against Masvidal. At 36 years old, the athlete promised to submit his next opponents to have a second chance to compete for the welterweight title (under 77,1kg).
Number 11 in the division rankings, Jorge masvidal He lost the three fights he had after being crowned as the 'thickest-skinned' in Ultimate. In none of the clashes was the title at stake. A veteran of the organization, the American has accumulated 12 wins and nine losses since his debut in the company.
Come on @danawhite April 8 has to be 5 rounds! Put that belt on the line! Everybody knows It's only one guy in the @ufc that fights ANYONE! # ufc287 pic.twitter.com/XRYhB2phLP
- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 30, 2023
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