C. Weidman (photo) faces V. Belfort at UFC 187. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
After the increase in the number of doping cases, especially the episode involving the Brazilian Anderson Silva, the UFC and the Athletic Commissions announced that they would crack down on the use of illegal substances in MMA. And entities have even made efforts to make it difficult for those who intend to cheat. This Monday (30), the middleweight champion Chris Weidman revealed that he was woken up before 7 a.m. by Nevada commissioners to collect material for surprise doping tests aimed at his fight against Vitor belfort in may.
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“I just heard my doorbell ring at 6:50 in the morning… It turned out to be the Nevada Athletic Commission. Now, I have two kids and a pregnant wife, so normally I would be annoyed with someone showing up at my door like that, but the inconvenience was worth it. They took blood and urine (for tests). This is the first time being tested like this since I entered this sport. I'm really excited that they're starting to test fighters like this. I hope this really cleans up the sport!! #atletalimpo”, published the North American on his profile on Facebook.
On May 23, the undefeated Chris Weidman puts the middleweight belt on the line against the Brazilian Vitor belfort. The duel is the co-main fight of UFC 187, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). The main fight of the event will be between the light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and the challenger Anthony Johnson.
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