G. Durinho (left) and V. Luque (right) are Brazilian standouts in the UFC welterweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter@GilbertDurinho
'Friends, friends. Business aside' is not a term that Gilbert Durinho will adopt when the subject is a possible fight against Vincent Luque in Ultimate. After closely following his friend's success in victory against Michael chiesa No. UFC 265, the former welterweight title challenger (up to 77kg.) ruled out any possibility of sharing the Octagon with his compatriot in the race for the belt.
See too
“Just to make it clear once again: Vincent Luque is more than a friend. He is a real brother. There’s no way to fight,” the Niteroi native wrote on Twitter.
A long-time partner, Durinho is a key figure in Luque's preparations for his UFC commitments. With true reciprocity, Vicente also always participates in his compatriot's training periods. The routine in sport has brought the athletes a true friendship, which prevents a challenge between them.
Gilbert's concern in making his position public is due to the moment the two are experiencing in the division led by Kamaru Usman. Today, the two share the dream of challenging the champion and occupy prominent places in the category.
Currently, Durinho is in second place in the division. After the victory over Michael chiesa last Saturday, Vicente should leave sixth place and reach the top 5 once and for all, taking the place of the North American, finished in the first round, in the UFC 265.
Just letting it clear again @VicenteLuqueMMA is more than a friend to me he is a brother a real brother! It's no way I'm fighting him!
-
Just to make it clear once again @VicenteLuqueMMA He's more than a friend, he's a real brother! There's no way to fight! pic.twitter.com/VzGi8lREm3- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 8
Comments