V. Belfort (left) and C. Sonnen (right) duel at UFC 175. Photo: Produção SUPER LUTAS (UFC/Disclosure)
Although it's worth a shot at the middleweight belt for Vitor belfort, the fight against Chael Sonnen at UFC 175 it will actually happen in the light heavyweight category. At least that's what nutritionist Mike Dolce, renowned in the MMA world and who works with both athletes, guarantees. Dolce also stated that, due to the fact that Sonnen and Belfort have to cut a little weight in the fight, his direct monitoring of the athletes will not be necessary during the preparation for the event on July 5th.
“Fortunately, (Belfort and Sonnen will face each other) at light heavyweight, so neither will need me personally and both will only use me as a consultant. In this case, I will waive my professional fee for both athletes and simply offer my skills as a health coach, keeping the MMA conversation off topic,” said Dolce, in an interview with the “MMA Fighting” website.
During his visit to São Paulo (SP), to watch the finals of TUF Brasil 3, Sonnen had already complained about president Dana White's announcement that the fight against Vitor belfort would happen in the 93 kg division. Speaking to the press at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium, the North American mentioned several times that he had a signed contract to fight in the light heavyweight category and that he hoped the manager had just made a mistake. The duel between Sonnen and Belfort takes place on the main card of UFC 175, on July 5th, in Las Vegas (USA). In the main fight of the night, Lyoto Machida face the champion Chris Weidman for the middleweight belt.
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