V. Belfort (photo) was one of the main athletes to use TRT. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Without fighting since November 2013, Vitor belfort has not yet stepped into the octagon after the ban on the use of Testosterone Replacement Treatment (TRT), of which he was a supporter. Therefore, one of the biggest doubts regarding the Brazilian for the middleweight belt dispute against the champion Chris Weidman It’s precisely about your physical form. According to the gym coach blackzilians, Henri Hooft, the “Phenomenon” even seemed stronger when using hormone replacement therapy, but that won’t be a problem for the duel at UFC 187.
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“Of course I'm not a doctor, I don't know what his physique will be like in the fight, but he looks great. Maybe he looked a little stronger when he wore the TRT or whatever he wore,” said Hooft, in an interview with “Submission Radio.” “He looked a little stronger, but there is a difference between looking stronger and being stronger. It's not enough to look bigger and stronger. He's just incredibly strong physically. He was like this when he was younger, he was once strong. So he will be fine. He is technically very good and has a lot of experience. Compared to Chris Weidman, Vitor belfort will never be small. He fought at heavyweight, so he will never be small”, he assured.
The coach also highlighted that, despite being 37 years old, Belfort is still very strong and has refined technique, attributes enough to place him at the top of the 84 kg division. “At 37, his body changes a little, but in terms of technique and strength, he is still one of the best in the world. He's going to be the best and, in his weight division, he has a very good chance of beating Chris Weidman”, analyzed.
Vitor belfort He has a professional MMA record of 24 wins and ten losses. The “Phenomenon” has been waiting since last year to face Chris Weidman for the middleweight belt, due to three postponements of the fight. On May 23rd, in Las Vegas (USA), Belfort and Weidman will finally share the octagon to define the middleweight champion. The duel is the co-main fight of UFC 187.
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