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Belfort: “I’ll be ready for Belcher”

How does it feel to be back in Rio?

Wonderful, it’s contagious and I can feel it already.

Last time you fought at HSBC Arena you got moved. How are the nerves knowing you will go through that experience once again?

I’ve been there, I know what it’s like. I’ve been dedicating a lot so the fans can witness a great show I’m preparing for them and I gotta be focused in order to bring them what they crave for. I’ve been scarifying a lot and training and dedicating myself a lot too.

Did the excitement of the second show in Rio get in the way of your concentration?

I don’t think so, you gotta be focused. I gotta be focused exactly because of the adrenaline. And it works on both me and my opponent. Each one has to use it in his favor. I’ll be on my territory, so I’m dedicating so I can be in my territory and that the alpha male in there is me.

Alan Belcher is a pretty tough guy, one of the bests in the division. What are your thoughts about his game?

Tough, strong, good kicks, fast, good ground game. I guess it’s a very interesting fight. He’s mature and talented.

He has shown intelligence against Rousimar Palhares, blocking his game wisely. Do you think he might use that smart aspect on you?

He did a good job, so sure. It’s a sport and being smart is a part of it.

What are your thoughts about his excellent performances after that eye incident, when he almost quit fighting?

I guess he did pretty great, proved he is a complete fighter and has been improving more and more. I’ll be prepared for him. What I can tell you is that I’m going to prepare so much, so much, so much.

Despite being focused on Belcher, you said this fight might be the way to get another chance at the title. Do you believe he is the right opponent to put you on that road again?

Now my concern is Alan Belcher. What will happen after this fight is in the future and only results can tell us that. So I gotta make sure I get a positive result our of it.

Dana White had said the division has gotten a little cool, but now there are great names on it. How do you see the division currently? Knowing there are tough guys out there cheer you up?

Absolutely and it won’t stop. Now the division also has Cezar “Mutante” (Ferreira), we have Daniel Sarafian… There’re lots of talented guys and maybe people you don’t even realize and there are coming more and more talents, it doesn’t stop. That’s our sport and that’s how great MMA is.

Belfort: “I’ll be ready for Belcher” :: TATAME

[Sniggles]

I hope Belcher wins so that God isn't mentioned 50 times in the post-fight interview.

[Cat--Smasher]

Originally Posted by Sniggles

I hope Belcher wins so that God isn't mentioned 50 times in the post-fight interview.

Jesus loves you Sniggs.

[TheDoucheyWun]

Big Belcher fan but he's got his hands full in this bout. It's almost a good thing for him that Vitor is a religious man..

[Kimbo> Rampage]

Vitor will KO Belcher...

Open to bets...

[Qball1974]

Originally Posted by Sniggles

I hope Belcher wins so that God isn't mentioned 50 times in the post-fight interview.

Same but for diff reasons lol

[optimusjoel]

If belcher Ko's Vitor, how could you not give him a title shot?

[rough-n-tumble]

Originally Posted by rampage9712

Vitor will KO Belcher...

Open to bets...

I'm your huckleberry. I'll take Belcher. This is a tough fight for him, though I'm pretty sure he won't stand flat footed in front of Vitor waiting to be blasted.

Belcher is 10-4 in the UFC and all 10 wins have been finishes. Is one TKO loss came at the hands of Jason Day, , but that was some time ago.

[sonofsteven]

Originally Posted by rough-n-tumble

I'm your huckleberry. I'll take Belcher. This is a tough fight for him, though I'm pretty sure he won't stand flat footed in front of Vitor waiting to be blasted.

Belcher is 10-4 in the UFC and all 10 wins have been finishes. Is one TKO loss came at the hands of Jason Day, , but that was some time ago.

And I'll bet YOU that he doesn't take that bet with you We too low on the post totem pole bro.

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Vitor Belfort Talks UFC 153 Opponent Alan Belcher, Training with Blackzilians

“He’s a complete fighter,” Belfort said of Belcher in an interview with Sherdog.com this week. “He kicks well and he’s really improved his ground skills with [Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach] Daniel Moraes. He’s a tough fighter, young and dedicated, and an excellent opponent in this weight class. That’s why I’m training with the lions.”

The “lions” Belfort refers to are the Blackzilians, a team based out of the Jaco Hybrid Training Center in Delray Beach, Fla., featuring the likes of Rashad Evans, Gesias Cavalcante, Danillo Villefort, Cosmo Alexandre, Carlos Augusto Filho, and coached by Mario Sperry, among others. It’s a new phase in training which has “The Phenom” excited.

“I needed tough training, so I went to the Blackzilians. They have excellent, high-level fighters. I’m very happy with this training because I needed to be pushed. I needed sparring partners,” Belfort explained. “I’m happy. I feel like new. I’m coming home very happy and joyful.”

A win over Belcher could put Belfort close to another shot at the UFC middleweight belt, but the 35-year-old isn’t thinking about that at the moment.

“I’m just thinking of one fight at a time, and now I’m thinking only about Alan Belcher. What happens after that, the results will decide. Such results will happen, and I’m preparing for them to be positive.”