Signed contract. The Brazilian Gilbert Durinho confirmed that he will face the former UFC welterweight (up to 77kg) champion, Tyron woodley. After weeks of provocations and negotiations, the athletes agreed to headline the card that takes place on May 30th. The location of the event has not yet been confirmed by the organizers. There are possibilities for the confrontation to take place in Las Vegas or Arizona.
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"Signed contract. May 30th. Let's go with everything”, wrote the Brazilian on his Twitter account.
In a great phase in the organization, Durinho has been, since last year, proving that he is a name to be respected within the category that is today dominated by Kamaru Usman. After three appearances in his return to welterweight, the athlete didn't take long to be among the category's elite.
In his last commitment, Gilbert overtook the sports icon in Brazil, Demian Maia, and occupied sixth place in the group. The Brazilian's recent achievements caught the attention of Ultimate's management and Woodley, who is now second only to the champion in the division.
A victory over Tyron puts Durinho close to a future title shot. The athlete currently has five wins in a row and could confirm himself as one of the favorites to threaten Usman's reign, champion since he beat Woodley himself last year.
Bout agreement is signed! May 30th! Let's go @ufc
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Contract signed on May 30th! Let's go with everything @UFCBrazil pic.twitter.com/IGgQDVULN4- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 19, 2020
G. Durinho (right) and T. Woodley (left) face each other in the main fight of the card on May 30th. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @GilbertDurinho
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