coach of Leon edwards suggested Durinho as a challenger (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)
A victory de Leon edwards about Colby covington to defend the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) for the second time, last Saturday (16), paved the way for Belal Muhammad |, which served as a reserve for the dispute over the UFC 297, become next in line for the category belt. The champion's main trainer, Dave Lovell, however, has other names in mind.
During his appearance on the ‘MMA Hour’ podcast, Lovell admitted that Belal deserved the position of challenger, but stated that, if he could choose, he would like Edwards to defend the title against the Brazilian Gilbert Durinho in sequence.
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“Well, let's tell the truth. Belal (Muhammad) deserved the place, didn't he? Even though he didn't go through everything that Leon (Edwards) went through, he deserved the position of challenger. To be honest, if I had a choice, but I don't think it will happen, I would want Leon to face Gilbert Burns. (…) If I were to choose the next challenger, I would prefer Burns to Belal, as I think Burns brings more to the table. Leon had a 'no contest' against Belal, but it looked like Leon had resolved the first round and was going to kill in the second, when the poke in the eye occurred. But that's it, if I had a choice, I would like Burns, but we will face whoever they put in our way”, argued the coach.
Fourth place in the welterweight rankings, Gilbert Durinho comes from a defeat against Belal Muhammad | in his last fight, in May of this year. The Brazilian has a duel scheduled against the Australian promise Jack Della Maddalena No. UFC 299, on 9 March.
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