Vitor Belfort “The Phenom”
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight Class | Middleweight |
Vitor Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Belfort is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He won the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Championship on December 22, 2007. He also has fought in PRIDE and Affliction. He currently trains out of Xtreme Couture and is now fighting in the middleweight division.
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 26-14-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 21 years, 7 months, 1 day |
| Rounds Fought | 56.4 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.9 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 6 months, 14 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 3 weeks, 1 day |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 17 | 4 | 5 | |
| Losses | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Finish Rate | 80.8% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 64.3% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 19.2% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 35.7% |
| Win by KO Rate | 65.4% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 50.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 15.4% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 14.3% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Current Streak
1 Loss
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 00:12 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 00:12 |
| Fastest SUB | 01:18 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 04:57 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 2.2 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 10:57 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 05/12/2018 | L (26-13-0) | Lyoto Machida (23-7-0) | MW (184.0 vs. 186.0) | KO (Kick) UFC 224: NUNES vs. PENNINGTON | 2 | 01:00 | |
| | 06/03/2017 | W (25-13-0) | Nate Marquardt (35-17-2) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC 212: ALDO vs. HOLLOWAY | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 03/11/2017 | NC (25-13-0) | Kelvin Gastelum (13-2-0) | (185.0 vs. 192.0) | No Contest UFC FIGHT NIGHT: BELFORT vs. GASTELUM | 1 | 03:52 | |
| | 10/08/2016 | L (25-12-0) | Gegard Mousasi (39-6-2) | MW (186.0 vs. 185.0) | TKO/RSC UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson | 2 | 02:43 | |
| | 05/14/2016 | L (25-11-0) | Jacare Souza (22-4-0) | (185.0 vs. 186.0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC 198: Werdum VS Miocic | 1 | 04:38 | |
| | 11/07/2015 | W (24-11-0) | Dan Henderson (31-13-0) | (185.0 vs. 186.0) | KO (Strike) UFC Fight Night 77: Henderson vs Belfort | 1 | 02:07 | |
| | 05/23/2015 | L (24-10-0) | Chris Weidman (12-0-0) | MW (184.0 vs. 185.0) | TKO/RSC UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier | 1 | 02:53 |  |
| | 11/09/2013 | W (23-10-0) | Dan Henderson (29-10-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 205.0) | KO UFC FS1 #6 | 1 | 01:17 | |
| | 05/18/2013 | W (22-10-0) | Luke Rockhold (10-1-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.0) | KO UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold | 1 | 02:32 | |
| | 01/19/2013 | W (21-10-0) | Michael Bisping (23-4-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.0) | KO UFC on FX: Bisping vs. Belfort | 2 | 01:37 | |
| | 09/22/2012 | L (21-9-0) | Jon Jones (16-1-0) | LHW (204.2 vs. 204.6) | Submission (Keylock) UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort | 4 | 00:54 | |
| | 01/14/2012 | W (20-9-0) | Anthony Johnson (10-3-0) | MW (186.0 vs. 197.0*) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes | 1 | 04:49 | |
| | 08/06/2011 | W (19-9-0) | Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-4-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.4) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz | 1 | 04:48 | |
| | 02/05/2011 | L (19-8-0) | Anderson Silva (29-4-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.0) | TKO/RSC UFC 126: Belfort vs. Silva | 1 | 03:25 | |
| | 09/19/2009 | W (18-8-0) | Rich Franklin (26-4-0) | LHW (196.0 vs. 195.0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort | 1 | 03:02 | |
| | 01/24/2009 | W (17-8-0) | Matt Lindland (21-5-0) | MW (184.0 vs. 186.0) | KO (Strike) Affliction 2: Day of Reckoning | 1 | 00:37 | |
| | 07/19/2008 | W (16-8-0) | Terry Martin (17-4-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 185.5) | KO (Strike) Affliction: Banned | 2 | 03:12 | |
| NSF | 09/22/2007 | W (15-8-0) | James Zikic (15-4-2) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Cage Rage (England) 23: Unbelievable | 3 | 00:00 | ||
| NSF | 04/21/2007 | W (14-8-0) | Ivan Serati (5-0-0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) Cage Rage (England) 21: Judgment Day | 1 | 03:47 | ||
| | 10/21/2006 | L (14-7-0) | Dan Henderson (20-5-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 196.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Pride 32: The Real Deal | 3 | 05:00 | |
| NSF | 07/01/2006 | W (13-7-0) | Yoshiki Takahashi (28-19-3) | KO Pride: Critical Countdown Absolute 2006 | 1 | 00:36 | ||
| | 06/09/2006 | L (13-6-0) | Alistair Overeem (23-7-0) | HW (209.0 vs. 210.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Strikeforce 2: Revenge | 5 | 05:00 | |
| NSF | 12/03/2005 | W (12-6-0) | Antony Rea (10-4-0) | KO Cage Rage (England) 14 | 2 | 01:13 | ||
| NSF | 04/23/2005 | L (12-5-0) | Alistair Overeem (19-5-0) | Submission (Guillotine Choke) Pride: Total Elimination 2005 | 1 | 09:36 | ||
| | 02/05/2005 | L (12-4-0) | Tito Ortiz (11-4-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 204.5) | Decision (Split Decision) UFC 51: Super Saturday | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 08/21/2004 | L (12-3-0) | Randy Couture (12-6-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 204.0) | TKO/RSC (Doctor Stoppage from a Cut) UFC 49: Unfinished Business | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 01/31/2004 | W (11-3-0) | Randy Couture (12-5-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 204.0) | TKO/RSC (Doctor Stoppage from a Cut) UFC 46: Super Natural | 1 | 00:49 | |
| | 06/06/2003 | W (10-3-0) | Marvin Eastman (5-2-0) | LHW (203.0 vs. 203.0) | TKO/RSC UFC 43: Meltdown | 1 | 01:10 | |
| | 06/22/2002 | L (10-2-0) | Chuck Liddell (10-1-0) | LHW (205.0 vs. 204.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets | 3 | 05:00 | |
| NSF | 05/27/2001 | W (9-2-0) | Heath Herring (19-5-0) | Decision Pride 14: Clash of the Titans | 3 | 05:00 | ||
| NSF | 03/25/2001 | W (8-2-0) | Bobby Southworth (3-1-0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Pride 13: Collision Course | 1 | 04:09 | ||
| NSF | 08/27/2000 | W (7-2-0) | Daijiro Matsui (1-4-2) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Pride 10: Return of the Warriors | 2 | 10:00 | ||
| NSF | 06/04/2000 | W (6-2-0) | Gilbert Yvel (21-4-0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Pride 9: New Blood | 2 | 10:00 | ||
| NSF | 04/29/1999 | L (6-1-0) | Kazushi Sakuraba (3-1-1) | Decision Pride 5 | 2 | 10:00 | ||
| NSF | 10/16/1998 | W (5-1-0) | Wanderlei Silva (5-1-0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC: Ultimate Brazil | 1 | 00:44 | ||
| NSF | 12/21/1997 | W (4-1-0) | Joe Charles (5-8-0) | Submission (Arm Bar) UFC: Ultimate Japan 1 | 1 | 04:04 | ||
| NSF | 10/17/1997 | L (4-0-0) | Randy Couture (2-0-0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes) UFC 15: Collision Course | 1 | 08:17 | ||
| NSF | 05/30/1997 | W (3-0-0) | Tank Abbott (6-4-0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Punches) UFC 13: The Ultimate Force | 1 | 00:53 | ||
| NSF | 02/07/1997 | W (1-0-0) | Scott Ferrozzo (3-1-0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Punches) UFC 12: Judgement Day | 1 | 00:52 | ||
| NSF | 02/07/1997 | W (1-0-0) | Tra Telligman (3-0-0) | Submission (Verbal Submission from Strikes) UFC 12: Judgement Day | 1 | 01:18 | ||
| NSF | 10/11/1996 | W (0-0-0) | John Hess (1-0-0) | KO (Punches) Superbrawl 2 | 1 | 00:12 |
| * Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |