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Gilbert Burns agrees it is time to 'stop doubting' Chris Weidman

Vitor Belfort's jiu-jitsu coach and UFC lightweight prospect gives full credit to Chris Weidman after his title defense against The Phenom at UFC 187.

Chris Weidman has one less doubter. UFC lightweight prospect and Vitor Belfort's Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, Gilbert Burns, gives the middleweight champion full credit after his first round TKO win at UFC 187. Burns praised Weidman's ability to handle Belfort's pressure and secure the takedown after surviving a barrage of punches from the challenger.

"Vitor started out really well, we knew Weidman would be slow in the beginning, which did happen, because he didn't land anything.