The fierce rivalry between Wanderlei Silva e Vitor belfort seems to have remained in the past. The Brazilians already fought in 1998, in a fight that ended with a lightning victory for the Rio native in 44 seconds, and were opposing coaches in the first edition of TUF Brasil. Before the recordings of TUF Brasil 3, however, Belfort changed his tone, praised the choice of technicians for the reality show and praised Wand.
“Wanderlei and Sonnen are two top-notch guys. Wanderlei is a legend and will be a good reality show. I'm sure he'll be able to do a good job. He will honor us fighters. Was it a good choice? Who am I to disapprove? They are two big names in the sport”, said Vitor, in an interview with the “Tatame” magazine website.
With the recordings of TUF Brasil 3 happening, Wanderlei Silva He is just waiting for the announcement of the official date and place where his duel against Chael Sonnen, in the challenge of the reality show technicians. Already Vitor belfort, in turn, is just waiting for confirmation if the middleweight belt dispute against Chris Weidman It will happen in May or July. The only pending issue for the announcement of the duel, already assured for the city of Las Vegas (USA), is the medical clearance of Weidman, who is awaiting the results of an MRI on his knee.
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