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Vitor Vianna is a Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian mixed martial artist, who has competed in mixed martial arts events in Brazil, Holland, and in the United States. He is the #3 ranked Middleweight

Middleweight

Middleweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Early boxing history is less than exact, but the middleweight designation seems to have begun in the 1840s. In the bare-knuckle era, the first middleweight championship fight was between Tom Chandler and Dooney Harris in 1897...

prospect in the world. He is also ranked as the #69 Light Heavyweight

Light heavyweight

In boxing, the light heavyweight is a weight division above 168 pounds [12 Stone or 76.204 kilograms] and up to 175 pounds [12.5 stone or 79.38 kilograms]), falling between super middleweight and cruiserweight...

fighter in the world by FightMatrix.com. This ranking is due to certain Catchweight fights he has participated in. He is also a highly decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and is a; 2 time World Champion, 6 time Brazilian National Champion, 15 time State Champion, and ADCC NO GI Brazilian trials runner-up. Vianna is signed to the Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. "Bellator", which is Latin for "Warrior", is organized into seasons with each event hosting the rounds of championship knockout tournaments for three-five weight divisions.-History:In its first season,...

and is expected to make his debut during Summer 2011.

Biography

Vitor Vianna grew up in Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...

, Brazil

Brazil

. He began his martial arts training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 15 at the Alliance BJJ Academy in Sao Paulo, Brazil under Fabio Gurgel

Fabio Gurgel

Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral is an 8 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World champion. He has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since the age of 13. He received his black belt at the age of 19 from Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti...

. He was also trained by Daniel Gracie

Daniel Gracie

Daniel Gracie Simoes, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a lifelong practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The Gracie Family is world renowned for their contributions to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. He is cousin to Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Charles Gracie and Ryan...

for one year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a 2nd degree black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros

Rodrigo Medeiros

Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. His nickname, Comprido, is Portuguese for "long". Rodrigo began BJJ at the age of sixteen...

, and Eduardo Jamelao. As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitor he is a highly decorated champion and known throughout the world. After becoming two time World Champion Vitor decided to transition to MMA and did so in 2004. After 12 professional fights, his only loss was a TKO (referee stoppage) for a broken arm he sustained while blocking a kick by UFC fighter Thiago Silva.

Mixed martial arts career

Since 2004 Vitor Vianna has competed in mixed martial arts events around the world. Prior to this he was a highly decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor. He is a; 2 time World Champion, 6 time Brazilian National Champion, 15 time State Champion, and ADCC NO GI Brazilian trials runner-up. In the ADCC NO GI Brazilian trials he faced Roger Gracie

Roger Gracie

Roger Gracie Gomes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist. Roger was awarded his black belt by his cousin Renzo Gracie at the behest of Carlos Gracie, Jr. whilst training in New York in 2003. He is currently a second degree black belt...

in the finals, who is considered the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter in the world. Vitor lasted 13 minutes with Roger Gracie

Roger Gracie

but ultimately lost via submission and became the runner-up. Vitor is a member of Wanderlei Silva

Wanderlei Silva

Wanderlei César da Silva , nicknamed "The Axe Murderer", is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has competed in Japan's Pride Fighting Championships and the American based Ultimate Fighting Championship . Silva is known for his aggressive fighting style with the majority of his fights ending in...

's the Wand Fight Team and is the head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and MMA instructor there. In addition to training with and teaching at the Wand Fight Team, Vitor is the main training partner for UFC fighter and Pride

Pride

Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two common meanings. With a negative connotation, pride refers to an inflated sense of one's personal status or accomplishments, often used synonymously with hubris...

Champion Wanderlei Silva

Wanderlei Silva

Bellator Fighting Championships

Vianna made his Bellator debut as a participant in the Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament. In the opening round, he defeated Sam Alvey via split decision at Bellator 50. In the semifinal round, Vianna defeated Bryan Baker

Bryan Baker (fighter)

Bryan Baker is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Baker fought in various promotions, most notably World Extreme Cagefighting and Bellator Fighting Championships...

via TKO in the first round at Bellator 54. He faced Alexander Shlemenko

Alexander Shlemenko

Alexander Pavlovich Shlemenko is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Middleweight division for Bellator Fighting Championships.-Early career:...

in the tournament finals and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Vitor Vianna is married with one daughter. He lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...

. When he is not training, Vitor enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Mixed martial arts record

Alexander Shlemenko

Alexander Pavlovich Shlemenko is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Middleweight division for Bellator Fighting Championships.-Early career:...

Rama, Ontario

Rama is the Ontario, Canada home of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Casino Rama. The community sports complex is called the Mnjikaning Arena Sports Ki, which was the home arena of the Couchiching Terriers ice hockey team, once affiliated with the Barrie Colts. The Ramakings lacrosse team...

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Bryan Baker (fighter)

Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Hollywood, Florida

-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

São Paulo

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...

São Paulo

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| Francis Carmont

Francis Carmont

Francis Carmont was born on he is a French mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and trains out of the Tristar Gym alongside UFC Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre....

São Paulo

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| Michael Knaap

Michael Knaap

Michael Knaap is a Dutch mixed martial artist currently competing at Heavyweight. A professional MMA competitor since 2001, Knaap mainly competes in his home country of The Netherlands...

Moise Rimbon

Moise Rimbon is a French mixed martial artist who has fought for World Victory Road, KSW, K-1, BodogFight, M-1 Global, Cage Warriors, and Pancrase promotions. Rimbon is best known for his fights with K-1 kickboxers Peter Graham and Alistair Overeem, and recently PRIDE veteran and UFC fighter...

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| Curitiba

Curitiba

Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...

Curitiba

São Paulo

, Brazil
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