Vanessa Porto wants to get her feet wet in Bellator. Make no mistake about it, though: She’s in there to collect gold.
One of the most experienced women in the MMA today, the 36-year-old Brazilian racked up four straight victories in Invicta FC, becoming the flyweight champion in the process before joining the Bellator roster in 2020.
Porto admits “it was a surprise” when Scott Coker’s company reached out with an offer, especially considering Invicta FC’s tight relationship with the UFC, but is “thankful for the opportunity of being part of this promotion.