completed seven passes and threw for a touchdown in this past weekend’s Spring game.
Davi Belfort is the son of an MMA champion and world-wide model. Saturday, he took the next step in his football career, starting as quarterback in the Virginia Tech Spring Game.
The redshirt freshman did not see any action last year after dealing with an injury. He came to the school with lots of high numbers. Saturday, the box score showed he was six of 11 with a touchdown.
Belfort reclassified from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024 and enrolled at Miami Gulliver Prep where he completed 66 percent of his passes, accounting for 2,358 yards of offense and 16 total touchdowns.
He received over two dozen college offers including the University of Alabama. But he chose Virginia Tech, where he said it felt like family.
That last word is important in his path to Blacksburg. He was born in Brazil and spent his childhood in Las Vegas and Miami, all due to his father’s MMA career.
Victor Belfort is a former UFC Lightweight champion of the world, even facing boxer Evander Holyfield in an exhibition match.
His father is a Brazilian professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist who competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight divisions. He is the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Champion, as well as a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Champion. Known for his explosive knockout power, Belfort is tied for fifth for the most finishes in UFC history with 14. Belfort also competed for MMA promotions Pride FC, Strikeforce, and Affliction.
The elder Belfort was a UFC tournament champion who fought for the middleweight title on two occasions and is viewed as one of the best knockout artists of his era due to his blinding hand speed.
His mother, Joana Prado, is a Brazilian model that has appeared on numerous sports shows. She now runs the many family businesses including her husband’s career.
Another connection to Virginia Tech was the fact Davi is a close friend is current receiver Tucker Holloway.
Belfort will also be making history when he suits up for the Hokies because he will be the first Brazilian athlete to compete in a Power Five program.
