Weidman will make his third title defense against Belfort. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
the fight between Chris Weidman e Vitor belfort It was already postponed at the beginning of 2014 after the Brazilian was caught in a surprise anti-doping test with high testosterone levels, in a process that culminated in the end of exemptions for the use of Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT). Probably for this reason, the California Athletic Commission is intensifying inspections of both athletes before the duel between them on February 28, at UFC 184. After Belfort, who recently underwent three exams and came out clean, it was the turn to Chris Weidman pass a test applied by the regulatory body.
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The information was released by the North American website “MMA Mania”. According to the publication, Weidman did not present any banned substances in a surprise exam, carried out on November 21st. At the time he was subjected to anti-doping, Weidman caused great controversy by publicly demanding that Belfort also be tested. “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 = ???”, the North American posted on social media at the time.
The director of the California Athletic Commission Andy Foster also highlighted the joint work that has been carried out by the Californian entity and the Nevada Athletic Commission, considered the main regulatory body for the sport and a reference in decisions of this type. “I think Bob Bennett (director of the Nevada Commission) has done an outstanding job with his exams. He has been keeping me informed and telling me everything that is happening, so I have these results”, he declared, also to “MMA Mania”.
After more than a year of anticipation, Vitor belfort e Chris Weidman They will finally face each other on February 28th, at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles (USA), in the main fight of UFC 184. The duel marks Weidman's third title defense, again against a Brazilian. The North American won Anderson Silva to win the title, then defeated Spider again in the rematch and, finally, went through Lyoto Machida in July last year.
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