Belfort vents about criticism and blasts Bisping: 'Fake champion'

V. Belfort (right) did not spare M. Bisping (left) (Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC)

The Brazilian Vitor belfort, who is expected to have his last MMA fight at UFC 212, at home, did not like the criticism of his idea of ​​having a farewell fight against a weaker opponent. The former champion admitted to having thought about this possibility, but rejected asking for a lesser rival for the final fight of his career, which began 20 years ago, in 1997.

Through a long post on his Instagram, Vitor explained the logic behind his initial idea and blasted critics, especially the current owner of the middleweight belt, Michael Bisping. For the eternal Phenomenon, the Englishman is a “fake champion” and even called on his fans to support him in his farewell fight.

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“(…) If you ask me if I would like an easy fight... If I would like an opponent who, at least theoretically, I could knock out more easily... I confess that it would be great! But that wouldn’t be ME… It wouldn’t be the height of my story or the legacy I want to leave for the next generations (…)”, says part of Belfort’s post, who also listed his latest opponents, as a way of proving that he doesn’t run away from challenges.

“I saw that the press said that I asked for an easier fight. That said, I would like to remind you of my last 10 fights: Anthony Johnson, Jon Jones, Bisping, Rockhold, Henderson, Weidman, Henderson, Jacaré, Mousasi and Gastelum. Just big names, champions and rising stars. The only easy fight I had was against the fake champion Michael Bisping (...) "

I saw that the press said that I asked for an easier fight. That said, I would like to remind you of my last 10 fights: Anthony Johnson, John Jones Bisping, Rockhold, Henderson, Weidman, Henderson, Jacaré, Mousasi and Gastelum Just big names, champions and rising stars. The only easy fight I had was against the fake champion Michael Bisping. Now if you ask me if I would like an easy fight... If I would like an opponent that at least theoretically I could knock out more easily... I confess that would be great! But that wouldn't be ME... It wouldn't be the height of my story or the legacy I want to leave for the next generations. When I started this sport, I was a boy, smaller than all my opponents. Nobody took me seriously... But I got knocked out and against all expectations I became champion. Today I know that I am no longer a boy. But far be it from me to rely on my age, how long I've been fighting, my pain, hormonal deficiencies (believe it or not, I have them), or anything else. In life you fight. You have to fight! And usually the odds are never in your favor. This is the message I want to leave to my fans, friends, family, new athletes and especially my children… NEVER GIVE UP! If you have a small chance in the fight for your dream: RUN FOR IT! The end result doesn't matter! The real loser is the one who gave up and didn't take advantage of opportunities. Davi, Vitoria and Kyara… You are the most precious thing in the world to me. Your mother and I are raising you as fighters. I don't mean like athletes, but like real-life fighters... Fight for your dreams, never give up, trust in the few good friends that life will give you and above all, if for some reason everything falls apart, trust in God! He will never disappoint you. Now whoever they give me as their last fight… I accept! Give me these “rising stars” or big names… It doesn’t matter! Let them come! I may be older, but I definitely still have tricks up my sleeve... I invite everyone to walk this last mile with me. I want and need your support! Love you!

A post shared by Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort (@vitorbelfort) on Mar 26, 2017 at 1:38 am PDT