Vitor Vianna

Vítor Vianna (born November 2, 1979) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and submission grappler.

Background Vítor Vianna grew up in Espírito Santo, Brazil. He began his martial arts training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 15 at the Alliance BJJ Academy in São Paulo, Brazil under Fabio Gurgel. He was also trained by Daniel Gracie for one year in Rio de Janeiro. He is a 2nd degree black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros, and Eduardo Jamelao. After becoming two-time world champion, Vitor decided to transition to MMA in 2004. After 12 professional fights, his first 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. Vitor is a member of Wanderlei Silva's the Wand Fight Team.

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 via TKO in the first round at Bellator 54. He faced Alexander Shlemenko 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. When he is not training, Vitor enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brian Rogers KO (flying knee) Bellator 61

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season 6 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal Loss

Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous) Bellator 57

Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Final Win

Bryan Baker TKO (punches) Bellator 54

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal Win

Sam Alvey Decision (split) Bellator 50

Hollywood, Florida, United States Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal Win

Aaron Brink TKO (punches) Millennium Events: MMA Xplosion

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

B.J. Lacy Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gatta Tjaad TKO (punches) Beast of the East

Zutphen, Netherlands Loss

Thiago Silva TKO (arm injury) Fury FC 2: Final Combat

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Danilo Pereira Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 2: Final Combat

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Francis Carmont Decision (unanimous) Kam Lung: Only the Strongest Survive 5

Zutphen, Netherlands Win

Joao Assis TKO (punches) Fury FC 1: Warlords Unleashed

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Michael Knaap Submission (flying armbar) Beast of the East

Zutphen, Netherlands Draw

Moise Rimbon Draw Future Battle

Netherlands Win

António Conceição KO (spinning wheel kick) Hurricane

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Murilo Assuncao Submission (rear-naked choke) Storm Samurai 7

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Genivaldo Barbosa Submission (rear naked choke) Shooto Brazil: Never Shake

São Paulo, Brazil Submission grappling record (incomplete)

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