V. Belfort would like to renew with the UFC (Photo: Laerte Viana / Super Lutas)
*By Laerte Viana
The former champion Vitor belfort will, this Saturday (3), at UFC 212, be the last fight of his contract with Ultimate. After announcing that he would retire after the duel against Nate Marquardt, the Brazilian went back and stated that he would continue fighting. There was speculation that he could sign with Bellator or Rizin, but the Phenomenon assured that he would only leave if the UFC wants him to.
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“My loyalty is with this company. Now if the company doesn't want the Vitor belfort…My loyalty is to my wife. I don't see myself having a relationship with any other woman. I only think about Joana (Prado, his wife). Now, if Joana doesn't want Vitor or if there is a moment in a relationship where there is no interest from one of the parties, it ends, without fights. I have a huge interest in continuing in the UFC, not only in competition, but later as an executive”, explained Vitor, at UFC Media Day.
When asked about his capabilities as a possible Ultimate manager, Belfort revealed that he helped with the UFC's arrival on open TV in this new phase.
“I think I have that ability. I've already arranged a meeting between Lorenzo Fertitta and Robertinho (Marinho, from Globo). Many of you have no idea. Few people know how difficult it was to get here, to break these barriers. And today, how many jobs are created, how many opportunities are given? I heard executives saying that MMA and UFC will not enter Globo. I talked to other broadcasters, but Globo arrived”, he commented.
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