Vitor Belfort is one of the OGs in the mixed martial arts scene, and here is all you need to know about the Brazilian, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. Vitor Belfort is one of the highest-paid UFC fighters and he has managed to enter the top 50 richest UFC fighters of all time.
Vitor Belfort facts
| Birth Place | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Father’s Name | Jose Marcos Belfort |
| Mother’s Name | Maria Jovita Vieira. |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Net Worth | $5.5 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $315,000 |
| Age | 48 |
| Date of Birth | 1 April, 1977 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| MMA Debut | October 11, 1996 |
| MMA Record | 26-14 |
| Divisions | Heavyweight/Light-Heavyweight/Middleweight |
| Achievements | Former UFC light-heavyweight champion |
| Partner | Joana Prado |
| Children | Davi Belfort, Vitoria Belfort and Kyara Belfort. |
| Endorsements | LITH Token |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Vitor Belfort is one of the oldest known mixed martial artists still in the fight game. Having made his debut way back at UFC 12, Belfort has now turned towards boxing.
Last Updated: 11-09-2021
Vitor Belfort Net Worth and Payouts
Vitor Belfort has a net worth of $5.5 million, thanks to his incredibly long and successful MMA career.
Since payouts were disclosed by the UFC, his first known payout was at UFC 46. Belfort earned $130,000 for his win over Randy Couture. He also earned $9 Million from UFC and became one of the richest MMA fighters of all time.
His biggest ever payday was against Nate Marquardt at UFC 212 – Belfort earned a whopping $515,000 for his unanimous decision win.
Vitor Belfort MMA career and UFC record
Vitor Belfort made his MMA debut at SuperBrawl 2 in October 1996, against Jon Hess. He knocked out Hess in only 12 seconds.
He found himself in the UFC next. The Brazilian made his UFC debut at UFC 12 against Tra Telligman and fought Scott Ferrozzo. He finished both the fighters in the first round and won the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament.
At UFC 15, Belfort suffered his first loss against Randy Couture in the UFC Heavyweight title eliminator.
Belfort then made his light-heavyweight debut and moved to PRIDE FC. Three years later Belfort returned to the UFC at UFC 37.5, losing to Chuck Liddell via. unanimous decision.
At UFC 46, Belfort exacted revenge against Couture and won the light-heavyweight championship, but lost it in the very next match against Couture himself.
He left the UFC once again in 2005. Four years later he returned at UFC 103, earning a KO win over Rich Franklin.
Belfort then took on Anderson Silva for the middleweight championship but lost due to a stunning front kick KO from the ‘Spider’.
At UFC 152, Belfort took on Jon Jones for the UFC light-heavyweight championship but lost due to submission.
His last fight in the UFC was at UFC 224, against Lyoto Machida – Belfort succumbed to a front kick from Machida.
Belfort hasn’t fought since UFC 224.
His MMA record reads 26 wins, 14 losses and 1 No-contest.
Vitor Belfort Boxing Career
Vitor Belfort has one boxing fight to his name. He took on Josemario Neves on the 11th of April, 2006 and knocked the Brazilian out in 61 seconds in the first round.
He will be stepping inside the Boxing ring for the second time in his career. The former UFC champion will be taking on Boxing legend Evander Holyfield on the 11th of September, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel.
Vitor Belfort Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Vitor Belfort was born on the 1st of April, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to parents Jose Marcos Belfort and Maria Jovita Vieira. He had lucrative Endorsements during his MMA career and accumulated more than $5m from brand deals alone.
He is married to former model and Brazilian-American businesswoman Joana Prado. The pair married in 2003, and have three children – Davi Belfort, Vitoria Belfort and Kyara Belfort.
Belfort endorses Lith Token.
FAQs about Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort has a net worth of $6 million.
Vitor Belfort was born on the 1st of April, 1977.
Vitor Belfort was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Vitor Belfort’s age is 47 years old
Vitor Belfort’s nickname is ‘The Phenom.’
Vitor Belfort made his MMA debut on the 11th of October, 1996 at SuperBrawl 2.
Vitor Belfort made his UFC debut on the 7th of February, 1997 at UFC 12.
Vitor Belfort’s wife is Joana Prado, a former model.
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