Gilbert Durinho faces Paul Felder at UFC 208, in February

Durinho (left) and Felder (right) will face each other on February 11th, in Brooklyn (USA). (Photo: SUPER LUTAS Production / Getty Images)

Ultimate confirmed another Brazilian for the UFC 208 card, scheduled for February 11th, in Brooklyn (USA). This is Gilbert 'Durinho', who will face the North American Paul felder in a duel valid for the lightweight category (up to 70kg).

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Durinho, 30 years old, is coming off a defeat to his compatriot Michel 'Trator', in the UFC Brasilia, in September this year. This was the second defeat in the Brazilian's career, who went undefeated for ten fights, until being overcome by Rashid Magomedov, in November 2015. In total, there are two setbacks and four victories in the organization, three by submission.

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Just like his next opponent, Felder was defeated in his most recent performance, and, interestingly, it also occurred in UFC Brasilia, when he was knocked out by Francisco Massaranduba. Before, The Irish Dragon, as he is known, was coming off two consecutive victories over Daron Cruickshank and Josh Burkman. At 31 years old, he has four wins and three defeats in Ultimate.

UFC 208 will feature four more Brazilians: Glover Teixeira x Jared Cannonier (light heavyweight), Roan Jucão x Ryan LaFlare (welterweight), Luiz Henrique KLB x. Marcin tybura (heavy) and Wilson reis x Ulka Sasaki (flies). The featherweight champion José Aldo revealed that he will face Max Holloway on the same card, but Ultimate has not yet made the date of the duel official.