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Vitor Belfort

Nickname The Phenom Birthdate 4/1/1977
Height / Weight 6'0" - 185 Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UFC 142 results: Vitor Belfort submits Anthony Johnson by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:49 of round 1

Vitor Belfort is one of the biggest stars of the early UFC. Belfort won the UFC light-heavyweight championship from Randy Couture in 2004. Belfort amazed fans when he debuted in 1996 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the hardest, fastest punchers in the sport. He has fought all over the world for such major promotions as PRIDE, UFC and Strikeforce.

Last Fight

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

Feb 5, 2011 10:00 PM EST
Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort

Signal to Noise: UFC on FX 8's best and worst

There was much to love about UFC on FX 8 on Saturday evening, but there was plenty to dislike as well. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.

Blackzilians owner opens up on Belfort's work ethic, future plans and coaching changes

Blackzilians team owner, Glenn Robinson discusses Vitor Belfort's work ethic, TRT, future plans and the coaching changes he's made in this exclusive interview.

Michael Bisping says 'Cut the bullsh*t,' because Chris Weidman 'definitely has a shot' against Anderson Silva

Michael Bisping says Chris Weidman has a chance to beat Anderson Silva at UFC 162 in July and the proof comes from "The Spider's" past performances against Chael Sonnen, where he was "dominated, mounted and out-grappled."

Why the testosterone debate should provoke broader questions about MMA following UFC on FX 8

The discourse over testosterone, and steroids in MMA has chosen Vitor Belfort as its pariah, but the debate should be about more than pointing the finger at 'The Phenom'.

Vitor Belfort wanted MMA reporter beaten for asking him TRT questions at UFC on FX 8 presser in Brazil

Vitor Belfort, fresh off his win over Luke Rockhold, asked to have reporter John Morgan from MMA Junkie "beat" for asking him about TRT at the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference last Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.

Monday Morning Hangover: Luke Rockhold fails to back up his trash talk against Vitor Belfort in Brazil

Luke Rockhold -- among all of last Saturday night's losers in Brazil -- is likely suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his battle against Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8, which took place on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina.

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold event wrap up from Brazil

Wrapping up the UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place on Sat., May 18, 2013, at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, featuring Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold and much, much more.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC Quick Quote: TRT had ‘nothing to do' with Vitor Belfort's knockout of Luke Rockhold

UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold says testosterone-replacement-therapy (TRT) had absolutely nothing to do with his knockout loss to Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday night (May 18, 2013).

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

Take a look back at the UFC on FX 8 main event bout between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. Belfort won by knockout in spectacular fashion.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 8 main card winners?

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" edition, featuring main card winners Belfort, Souza, dos Anjos and Natal. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

UFC on FX 8 results: Fights to make for the top fighters

UFC on FX 8 shook up a couple of division a bit I guess, so who should these guys fight next?

UFC on FX 8 results: Luke Rockhold hoping for quick UFC return after debut loss to Vitor Belfort

Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold wants to get back in the cage as soon as possible following a first-round knockout loss to Vitor Belfort in his UFC debut Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in the UFC on FX 8 main event.

UFC On FX 8 results: Is TRT unfairly changing fan perception of Vitor Belfort?

In the few months since Belfort's exemption for synthetic testosterone was reported, the former champ has faced a lot of criticism for his recent success. However, Vitor's always been very talented and that didn't change because of TRT

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8

Vitor Belfort should have earned a middleweight title shot based on his first-round knockout win over former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, while another Strikeforce alum, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, added his name to the top contender list Saturday.

'Jacare' Souza heard Chris Camozzi's neck 'snapping', but isn't ready for Vitor Belfort just yet

Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza had about as impressive a UFC debut as a fighter can ask for and while he wants to face the best middleweights out there, he isn't sure he's ready to fight Vitor Belfort just yet.

Vitor Belfort's TRT use clouds his UFC on FX 8 win in controversy

UFC Middleweight Vitor Belfort beat Luke Rockhold in dramatic fashion last night at UFC on FX 8 in Brazil. Unfortunately for Vitor, people would rather talk about his TRT use than his fighting.

UFC Quick Quote: Vitor Belfort is a 'T-Rex surviving in a new jungle'

UFC on FX 8 main event winner Vitor Belfort compares his ability to compete at the top level of the sport at 36 years of age to a "T-Rex surviving in a new jungle."

UFC on FX 8 results recap: Who is next for Vitor Belfort?

Vitor Belfort was victorious once against in his home country of Brazil by defeating Luke Rockhold the main event of UFC on FX 8 on Saturday (May 18, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what's next for "The Phenom"?
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