By InfoBliq What is Vitor Belfort’s Net Worth?
Vitor Belfort is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. He is one of the most recognized figures in UFC combat sports, competing across PRIDE FC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, Affliction, and UFC. His professional career lasted over two decades. He made history by winning the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament, the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, and also getting the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Title.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Birthdate | April 1, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Birthplace | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
Vitor Belfort Early Life
He was born on April 1, 1977, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His early life was full of tragedy when his sister, Priscila, disappeared in 2004, allegedly linked to a kidnapping case involving drug debts. Vitor comes from a mixed heritage of Greek and Brazilian, and Brazilian, descent.
Vitor began boxing under Claudio Coelho at the age of 12. Later, he pursued Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Carlson Gracie. He also dominated the national championship in his teenage years and helped claim both Absolute and Heavyweight titles as a blue belt at the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
Early MMA Career
He moved to the United States in 1996 to chase his MMA ambitions. His debut came at SuperBrawl 2 in Hawaii, where he stunned the crowd by knocking out his opponent, Jon Hess, in just 12 sec.
He joined the UFC shortly, where he made an explosive impression by winning both of his fights at UFC 12, and he became the youngest Heavyweight Tournament Champion in the promotion’s history.
Vitor Belfort continued his winning streak with a win over Tank Abbott at UFC 13, but suffered his first professional loss at UFC 15 against Randy Couture. After a few, he fought in both UFC and PRIDE FC, getting his top wins against Gilbert Yvel and Daijiro Matsui, while also facing setbacks against Kazushi Sakuraba and Chuck Liddell.
Belfort defeated Randy Couture in 2004 and won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, but later that year, Couture got his title back in a rematch. Belfort then fought Tito Ortiz and later faced Alistair Overeem, marking a boost in his career.
“I have the most loyal fans that have been with me since I was 19 years old, when I was just a young guy becoming a world champion.”
MMA Career: Second Chapter
After a short suspension in 2006 due to a failed drug test, He come back strong in Cage Rage, where he defeated Ivan Serati and after that he also claimed the Light Heavyweight Championship by beating James Zikic.
Belfort joined Affliction In 2008, and in 2009, defeating both Terry Martin and Matt Lindland before returning to the UFC. His comeback fight at UFC 103 ended with a powerful TKO win over Rich Franklin.
In 2011, He challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship, but was defeated via a famous front kick knockout by Anderson Silva. Despite that, Belfort stayed active, defeating Yoshihiro Akiyama, Anthony Johnson, and Dan Henderson, show his knockout power.
The year 2013 was one of his finest years of his life because he started the year with three consecutive wins, each earning a Knockout of the Night bonus. In the final years of his MMA run, he faced top contenders like Chris Weidman, Gegard Mousasi, and Lyoto Machida. He fought his final UFC fight at UFC 224 (2018), where he was knocked out by Machida, and announced his retirement.
Boxing and Grappling Career
Vitor Belfort, apart from his MMA career, also showcased his versatility in boxing and grappling. Vitor Belfort won a bronze medal in the ADCC World Championships in 2001 (Absolute Division) and made his professional boxing debut in 2006 and securing a knockout victory over Josemario Neves.
Belfort returned to the boxing ring in 2021 for an exhibition fight against Evander Holyfield, which he won via TKO. Later, he defeated Ronaldo Souza by unanimous decision, marking his second boxing win.
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Personal Life
Vitor Belfort’s wife is a Brazilian model and sports broadcaster (Joana Prado). They got married in 2003 after some years of relationship from 2000 (on and off relationship). They have 3 children, Vitoria, Davi, and Kyara, and they live a relatively private life outside the cage.
Real Estate Holdings
He has made many real estate investments. In 2018, he sold a Parkland, Florida, home for $1.35 million. He purchased a Lighthouse Point property for $2.16 million in the following year and also sold it for $2.89 million later in 2021. Belfort bought another home in Coral Springs, Florida, in March 2022 for around $1.4million.