Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort isn’t hanging up the gloves just yet, despite what you may have read.

MMAjunkie today confirmed with “The Phenom” what an Instagram post some took to serve as a retirement announcement was nothing of the sort.

“I’m not retired,” Belfort said emphatically. “I want to fight again soon.

“I am driven to get back on my feet and honor the nickname I so proudly carry. ‘The Phenom’ is back.”

Belfort (25-13 MMA, 14-9 UFC), who’s currently ranked No. 10 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA middleweight rankings, fought this past weekend at UFC 204, losing to Gegard Mousasi in the night’s co-main event in England.

Today, Belfort took to Instagram to reveal his career intentions.

Early reports keyed in on a single Belfort quote to mean his fighting days were done.

“I decided that I will end this chapter of my life looking at the mirror and recognizing myself,” Belfort wrote.

However, when reached for clarification, the 39-year-old Brazilian said he had different intentions.

“I am not pleased with my two last performances and changes are being made,” Belfort said. “I don’t want to end my career the way it is right now. I want to look at the mirror and recognize myself as the fighter I always have been.

“I have 20 years in this sport, and I intend to honor that legacy.”

Belfort suffered consecutive losses in 2016, losing to Mousasi and current top middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza. However, Belfort said the setbacks have reignited a fire inside, and he intends to fight again, hopefully in February or March of next year.

For complete coverage of UFC 204, check out the UFC Events section of the site.