Vitor Viana signs with Bellator

The Bellator Fighting Championships organization announced that the Brazilian Vitor vianna He is the newest signing to compete in the event's middleweight tournament. The black belt, who is responsible for Wand Fight Team's jiu-jitsu training, has a record of 11 wins, one draw and just one loss in MMA.

“I've been following Bellator tournaments for a long time. It's one of the best events in the world and has great fighters. I'm really excited to fight and show the world who I am,” Vitor told the North American website Sherdog.

His only defeat came in 2006, when he lost to Thiago Silva in a fight valid for the Fury Fight GP. Despite being known for his skills on the ground, Vianna managed four knockouts in his career, the same number of victories by submission. The Brazilian, who trains with Wanderlei Silva, commented on what it's like to be part of the gym of one of the biggest names in world MMA.

“Wanderlei saw me fight in Brazil and called me as soon as he opened his gym in Las Vegas. I train every day with him and also with other fighters like Michael Costa and sometimes Forrest griffin. I don't believe that any fighter I face has the strength and technique of Wanderlei, so I'm confident that I can face anyone in my category”, said Vitor, who is already aiming for a duel against the North American Hector Lombard, owner of the Bellator middleweight belt.

"Hector Lombard He's one of the best middleweights in the world at the moment and I want to face him. I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to get this fight,” he added.

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