As if the last 12 hours couldn’t have been any stranger, as the NSAC bans TRT and Vitor Belfort withdraws from his title fight against UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, has opted to make a statement via his Facebook page and Twitter.
Vitor statement “”I never gave up fighting in UFC 173 and never mentioned it. Therefore, all information posted in any mass media advertising that is not true.
What I announced was that I will be resigning “TRT” and not “giving up the fight” to continue my dream of fighting.
The UFC decided to put another opponent in my place because I didn’t have time to fit the new rules of the NSAC. According to the UFC, I will face the winner of Weidman vs Lyotto within the new regulations of all the Athletic Commissions.
I’m sorry that this happened, and I appreciate the strength and understanding of all fans, sponsors, UFC and athletic commissions “.”
