G. Durinho (left) and K. Chimaev (right) face each other in the UFC 273. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
The first official meeting between Gilbert Durinho e Khamzat Shimaev before the duel in UFC 273 is scheduled for Thursday night (7), at the event's official press conference. However, the two rivals held a curious meeting last Wednesday (6).
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Dressed only with towels wrapped around their waists, Gilbert Durinho e Khamzat Shimaev they met in the hallway of the hotel where they are staying for this Saturday's event (9). The moment was recorded by “Blockasset”, a platform that follows Chimaev behind the scenes.
In a relaxed atmosphere, the Brazilian and the Russian-born Swedish citizen exchanged provocations, including a very unusual invitation from Chimaev.
“Ah, I caught you. Come on, let's fight naked. Do you want to face me naked? Ah, you're small, brother. You have to eat a lot, brother. Eat banana, chocolate. Show me some power,” Chimaev teased.
Gilbert Durinho He took the provocation in stride and responded concisely.
“I’ll show you on Saturday. I’ll show you”, promised the Brazilian.
Gilbert Durinho e Khamzat Shimaev face each other this Saturday (9), at UFC 273, in one of the most anticipated fights of recent times in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg). The event also features belt fights in the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) divisions.
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