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Vitor BelfortMW
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Vitor Belfort

"The Phenom"

BrazilBrazilAge 49Kill Cliff FCUFC
26
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
81%
Finish Rate
18
KO / TKO
3
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Vítor Vieira Belfort is a Brazilian-American 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.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy60%

1.59

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.83

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.02

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.61

avg

Submissions

0.75

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut Feb. 7, 1997Born Rio de Janeiro, BrazilTeam Blackzilians - Boca Raton, FL

How He Wins

KO / TKO18
Decision5
Submission3

Finish Rate

81%
21 of 26
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W
L

Mixed Martial Arts41 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilLyoto MachidaH2HKO (front kick)R2UFC 224May 12, 2018
WinUnited StatesNate MarquardtH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 212Jun 3, 2017
NCUnited StatesKelvin GastelumH2HNC (overturned)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017
LossNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 204Oct 8, 2016
LossBrazilRonaldo SouzaH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 198May 14, 2016
WinUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3Nov 7, 2015
LossUnited StatesChris WeidmanH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 187May 23, 2015
WinUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HKO (head kick)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013
WinUnited StatesLuke RockholdH2HKO (spinning heel kick and punches)R1UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013
WinEnglandMichael BispingH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R2UFC on FX: Belfort vs. BispingJan 19, 2013
LossUnited StatesJon JonesH2HSubmission (keylock)R4UFC 152Sep 22, 2012
WinUnited StatesAnthony JohnsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 142Jan 14, 2012
WinJapanYoshihiro AkiyamaH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 133Aug 6, 2011
LossBrazilAnderson SilvaH2HKO (front kick and punches)R1UFC 126Feb 5, 2011
WinUnited StatesRich FranklinH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 103Sep 19, 2009
WinUnited StatesMatt LindlandH2HKO (punches)R1Affliction: Day of ReckoningJan 24, 2009
WinUnited StatesTerry MartinH2HKO (punches)R2Affliction: BannedJul 19, 2008
WinEnglandJames ZikicH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Rage 23Sep 22, 2007
WinItalyIvan SeratiH2HTKO (punches)R1Cage Rage 21Apr 21, 2007
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PRIDE 32: The Real DealOct 21, 2006
WinJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HKO (punch)R1PRIDE: Critical Countdown AbsoluteJul 1, 2006
LossNetherlandsAlistair OvereemH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: RevengeJun 9, 2006
WinFranceAntony ReaH2HKO (punches)R2Cage Rage 14Dec 3, 2005
LossNetherlandsAlistair OvereemH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005Apr 23, 2005
LossUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 51Feb 5, 2005
LossUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3UFC 49Aug 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1UFC 46Jan 31, 2004
WinUnited StatesMarvin EastmanH2HTKO (knees and punches)R1UFC 43Jun 6, 2003
LossUnited StatesChuck LiddellH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 37.5Jun 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesHeath HerringH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PRIDE 14: Clash of the TitansMay 27, 2001
WinUnited StatesBobby SouthworthH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PRIDE 13: Collision CourseMar 25, 2001
WinJapanDaijiro MatsuiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE 10: Return of the WarriorsAug 27, 2000
WinNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE 9: New BloodJun 4, 2000
LossJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE 5Apr 29, 1999
WinBrazilWanderlei SilvaH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC BrazilOct 16, 1998
WinUnited StatesJoe CharlesH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC JapanDec 21, 1997
LossUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 15Oct 17, 1997
WinTank AbbottTKO (punches)R1UFC 13May 30, 1997
WinUnited StatesScott FerrozzoH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 12Feb 7, 1997
WinUnited StatesJon HessH2HKO (punches)R1SuperBrawl 2Oct 11, 1996
WinUnited StatesTra TelligmanH2HTKO (cut)UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.