Gilbert Durinho sends a direct message to Colby Covington and already sets the date and location for the UFC fight: 'Just sign'

Gilbert Durinho weighing in at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @gilbert_burns

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The rivalry between Gilbert Durinho e Colby covington took on new contours. The verbal confrontation began after the American criticize the Brazilian for publicly disclosing the telephone number of Chael Sonnen, something that happened after the former fighter commented that he would be retiring. The Niteroi native's response was immediate and direct, with the intention of challenging 'Chaos' to a fight in the UFC.

In a post on social media, Durinho did not hesitate to provoke his rival. He mentioned April as a possibility and even gave Covington an ultimatum to schedule the fight.

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“Miami, April! Just sign the contract! I know you won’t show up!” he said on his official ‘X’ account.

April? Miami? pic.twitter.com/1b082zYTj0

GILBERT BURNS HARDCORE (@GilbertDurinho) December 19, 2024

Durinho vs Covington

The Brazilian's provocation was a response to the accusations made by 'Caos', which he classified as immature and irresponsible. The American was emphatic in saying that Durinho's behavior, in leaking Sonnen's phone number, was 'disgusting' and put the safety of his family at risk.

“Man, that’s disgusting, man. That’s despicable. Now he’s getting, you know, tons of people calling him with stupid shit, saying stupid pranks. That’s a safety concern. Gilbert, that was so immature. We’re in high school? Be a grown man, man. You have kids, you have a family. Why would you do that to another family?” Covington said.

Gilbert Durinho, 38, has 22 wins and eight losses in his UFC career. He has defeated big names such as Tyron woodley, Stephen Thompson e Neil Magny, but lost the last three.

Colby covington, in turn, is 36 years old, has 17 positive results and five negative ones. The American 'closed' the 2024 season with a defeat to Joaquin buckley and has only managed one triumph in his last four appearances.