V. Belfort (photo) passed his first surprise drug test after being licensed to fight again in Las Vegas. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
As expected, the alleged use of illegal substances continues to be a dominant topic in the months leading up to the middleweight title duel between Chris Weidman e Vitor belfort, who used the now banned Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT). Through your official profile on Twitter, the champion demanded a more rigorous stance in Belfort's assessment and still found time to provoke his opponent.
“Weidman x Belfort = 120 days away. Fight announced for the first time = 100 days. Number of times Vitor belfort was tested = zero. Number of times he will be tested = ???”, published the North American on the social network. “For the record, it won’t help him if he’s hiding anything, I will be the champion after March 1st. What’s right is right”, said Weidman, who received a series of harsh responses from Brazilian fans and complained. “Oh look, the Brazilian keyboard warriors are back. I missed you guys. I'm sorry if I continue to be cast in confrontations against your 'idols'”, he joked.
Shortly after public pressure, Chris Weidman was informed, through news published by the North American website “Yahoo”, that Vitor belfort he had already undergone a surprise anti-doping test last Saturday (01). On that date, representatives from the Nevada Athletic Commission were in Florida, where Belfort trains, and collected blood and urine samples from the Brazilian. According to the director of the regulatory body, Bob Bennett, the results should be released in approximately two weeks.
After being informed of the test on his challenger, Weidman returned to the microblogging network, this time to celebrate the exam. “I'm glad the right thing happened. I hope they continue. I can’t wait for February 28th,” he said. At 30 years old, Chris Weidman has an undefeated professional record of 12 victories. Already Vitor belfort has a record of 24 wins and ten losses. The two will face each other for the middleweight belt on February 28, in the main fight of UFC 184, in Los Angeles (USA).
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