UFC legend Vitor Belfort will go down as one of the best fighters in the sport’s history. His second run through the UFC ranks in the TRT era of his career was one of the most awe inspiring displays of martial arts in modern UFC history. Now, “The Phenom” has shockingly announced his plans to retire, in an emotional letter to his missing sister of 13 years.
Belfort’s sister was famously kidnapped during his championship prime. The Brazilian mega-star has always held out hope that the authorities would find her, but sadly, after 13 years of searching many now fear the worst.
In a public letter, which is both emotional and telling, Vitor Belfort spilled his heart out on his sister’s 43rd birthday. The mixed martial arts legend also announced that his next fight will indeed be his last.
His letter reads,
Exactly 43 years ago a princess was born. Her name was already pronounced sweet. PRISCILA VIEIRA BELFORT was born. Pri, wherever you are I really want this message to come to you. I hope in God’s Eternity of all creation. You can have access to LOVE messages. In fact, our father had already said that love is greater than everything.
And it is with this love that I come to congratulate you on your birthday. I promise that somehow I will celebrate this day as if you were by my side. Pri, my kids always ask you! They want to know every detail of your life. @davibelfort @vitoriabelfortoficial and @kyarabelfort it is logical that you could not forget your great friend @joanapradob who turned out to be your confidant … rsrs
Well … we love you very, very much. And Pri just spoke to Mom and she promised that on this big day she will celebrate her birthday without staying at home. She told me she’s going out and walking with a friend … Daddy you know what it’s like? LOL
It’s still the same …
That day especially we all wanted to be able to hug you and kiss you. I forgot to say; Dad returned to live in BH with our family. He is being very well taken care of there. All cousins and aunts love you very much and say that they miss you a lot. All our cousins have already become parents with beautiful children! You can not imagine every beautiful nephew we have !!
Well I write this letter directly from Montreal in Canada, on January 14th I will do my last fight on @ufc.
Pri, they have been fighting for 21 years and I confess that I can not wait to follow up on my second journey. In which all who participate will be winners.
I and @joanapradob created @belfortfitnesslifestyle a new model of gyms and next year we started opening for franchises. We are very happy with the result. We have a huge list of interested people and our students have become a great family. I’m sure you would love our students, each with a wonderful story.
Pri, right now I had to wipe away many tears from my face when I wrote this letter but I know that every tear is translated by God. Because only He understands that language.
I Love you, my sister.
Wherever she is Vitor, she’s proud of you. All respect champ!
Vitor Belfort is set to take on Uriah Hall on January 14 in St. Louis.
