![]() There’s no way I’m not dominating the fight and putting a stamp on this division. ![]() “I expect a tough guy coming after me, but there’s no way I’m leaving without the belt. “He’s been focused on me for a long time. ![]() “I expect the toughest Vitor Belfort we’ve ever seen, a guy who’s been hungry to get this belt,” he said. He said he expect to see an energized Belfort in the Octagon. To have that on my refrigerator for me and my family to see keeps my goals in front of my face and keeps me working hard.” You’re making breakfast and hanging out with your kids. “Sometimes you wake up and you’re tired in the morning. “It’s all about reminding myself,” he said. Weidman has been pointing toward Belfort for a while, even to the point of putting a picture of his Brazilian opponent on his refrigerator at his home in New York. > WATCH: Chris Weidman - Singular Focus Part 1 | Part 2 I’ve come back from long layoffs before and done amazing. “I’ve been out 10 months, I think, since my last fight. “You could say I have ring rust,” Weidman said. Belfort’s last bout was a first-round knockout of Dan Henderson 18 months ago. Weidman said he doesn’t think Belfort’s long inactivity will be a factor. I don’t gamble, I’m not a fan of gambling. Me and my team and my family, we are confident. The fact he’s a sizable underdog doesn’t bother him. > WATCH: Countdown to UFC 187: Weidman vs. He previously held the UFC light heavyweight title, began his MMA career in 1996 and finally has his long-awaited shot at the middleweight belt. I have dreams, and no one is stopping me.”īelfort (24-10) has accomplished much of what Weidman wants. For a few years, I went down a path where I forgot to be in the moment and enjoy the moment. “I’m here to become the greatest of all time. To smile pleasantly is to own the moment fully.To think pleasantly is to enjoy the moment fully. I’m here to have a good time, but I’m here to hold the belt and create a legacy for myself. > READ: Cormier-Johnson Open Workout Story | Cowboy Cerrone | Anthony Johnson Strikes Back | Daniel Cormier's Second Chance | Fighter's Take: Cormier vs. After twice defeating Anderson Silva, once by knockout, Weidman believes fans are now acknowledging how good he is. 3-ranked Vitor Belfort, who hasn’t fought since November 2013. Weidman (12-0) is a heavy favorite to defeat No. This is the best time in my life right now.” “I’m just enjoying it, man,” he said later. He kissed a baby, smiled and waved at the crowd who came to watch him work out at MGM Grand, then led fans in singing happy birthday to his head coach, Ray Longo, who turned 57.įour days from a fight to defend his middleweight championship, Weidman was all grins. Chris Weidman was in a very good mood Wednesday afternoon.
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