About to face Weidman, Belfort guarantees: 'I'm at the peak of my abilities'

Vitor (photo) turned 38 on April 1st. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

For many athletes, approaching 40 years of age is seen with concern. But stop Vitor belfort, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, age is treated as a positive. About to step into the octagon for one of the most important fights of his career, the challenge for the middleweight belt against the undefeated champion Chris Weidman In May, the “Phenomenon” guarantees that he is experiencing his best technical moment and that he even sees himself ahead of younger fighters.

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“I think, actually, I'm getting younger. It's a privilege to be able to benefit from my experience and be in shape. The more time passes, I see that I have more time to improve my skills and gain more experience. So when I see these young fighters, I think I'm ahead of them. I believe I'm at the peak of my abilities and I don't care what anyone says. I’m still the Phenomenon”, assured the Rio native, in an interview with the North American website “MMA Junkie”.

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Vitor also said that Weidman will find himself facing the toughest opponent he has ever faced and released his prediction about the fight. “I don’t have a plan A or B, I have a plan to just win. I see myself imposing my game and winning. For me it's just having fun up there and having my arm raised. That’s what makes someone a true champion,” he concluded.

Vitor belfort e Chris Weidman face each other on May 23, at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas (USA), in the co-main fight of UFC 187. The star-studded card will have as its main event the light heavyweight belt fight between the champion Jon Jones and the challenger Anthony Johnson.

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