EXCLUSIVE: Hungry for a fight, Durinho sets his sights on duels against Demian Maia, Kron Gracie, and Rafael dos Anjos in UFC BJJ.

This Thursday (4), in Las Vegas (USA), Gilbert Durinho He returns to action after announcing his retirement from MMA in April. The former welterweight title challenger (up to 77,1 kg) will debut in UFC BJJ, the organization's league focused on promoting grappling fights, against Horlando Monteiro and is excited about this new journey in combat sports. So much so that the Brazilian has a number of targets, mainly fellow Brazilians.

In an exclusive interview to SUPER FIGHTSDurinho, in a respectful manner, expressed interest in facing Demian Maia, kron gracie e Rafael dos AnjosIt's worth highlighting that the Brazilian, before transitioning to MMA and making a name for himself in the UFC, made his mark in Jiu-Jitsu, just like the trio on his radar.

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Furthermore, in the UFC, Durinho knocked out Demian in the first round in 2020. But anyone who thinks the veteran is only eyeing fights against compatriots is mistaken. On the contrary, the athlete also mentions three well-known Americans as potential opponents.

"There are several guys. Of the UFC guys, I think Chiesa would be an awesome fight. I don't think Colby will ever fight, but it would be cool. There are several legends that I think would be cool, you'd just have to agree on the weight. I think..." Rafael dos Anjos That would be a cool fight. The Ben henderson "That would be cool. Demian, with all due respect, if he's not retired for good, if he wants to, it would be a cool fight," said the athlete.

"And then there are the jiu-jitsu guys too, I have several stories about them." kron gracie and many others. There are a lot of guys that I think would be good for a big fight. The Serginho Moraes"If I start here, everyone will follow. Whoever wants to, let's go, let's have a little fight," he concluded.

Durinho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Durinho's fighters in MMA

Gilbert DurinhoThe 39-year-old was successful in Jiu-Jitsu and is a legend in MMA. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2012, debuted in the UFC in 2014, and retired in 2026. At his peak, the athlete competed for the welterweight title.

In this sport, Durinho built a record of 22 wins and ten losses. His main victories were against Demian Maia, Jorge masvidal, Neil Magny, Stephen Thompson e Tyron woodley.