Video: Fighters discuss the duel between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Durinho at UFC 258

The possibility of an unprecedented conquest of the Ultimate welterweight (up to 77kg) belt for Brazil excites MMA lovers, including fighters. In the main attraction of UFC 258, Kamaru Usman e Gilbert Durinho compete for the division title. Exclusively to SUPER LUTAS channel on YouTube, six athletes gave their guesses about who will win the fight.

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Patrício Pitbull, Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion:

“Durinho is a new guy, explosive and very fierce. He won't give up easily. I think he has very heavy hands and could take him down. He has a jiu-jitsu that needs no comments, so he can bring this title to Brazil.

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More Kamaru Usman He fights with the rule under his arm and it's very complicated. He can take the fight to the cage and stand up. It looks like they trained together, right? So they know each other. One (of the two) knows who is the best between the two. But it will take the one who has more experience and will come in cooler. Let’s hope the Brazilian brings the belt and I wouldn’t be surprised if he does,” said the champion.

Rodolfo Vieira, UFC middleweight:

“A very tough fight for both sides. Kamaru has a very consistent game and is very complete. But I see Durinho with a great chance of winning, with more weapons. He's confident on his feet, kicks well, has a good takedown and has jiu-jitsu that I don't even need to talk about. So I think he is the guy with the most weapons to be able to beat Kamaru”, he said. Rudolph Vieira.

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Amanda Ribas, Ultimate athlete:

“I think Durinho is coming in a very big ascendancy. Even though they have trained together, which is something that can make it difficult, I think he will take it. But whoever manages to innovate will also count a lot. It has to surprise. But my guess goes to Durinho”, explained Amanda.

Michel Trator, UFC welterweight:

“I trust this guy (Durinho) a lot. I believe he will come with the belt, because they have trained together for a long time, he already knows Kamaru's game. The champion will want to keep the fight going, but when Durinho gets in trouble with him, the belt belongs to Brazil”, analyzed Michel.

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Alex Cowboy, Ultimate athlete:

“Durinho is a very tough guy. I know it's going to be a very tough fight for him, but he's a guy who deserves to be in contention and win the belt. I think that in the second round Durinho knocks him out and brings this title to Brazil”, said Cowboy.

Markus Maluko, MMA fighter:

“It’s a very good fight for (Gilbert) Burns. He's in a better moment and (Kamaru) Usman's last fight against Masvidal showed his level well. He has a very good level of wrestling, but when he can't apply it, he has difficulties in the striking part. He also doesn't have that good jiu-jitsu. So I believe that Burns will end up winning the belt, because I consider him more complete than Usman. The only way for Kamaru to win is to take him down and keep scoring or end up getting a technical knockout. I think Burns will end up taking it. I don't like him, but I'm hoping to bring him (the title), because it's better for Brazil and for Brazilian athletes”, highlighted Maluko.