Excited after victory at UFC 264, Gilbert Durinho challenges Leon Edwards

G. Durinho is having a great time in the UFC Photo: Facebook/UFC

Motivated to get a new title shot, Gilbert Durinho You already have in mind the next opponent you would like to face. In a post made on your 'Twitter', the Brazilian fighter challenged the English Leon edwards and even pointed out possible dates for the confrontation.

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“Edwards, why are you so quiet? Nobody respects him, but I do! When do we fight? October? November? Tell me”, wrote the Brazilian.

In the sights of the Brazilian athlete, Edwards is the current number three in the welterweight rankings (up to 77,1kg). Fueled by nine consecutive victories, the 'Rocky' has a record of 19 triumphs and three setbacks. In their last confrontation, in the UFC 264, the English athlete won Nate diaz in the unanimous decision of the judges.

Currently second in the rankings, Durinho recovered from his defeat in the title fight in February. After being knocked out by Kamaru Usman, the Brazilian rehabilitated himself with a great performance against Stephen Thompson No. UFC 264 on the 10th. The fighter has a record of 20 triumphs and four setbacks in professional MMA.

Leon why are you so quiet? @Leon_edwardsmma nobody respects but I do! When do we fight? October? November? You tell me!

- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 20, 2021