Vitor Belfort

“The Phenom”

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24-14-0

Career record (W-L-D)

Physical stats

Height6' 0" (183 cm)

Weight185 lbs. (84 kg)

Reach74" (188 cm)

StanceSouthpaw

BornApr 01, 1977

Age49

DivisionMiddleweight

Striking & grappling

SLpM1.59

Str. Acc46%

SApM2.83

Str. Def50%

TD Avg1.02

TD Acc60%

TD Def-

Sub Avg0.6

Recent form

L W NC L L

Last 5 fights, most recent first

Career timeline

39 fights, oldest to newest — ■ win ■ loss ■ draw/no contest. Hover for details.

Career breakdown

Based on recorded UFC bouts — early regional fights may not be included.

Wins by method

16 KO/TKO wins · 3 sub wins · 5 decision wins

Losses by method

7 KO/TKO losses · 2 sub losses · 5 decision losses

Finish rate79%

Times finished64%

StreakL1

Best streak5

Avg fight7:05

Octagon time4h 36m

Opp win%64%

ActiveFeb. 07, 1997 – May. 12, 2018 (22y)

Bonus awards

Performance of the Night3

Knockout of the Night4

Total bonuses7

Post-fight bonuses from UFC event records.

Career story

Vitor Belfort "The Phenom" is a 26-14-0 knockout artist (1 NC). 79% finish rate.

Vitor debuted Feb. 07, 1997 vs Scott Ferrozzo (win). Longest win streak: 5. 22 years active (Feb. 07, 1997–May. 12, 2018).

Best wins: Gilbert Yvel (U-DEC R2, Jun. 04, 2000); Wanderlei Silva (KO/TKO Punches R1, Oct. 16, 1998); Rich Franklin (KO/TKO Punch R1, Sep. 19, 2009).

Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort fought 39 times from UFC 12 in February 1997 to UFC 224 in May 2018, going 24-14-0. Nineteen of his 24 wins came inside the distance, 16 by KO/TKO. The 6'0" southpaw, born April 1, 1977, holds wins over Dan Henderson (twice), Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping, and Nate Marquardt.

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Fight history

Date	Event	Result	Method	R	Time	KD	Str	TD	Sub
May. 12, 2018	UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington	L Lyoto Machida	KO/TKO Kick	2	1:00	0 1	2 11	0 0	0 0
Jun. 03, 2017	UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway	W Nate Marquardt	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	37 57	0 1	0 0
Mar. 11, 2017	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum	NC Kelvin Gastelum	Overturned Punch	1	3:52	0 2	10 26	0 0	0 0
Oct. 08, 2016	UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson	L Gegard Mousasi	KO/TKO Punches	2	2:43	0 0	8 57	0 1	0 0
May. 14, 2016	UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic	L Jacare Souza	KO/TKO Punches	1	4:38	0 0	4 39	0 1	0 0
Nov. 07, 2015	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3	W Dan Henderson	KO/TKO Kick	1	2:07	1 0	6 3	0 0	0 0
May. 23, 2015	UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier	L Chris Weidman	KO/TKO Punches	1	2:53	0 0	18 46	0 1	0 0
Nov. 09, 2013	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2	W Dan Henderson	KO/TKO Kick	1	1:17	2 0	12 1	0 0	0 0
May. 18, 2013	UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold	W Luke Rockhold	KO/TKO Kick	1	2:32	1 0	9 6	0 0	0 0
Jan. 19, 2013	UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping	W Michael Bisping	KO/TKO Kick	2	1:27	1 0	18 14	0 0	0 0
Sep. 22, 2012	UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort	L Jon Jones	SUB Keylock	4	0:54	0 1	16 65	0 1	1 1
Jan. 14, 2012	UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes	W Anthony Johnson	SUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:49	0 0	14 4	0 2	1 0
Aug. 06, 2011	UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2	W Yoshihiro Akiyama	KO/TKO Punches	1	1:52	2 0	12 1	0 0	0 0
Feb. 05, 2011	UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort	L Anderson Silva	KO/TKO Kick	1	3:25	0 1	6 6	0 0	0 0
Sep. 19, 2009	UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort	W Rich Franklin	KO/TKO Punch	1	3:02	0 0	9 4	0 0	0 0
Jan. 24, 2009	Affliction - Day of Reckoning	W Matt Lindland	KO/TKO Punch	1	0:37	1 0	6 1	0 0	0 0
Jul. 19, 2008	Affliction - Banned	W Terry Martin	KO/TKO Punch	2	3:12	1 0	21 5	0 1	0 0
Sep. 22, 2007	Cage Rage 23: Unbelievable	W James Zikic	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	18 15	3 1	0 0
Apr. 21, 2007	Cage Rage 21: Judgement Day	W Ivan Serati	KO/TKO Punches	1	3:47	0 0	17 2	1 0	0 0
Oct. 21, 2006	PRIDE 32: The Real Deal	L Dan Henderson	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	10 39	1 5	1 1
Jul. 01, 2006	PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute	W Yoshiki Takahashi	KO/TKO Punch	1	0:36	1 0	2 4	0 0	0 0
Jun. 09, 2006	Strikeforce - Revenge	L Alistair Overeem	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	21 35	1 1	0 0
Apr. 23, 2005	PRIDE Total Elimination 2005	L Alistair Overeem	SUB Guillotine Choke	1	9:36	0 0	11 26	1 2	1 1
Feb. 05, 2005	UFC 51: Super Saturday	L Tito Ortiz	S-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	19 27	0 4	1 0
Aug. 21, 2004	UFC 49: Unfinished Business	L Randy Couture	KO/TKO	3	5:00	0 0	3 50	0 2	2 0
Jan. 31, 2004	UFC 46: Supernatural	W Randy Couture	KO/TKO	1	0:49	0 0	1 1	0 0	0 0
Jun. 06, 2003	UFC 43: Meltdown	W Marvin Eastman	KO/TKO Knees	1	1:07	1 0	9 1	0 0	0 0
Jun. 22, 2002	UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets	L Chuck Liddell	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 1	20 43	3 0	0 0
May. 27, 2001	PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans	W Heath Herring	U-DEC	3	5:00	0 0	8 33	3 3	1 1
Mar. 25, 2001	PRIDE 13: Collision Course	W Bobby Southworth	SUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:09	0 0	4 1	2 0	1 0
Aug. 27, 2000	PRIDE 10: Return of the Warriors	W Daijiro Matsui	Decision	2	10:00	0 0	47 0	1 0	0 0
Jun. 04, 2000	PRIDE 9: New Blood	W Gilbert Yvel	U-DEC	2	10:00	0 0	18 2	4 0	0 0
Apr. 29, 1999	PRIDE 5	L Kazushi Sakuraba	U-DEC	2	10:00	0 0	9 53	1 1	0 0
Oct. 16, 1998	UFC - Ultimate Brazil	W Wanderlei Silva	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:44	1 0	7 1	0 0	0 0
Dec. 21, 1997	UFC - Ultimate Japan	W Joe Charles	SUB Armbar	1	4:03	0 0	0 1	2 0	3 0
Oct. 17, 1997	UFC 15: Collision Course	L Randy Couture	KO/TKO Punches	1	8:16	0 0	6 34	0 1	0 1
May. 30, 1997	UFC 13: The Ultimate Force	W David Abbott	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:52	0 0	15 2	1 0	0 0
Feb. 07, 1997	UFC 12: Judgement Day	W Scott Ferrozzo	KO/TKO Punches	1	0:43	1 0	9 0	0 0	0 0
Feb. 07, 1997	UFC 12: Judgement Day	W Tra Telligman	KO/TKO Elbows	1	1:17	1 0	17 1	0 0	0 0

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