Souza ready to replace Belfort if necessary
However, Jacare Souza knows that injuries happen, and is in fight preparation if for any reason Belfort is unable to compete at UFC 181.
After the latest official rankings, Jacare Souza is ranked second only to Anderson Silva, but it is Vitor Belfort who will next fight champion Chris Weidman. However, Souza knows that injuries happen, and is in fight preparation if for any reason Belfort is unable to compete at UFC 181:
According to Jacare’s manager Gilberto Faria when speaking to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani, the Brazilian is going to sit and wait for now just to see if his services may be needed to replace one of the main event fighters should either one get injured between now and December.
“Our plan A is to be the UFC’s plan B,” Faria noted.
Faria stated that Jacare will get back into training as if he’s going to fight on December 6 and whether he’s needed on two week’s notice or two day’s notice, he’ll be ready.