“My idea is to have two bases. I keep my family in Rio, and when I have a fight scheduled, I will come to Vegas to train here at Xtreme Couture, which I consider the best place for a MMA fighter to be.”

Brazilian-American professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist

Vítor Vieira Belfort is a Brazilian-American professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is known for his championship runs across multiple weight classes. Belfort won the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament and later held the UFC Light Heavyweight title, along with the Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Championship. He also fought in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight divisions, and is known for his explosive knockout power. He competed in Pride FC, Strikeforce, and Affliction, and is tied for ninth in UFC history with 14 finishes.