An overview of the childhood and early education of Vitor Belfort, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist. He is renowned for his time in the UFC, where he held both the Light Heavyweight Championship and won the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament. Celebrated for his striking power and finishing ability, Belfort holds a place among the leaders for most finishes in UFC history. Beyond the UFC, Belfort also competed in notable MMA promotions such as Pride FC, Strikeforce, and Affliction, marking a significant career across various organizations.
In April 1977, Vítor Vieira Belfort was born. He would later become a Brazilian professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist.
Vitor Belfort was born on 1 April 1977, in Rio de Janeiro.
In 2000, Vitor Belfort began dating Joana Prado.
In 2002, Vitor Belfort and Joana Prado reunited during a reality show after a break up. In the same year, Belfort appeared with Joana when she was photographed for the Brazilian edition of Playboy.
On 9 January 2004, Vitor Belfort's sister, Priscila, disappeared, and the family received no information about her whereabouts.
In August 2007, Elaine Paiva confessed to participating in the kidnapping and killing of Vitor Belfort's sister, Priscila, claiming she was kidnapped to pay off a four thousand dollar debt. Paiva and three others were arrested, but Priscila's remains were never found.
In 2012, Vitor Belfort's autobiography, Vitor Belfort: Lições de garra, fé e sucesso, was published by Thomas Nelson Brazil.
On 26 April 2018, Vitor Belfort became a naturalized American citizen.
On May 12, 2018, at UFC 224, Vitor Belfort faced Lyoto Machida and lost the fight after being knocked out by a front kick to the face. Following the fight, Belfort announced his retirement from MMA competition.
On Monday, December 17, 2018, Vitor Belfort announced his intentions to return from retirement on the Helwani Show.
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