At the height of his career, Vitor Belfort was considered one of MMA’s most violent knockout artists. A style built on aggression and lightening quick punches made him a ferocious threat for anyone that wanted to test their mettle against him in the Octagon. It’s somewhat surprising, then, to hear his thoughts on modern MMA ahead of his planned return to the sport in ONE Championship—sometime after the promotion returns from their forced COVID-19 hiatus.
In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, the ‘Phenom’ spoke about what he sees as the future for MMA—and why he feels the sport’s growth and interest has largely stagnated with the broader public.