Recovered from injury, Gilbert Durinho sets deadline to return to the octagon and names ideal opponent

Gilbert Durinho after victory in UFC 287. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After an insane start to the year, with three fights in five months, Gilbert Durinho was forced to stay away from the octagon due to a shoulder injury suffered during the defeat to Belal Muhammad |, in May, but already has plans to return to action.

In an interview with the North American website 'TMZ', Durinho said he had recovered from the injury and pointed to March or April as likely dates for his return.

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“I am released. Painless. The shoulder is moving well. Full range of motion is back. Strength too. I'd say I'll be ready for March or April, UFC 299 ou UFC 300”, said the Brazilian.

In addition to the time of year, Gilbert Durinho He also has in mind who he would like his next opponent to be: Colby covington. The North American takes action against the champion Leon edwards for the welterweight belt (up to 77,1kg) in UFC 296, in December, but, in the Brazilian's opinion, he should not emerge victorious.

“I would love to face Colby (Covington). I think that Leon edwards he will get the victory, but he will know when he (Colby) will want to come back. That would be my number one choice,” said the fighter.

Finally, the Brazilian stated that he would have defeated Belal Muhammad | in May if it weren't for the injury suffered at the beginning of the fight and guaranteed that his path will still cross again with that of the North American of Palestinian descent.

“Healthy self would certainly destroy Belal Muhammad | and get that victory back. I don't know if it will happen now, but it will still happen. I’m going to show everyone that I’m much better than him”, he concluded.