G. Durinho was removed from the UFC 251 after testing positive for COVID-19. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
taken from UFC 251 after testing positive for COVID-19, Gilbert Durinho took advantage of the moment to counter the provocations made by Nate diaz. Recently, the North American used 'Twitter' to praise the Brazilian's replacement by Jorge masvidal, stating that the confrontation makes more sense. Without leaving it cheap, the Niteroi native responded to the 'Bad-Boy'.
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“Real fights are better”, published Nate, on his social network after confirming that the 'Jesus das Ruas' would fight for the welterweight title (up to 77kg.).
Diaz's publication bothered the Niteroi native, who responded accordingly.
“I can win Nate diaz any day of the week, even with corona (virus), I believe I would defeat it. I can box him, I can use grappling, I can slap him easily. The guy arrives and says: 'I'm a real fighter'. I used to respect these guys so much, but guess what: I'm also a real fighter. You faced Conor (McGregor) with just a few days to spare. I faced an undefeated Russian (Alexey Kunchenko) a few days in advance”, said Gilbert in a conversation with 'ESPN'.
Aware of the great phase he is going through, the Brazilian is aware that it was not easy to reach number one in the welterweight rankings. Therefore, the Brazilian stated that Nate's statement angered him.
“It bothers me a little, because I'm also a real fighter”, he concluded.
Durinho returned to welterweight last August and needed just four wins to prove that he deserves to fight for the division title. With impressive victories, the athlete beat, in his last commitment, in May, the former champion of the category, Tyron woodley, taking first place in the North American ranking.
Real fights are better fights 💯
- Nathan Diaz (@ NateDiaz209) July 5, 2020
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