Vitor Belfort: Just be happy
Smash him, destroy him and rip him apart are just a few of the ways Anthony Johnson has described his…
Smash him, destroy him and rip him apart are just a few of the ways Anthony Johnson has described his plans for Vitor Belfort in their UFC 142 co-main event Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. But Belfort remains unbothered and mostly unwilling to respond.
I don’t care about talking, Belfort said. He must be really nervous. He’s got to find a way to promote himself and, I don’t know, try not to be nervous.
Belfort, one of Brazil’s most popular athletes, will also return to the country shortly after UFC 142 to coach opposite Wanderlei Silva on the first international season of The Ultimate Fighter.
It’s all awesome, Belfort said. All of these opportunities are amazing. It’s like one-in-a-million.
side from a first round knockout loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 126, Belfort hasn’t lost since 2006. He’s notched six victories. Five of them have come via first round knockout.
What motivates me is not knocking out people, Belfort said. What motivates me is to accomplish things for my country and my principles.
I’m trying to live a day at a time and enjoy, Belfort said. I’m enjoying every moment. That’s the secret of life — just being happy.