G. Durinho (photo) beats Nelson. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ UFC_Brasil
'Are you in trouble? Call to Gilbert Durinho!' The Brazilian, who had already saved UFC Montevideo in August, was hastily called up for UFC Copenhagen, with just 15 days left until the show. And, even with no preparation time, the Tupiniquim black belt fought a tough battle and beat Icelandic Gunnar Nelson in a unanimous decision by the judges (29-28, 29-28 29-28).
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With the result, Durinho has the second victory in his career since moving up from lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) to the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) and is already dreaming of a place in the top-15 of the category. On the other hand, the Icelandic, who was coming from behind against Leon edwards, in March, suffered the second consecutive defeat.
“I came to welterweight to stay! I want Neil Magny on December 14th! Let’s go”, challenged the Brazilian, still in the octagon, asking for a duel against the North American in the UFC 245, in Las Vegas (USA).
The fight
Nelson started the fight controlling the distance. Based on karateka, the Icelander worked with good straight blows, while Durinho needed to walk forward in search of hitting his rival. Gunnar still finished the partial on top, when Gilbert tried to take him down, but ended up falling on the bottom.
Durinho's comeback began in the second round. The Icelander connected his best blows while standing, pressing the Brazilian against the bars. However, Nelson attempted the takedown on two occasions, all well defended. In the second attack, Gilbert landed a beautiful knee strike. Gunnar insisted on the takedown, but it was Durinho who took him down with a judo takedown.
In the third round, Nelson continued working on the clinch game, pressing Durinho against the bars. The Icelander controlled the fight in the final minute, Durinho released his grip, connected with a good right punch and took down his rival. The Tupiniquim black belt went to the back, but lost the position.
UFC Copenhagen results
MAIN CARD
Average weight: Jared Cannonier derrotou Jack hermansson by technical knockout at 27 sec. from R2
Lightweight: Mark madsen defeated Danilo Belluardo by technical knockout at 1m12s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Gilbert Durinho defeated Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Ion cutelaba derrotou Khalil rountree by technical knockout at 2m35s of R1
Light heavyweight: Ovince St.Preux submitted Michal Oleksiejczuk with a choke at 2m14s of R2
Welterweight Weight: Nicholas Dalby derrotou Alex Cowboy in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Middleweight: John Phillips defeated Alen Amedovski by knockout at 14sec. from R1
Average weight: Makhmud Muradov derrotou Alessio di chirico in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight: Ismail Naurdiev defeated Siyar Bahadurzada via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
Feather weight: Giga Chikadze derrotou Brandon davis by split decision (29-28, 28-29 and 29-28).
Bantamweight: Lina Lansberg defeated Macy chiasson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)
Lightweight: Marc Diakiese derrotou Lando vannata in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Jack shore submitted Nohelin Hernandez with a rear naked choke at 2m51s of R3
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