Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort is a 45 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 26-14-0 pro MMA record. Belfort is scheduled to fight Hasim Rahman Jr at MF & DAZN X Series 3 on Saturday November 19, 2022 in a bout.
Vitor Belfort has 26 wins with a 81% finish rate, including 18 by knockout, 3 by submission, 5 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 26-13-0 | Lyoto Machida |
KO/TKO
R2 1:00
|
UFC 224 | 2018-05-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-13-0 | Nate Marquardt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 212 | 2017-06-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| No Contest | 25-13-0 | Kelvin Gastelum |
KO/TKO
R1 3:52
|
UFC Fight Night 106 | 2017-03-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-12-0 | Gegard Mousasi |
KO/TKO
R2 2:43
|
UFC 204 | 2016-10-08 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-11-0 | Ronaldo Souza |
KO/TKO
R1 4:38
|
UFC 198 | 2016-05-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-11-0 | Dan Henderson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:07
|
UFC Fight Night 77 | 2015-11-07 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 24-10-0 | Chris Weidman |
KO/TKO
R1 2:53
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-10-0 | Dan Henderson |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
UFC Fight Night 32 | 2013-11-09 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-10-0 | Luke Rockhold |
KO/TKO
R1 2:32
|
UFC on FX 8 | 2013-05-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-10-0 | Michael Bisping |
KO/TKO
R2 1:27
|
UFC on FX 7 | 2013-01-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-9-0 | Jon Jones |
SUB
R4 0:54
|
UFC 152 | 2012-09-22 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-9-0 | Anthony Johnson |
SUB
R1 4:49
|
UFC 142 | 2012-01-14 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-9-0 | Yoshihiro Akiyama |
KO/TKO
R1 1:52
|
UFC 133 | 2011-08-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-8-0 | Anderson Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 3:25
|
UFC 126 | 2011-02-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-8-0 | Rich Franklin |
KO/TKO
R1 3:02
|
UFC 103 | 2009-09-19 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-8-0 | Matt Lindland |
KO/TKO
R1 0:37
|
Affliction 2 | 2009-01-24 | Middleweight | AE |
| Win | 16-8-0 | Terry Martin |
KO/TKO
R2 3:12
|
Affliction 1 | 2008-07-19 | Middleweight | AE |
| Win | 15-8-0 | James Zikic |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-09-22 | CR | |
| Win | 14-8-0 | Ivan Serati |
KO/TKO
R1 3:47
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-21 | CR | |
| Loss | 14-7-0 | Dan Henderson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Pride 32 | 2006-10-21 | Light Heavyweight | PFC |
| Win | 13-7-0 | Kazuo Takahashi |
KO/TKO
R1 0:36
|
Pride Critical Countdown Absolute | 2006-07-01 | Middleweight | PFC |
| Loss | 13-6-0 | Alistair Overeem |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2006-06-09 | Heavyweight | SF |
| Win | 12-6-0 | Antony Rea |
KO/TKO
R2 1:30
|
Regional circuit | 2005-12-03 | Light Heavyweight | CR |
| Loss | 12-5-0 | Alistair Overeem |
SUB
R1 9:36
|
Pride Total Elimination 2005 | 2005-04-23 | Middleweight | PFC |
| Loss | 12-4-0 | Tito Ortiz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 51 | 2005-02-05 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-3-0 | Randy Couture |
KO/TKO
R3 5:00
|
UFC 49 | 2004-08-21 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-3-0 | Randy Couture |
KO/TKO
R1 0:49
|
UFC 46 | 2004-01-31 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-3-0 | Marvin Eastman |
KO/TKO
R1 1:07
|
UFC 43 | 2003-06-06 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-2-0 | Chuck Liddell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 37.5 | 2002-06-22 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Heath Herring |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Pride 14 | 2001-05-27 | Heavyweight | PFC |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Bobby Southworth |
SUB
R1 4:09
|
Pride 13 | 2001-03-25 | Heavyweight | PFC |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Daijiro Matsui |
DEC
R2 10:00
|
Pride 10 | 2000-08-27 | Heavyweight | PFC |
| Win | 6-2-0 | Gilbert Yvel |
DEC
R2 10:00
|
Pride 9 | 2000-06-04 | Heavyweight | PFC |
| Loss | 6-1-0 | Kazushi Sakuraba |
DEC
R2 10:00
|
Pride 5 | 1999-04-29 | Heavyweight | PFC |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Wanderlei Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
UFC 17.5 | 1998-10-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Joe Charles |
SUB
R1 4:03
|
UFC 15.5 | 1997-12-21 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 4-0-0 | Randy Couture |
KO/TKO
R1 8:16
|
UFC 15 | 1997-10-17 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | David Abbott |
KO/TKO
R1 0:52
|
UFC 13 | 1997-05-30 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Scott Ferrozzo |
KO/TKO
R1 0:43
|
UFC 12 | 1997-02-07 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Tra Telligman |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
UFC 12 | 1997-02-07 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jon Hess |
KO/TKO
R1 0:12
|
Superbrawl 2 | 1996-10-11 | Heavyweight | IS |
Belfort made his professional debut against Jon Hess on October 11, 1996, fighting on the main event of Superbrawl 2: Belfort vs. Hess.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jon Hess who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Vitor Belfort beat Jon Hess by KO/TKO at 0:12 of Round 1.
Belfort made his debut in the UFC against Tra Telligman on February 7, 1997, fighting on the main card of UFC 12: Judgement Day having compiled a 1-0-0 professional MMA record.
Vitor Belfort beat Tra Telligman by KO/TKO at 1:17 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Belfort has gone on to fight a total of 26 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-10-0 with 1 no contest.
Belfort won the Tournament Championship defeating Scott Ferrozzo on February 7, 1997 at UFC 12: Judgement Day.
This was Belfort's 1st UFC championship fight.
Vitor Belfort beat Scott Ferrozzo by KO/TKO at 0:43 of Round 1.
Belfort won the UFC Middleweight Championship defeating Wanderlei Silva on October 16, 1998 at UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil.
This was Belfort's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Vitor Belfort beat Wanderlei Silva by KO/TKO at 0:44 of Round 1.
After his UFC stint, Belfort took his next fight at PFC on April 29, 1999, fighting against Kazushi Sakuraba on the main card of Pride 5.
Vitor Belfort lost to Kazushi Sakuraba by Decision at 10:00 of Round 2.
After 5 fights outside of the promotion, Belfort returned to the UFC on June 22, 2002, fighting against Chuck Liddell on the main event of UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 10-2-0
Vitor Belfort lost to Chuck Liddell by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Belfort won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Randy Couture on January 31, 2004 at UFC 46: Supernatural.
This was Belfort's 3rd UFC championship fight.
Vitor Belfort beat Randy Couture by KO/TKO at 0:49 of Round 1.
Belfort lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title to Randy Couture on August 21, 2004 at UFC 49: Unfinished Business.
The loss meant that Belfort had made no successful defences of the UFC light heavyweight title.
Vitor Belfort lost to Randy Couture by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 3.
After 9 fights outside of the promotion, Belfort returned to the UFC on September 19, 2009, fighting against Rich Franklin on the main event of UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 18-8-0
Vitor Belfort beat Rich Franklin by KO/TKO at 3:02 of Round 1.
Belfort lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Anderson Silva on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort.
Vitor Belfort lost to Anderson Silva by KO/TKO at 3:25 of Round 1.
Belfort lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort.
Vitor Belfort lost to Jon Jones by Submission at 0:54 of Round 4.
Belfort lost his 2nd middleweight title challenge, losing to Chris Weidman on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier.
Vitor Belfort lost to Chris Weidman by KO/TKO at 2:53 of Round 1.
Belfort's last win came against Nate Marquardt at UFC 212 on Saturday June 3, 2017. Vitor Belfort beat Nate Marquardt by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Belfort is scheduled to fight Hasim Rahman Jr at MF & DAZN X Series 3 on Saturday November 19, 2022.
Belfort's last loss came against Lyoto Machida at UFC 224 on Saturday May 12, 2018. Vitor Belfort lost to Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO at 1:00 of Round 2.
Belfort has fought 26 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-10-0 with 1 no contest.
Belfort has knocked out 18 opponents.
Belfort has submitted 3 opponents.
Belfort has been knocked out 7 times.
Belfort has been submitted 2 times.
