Gilbert Durinho suggests a partnership between Malhadinho and Khabib's team to elevate the Brazilian's level.

Jailton Malhadinho meeting with Khabib. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Gilbert Durinho There is a clear suggestion of how Jailton Malhadinho He can correct the flaws in his game. The man from Bahia faced Alexander Volkov No. UFC 321 and, despite the dominant performance, ended up defeated Due to the absence of injury, the heavyweight's (up to 120,2 kg) performance generated criticism, but his compatriot believes the path to improvement is simple.

In an interview with the 'Sexto Round' channel, Durinho assessed that Malhadinho lacked more specific preparation to deal with opponents of Volkov's caliber. According to the welterweight, the challenge of facing much larger athletes requires technical and physical adjustments that only experience against opponents of this type can provide.

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“I think Malhadinho lacked the experience of training with gigantic guys, because that guy is gigantic. Training with a guy that size is difficult, it changes the leverage, it changes the way you handle weights. I felt he lacked that experience of training with bigger guys,” he said. Gilbert Durinho.

Despite highlighting Malhadinho's good ground control, the black belt suggested that the Brazilian seek improvement abroad. Durinho believes that a training season with the team of Khabib NurmagomedovIn Dagestan, this could be the ideal step to raise the level of the heavyweight division.

“Honestly, if I were Malhadinho, I’d have a chat with Khabib’s team, grab a bunch of guys and head over to Dagestan. Because that’s his game, go drink from the source. I still think Malhadinho can be champion… His game is on point, his game is good, he just needs a little refinement,” concluded the black belt.

Malhadinho was booed at UFC 321

Malhadinho lost to Volkov in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Without hesitation, Malhadinho began the fight by taking down the giant Russian. From below, Volkov landed elbows on the Brazilian and was warned by the referee for hitting him in the back of the head. Calmly, Malhadinho controlled his opponent but didn't cause significant damage. Cool, the Russian reversed position and got on top, landing powerful elbows and punches.

In the second round, Malhadinho quickly took the Russian down again, receiving loud boos from the crowd. Volkov managed to get up, but the Brazilian landed another takedown and took his back. Unable to be effective on the ground, the referee ordered the athletes to stand up. Malhadinho immediately took the Russian down and received more boos. This time, the Brazilian was a bit more aggressive.

In the third and final round, Volkov attacked, but the Brazilian quickly sought a takedown. This time, Malhadinho was unsuccessful. In the clinch against the fence, the Russian landed knees on his opponent. Malhadinho cleverly took him down, but again did little damage. Even from the bottom, Volkov, irritated, attempted a triangle choke on the Brazilian. After the Russian's attack, Malhadinho showed more action, but nothing more. The referee again ordered the pair to stand. Without hesitation, Malhadinho took the Russian down again, but landed few strikes.