Gilbert Durinho expresses his desire to be part of Michael Chandler's team on 'The Ultimate Fighter'

Gilbert Durinho e Michael chandler They are training partners. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @gilbertburns

Friend and training partner, Gilbert Durinho want to join the team Michael chandler during the recording of 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF). In an interview with 'Sherdog', the Brazilian highlighted his eagerness to see the confrontation and stated that he will contact the former UFC lightweight (up to 70,3kg) belt challenger to demonstrate his interest.

“I think this will all be spectacular. It will be crazy. Michael is my friend. I want the best for him. I'll try to get in touch. I could be one of the coaches with him, depending on the date of the fight and the recordings. But yes, I will try and it will be a huge fight”, said Durinho.

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Accustomed to the recording routine, Gilbert was once one of the assistants Vitor belfort in 2012, when 'Fenômeno' starred in the show alongside Wanderlei Silva.

Escalated to the UFC 287, the Niteroiense faces Jorge masvidal in the second most important fight of the night. Number five at welterweight, Durinho is looking for a second chance to fight for the belt.

No date announced, Michael chandler e Conor McGregor will be the coaches of the 31st edition of The Ultimate Fighter. The fighters will face each other in the lightweight category.

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