Durinho reveals he considered retirement before his return at UFC Winnipeg.

Durinho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Gilbert Durinho He considered retirement after his last defeat in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced... MichaelMorales at UFC Vegas 106 and it ended knocked out Still in the first round. The result led the Jiu-Jitsu specialist to question his own stance in the fight, even believing he had given up, before realizing he had suffered a concussion during the bout.

In an interview with 'UFC on Paramount', Durinho explained that, at first, he felt like he had abandoned the fight. However, upon reviewing the footage, he realized he was suffering from a concussion, a consequence of the hard blows delivered by his opponent, and concluded that he did not give up on the fight.

“Half of me thought I had given up. Then I watched it again and realized I had a concussion. The guy was hitting me really hard, and he’s huge… It’s okay, I didn’t give up this time,” he said. Gilbert Durinho.

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by impacts or sudden movements to the head, which temporarily affect brain function. It can cause symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, headache, memory loss, and in some cases, fainting, requiring medical attention and an adequate recovery period.

Gilbert Burns returns to the octagon amidst the worst phase of his career.

Gilbert Durinho was knocked out by MichaelMorales at UFC Vegas 106. Photo: Reproduction/UFC News

Scheduled for the main fight of UFC Winnipeg, scheduled for next Saturday (18), against Mike Malott, Gilbert Durinho He enters the octagon under pressure from the most delicate moment of his career. The Brazilian hasn't won since 2023 and has accumulated four consecutive losses, suffered against... Belal Muhammad |, Jack Della Maddalena, Sean brady e MichaelMorales.