Engaged in 'Triad Combat', Belfort is excited about fighting for the organization and promises an event in Brazil in 2022

V. Belfort is one of the stars of 'Triad Combat'. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

One of the people most responsible for spreading MMA around the world, Vitor belfort 'dived head first' into 'Triad Combat', an event that combines boxing and mixed martial arts. Star of the company, the fighter is excited about the possibility of helping in the evolution of the sport. In a press conference to promote his duel against Chad Dawson, with the participation of SUPER FIGHTS, the Brazilian spoke about what the company needs to grow and confirmed his desire to hold a card in Brazil in 2022.

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“Who do we have to bring? This is meritocracy. If you have followers, engagement, if you earned it, you will be in the 'triad'. Meritocracy is the best job in the world. Brazil will be the great exporter of champions in the 'triad'. (…) We didn’t come to take (anyone’s place). Everyone continues in their own field, but here, we have a place where we meet in the middle. It's a fair place for boxers, for those who do MMA, but also for wrestling, for amateur boxers, for those who play American football and like wrestling. The fight is not just from afar, but up close too. It will be entertainment”, said the Brazilian.

A legend of mixed martial arts, Vitor built his career performing in various arenas around the world. The athlete, however, does not forget his roots and guarantees that there are plans to hold an event in Brazilian territory.

“Brazil deserves to have a 'Triad Brazil', still this year. I promise that we will be there this year”, he concluded.

After more than two years of inactivity, Belfort returned to action in September 2021. On that occasion, the 'Phenomenon' returned to the ring and faced Evander Holyfield in a boxing challenge. Aggressive, the Rio native didn't give the boxing legend a chance and knocked out the veteran in the first round.

Now, Vitor is performing right at the start of the 2022 season. The former UFC champion will share a triangular ring with the former world champion in the 'noble art', Chad Dawson.