V. Belfort (photo) would face Weidman in February. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Vitor belfort He never hid his desire to once again hold the UFC belt. But the Brazilian showed that he has no interest in an interim title. After an injury take Chris Weidman da fight against Vitor at UFC 184, next month, the organization tried to keep Belfort on the show with an interim title fight, but without success.
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Ultimate even offered a fight against another Brazilian Lyoto Machida, for the interim belt. But claiming that he wouldn't have time to prepare for a left-handed athlete, he preferred to discard the opportunity and maintain his goal of facing Weidman after his recovery.
Through his Instagram account, Belfort wished his rival luck in his recovery and reinforced his desire to face Chris Weidman.
As many already know, unfortunately my opponent was injured again, once again postponing my third world conquest in the UFC. I wish you a good and speedy recovery. I had the same injury during my fight training. Jon Jones, and I know how much it bothers you. The focus remains the same: FIGHT WITH WEIDMAN SOON FOR THE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE! – Belfort posted on the social photo network.
With Weidman's injury, the new UFC 184 main fight will be Ronda Rousey x Zingano cat for the women's bantamweight belt, the former co-main event of the night.
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