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Chris Weidman tells fans to 'stop doubting me,' wants fight at MSG in New York next

The defending UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman came into his showdown with the Brazilian bomber Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 determined to make a statement. He did just that and then some, declaring all who were skeptical of his reign to "join the team now!"

When a human being is overcome with emotion, particularly anger, it can drive that person to do reckless things. Don't tell that to reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Chris Weidman.

The 30-year-old entered his highly-anticipated title bout with his Brazilian challenger and No. 1 contender Vitor Belfort on the eve of a report, which stated that the dangerous knockout artist had elevated levels of testosterone prior to their showdown yesterday (Sat.