V. Belfort prepares to return to MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @evolvemma
Some athletes are, in fact, unstoppable. At 42 years old, after announcing his retirement from MMA, Vitor belfort He returned, signed a contract with ONE FC and is preparing for his return to fighting after more than a year away. In a video released by 'evolvemma', the 'Phenomenon' was caught in a training session and showed that he is in shape.
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“He is in Singapore all the time. Former UFC world champion Vitor – 'The Phenomenon' – Belfort is training with champion coach Yodkusup Por Pongsawang at 'EVOLVE Fight Team”, they published.
With no defined opponent, Vitor has been staying in shape awaiting his next contract. ONE FC has not yet announced who the Brazilian's next opponent will be, as he has not appeared since his defeat to his compatriot Lyoto Machida, in May last year, when he suffered a hard knockout and subsequently announced his retirement from the sport.
The Rio native's return to the sport means a lot to a portion of MMA fans. Belfort is considered one of the fighters who contributed to the spread of mixed martial arts and the UFC to the world.
Considered by many to be a legend of the sport, Vitor has in his record fights against significant MMA athletes, such as Dan Henderson, Anderson Silva, Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, Randy Couture and others.
The Brazilian started his career in 1996, more than 23 years ago. From the beginning, the fighter showed skill and stood out for his physical strength and the pressure with which he attacked his opponents, especially in the first rounds.
In total, the athlete made 41 appearances, winning 26, being defeated in 14 and with one clash without result. The fighter has 18 knockouts among his triumphs.
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