Vitor Belfort passes surprise doping tests before title fight

V. Belfort (photo) faces Weidman in February. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Vitor belfort has passed all the surprise anti-doping tests he has taken so far for the fight he will have against Chris Weidman, at UFC 184, on February 28th, valid for the UFC middleweight belt.

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At the beginning of last year, when he was still using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), Belfort was caught in a surprise test with a hormone level above the permitted level. Therefore, to be released to face Weidman, the Brazilian would have to undergo a series of exams without prior notice.

Although the fight is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California (USA), exams are being carried out by the Nevada Athletic Commission, as the fight was originally scheduled for Las Vegas. The entity's executive director, Bob Bennett, revealed that Belfort was tested three times and passed each time. “Both he and his wife [Joana] are being extremely cooperative, polite, professional and friendly during the process”, praised the director, who added that the Brazilian will still be tested once again before the fight.

The fight between Weidman and Belfort will be the main attraction of UFC 184, which will also be highlighted in Ronda Rousey x Zingano cat e Ronaldo Jacare x Yoel romero.

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