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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.

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Nate Quarry talks MMA Uncensored Live and the next stage of his career (MMAmania exclusive)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2012 8:01 PM EST

UFC veteran Nate Quarry speaks with MMAmania.com about the debut of his upcoming show MMA Uncensored Live and what he feels will help set it apart from everyone else.

UFC 144 fight card: Jake Shields vs Yoshihiro Akiyama preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 21, 2012 7:05 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 144 welterweight attraction between Jake Shields and Yoshihiro Akiyama. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 144 In-Depth Preview: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 21, 2012 10:00 AM EST

Wanderlei Silva Wants To Know If Vitor Belfort Knows He's Annoying

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 19, 2012 5:30 PM EST

Wanderlei Silva tweets a few jabs in the direction of Vitor Belfort.

Poll: UFC names the 12 hottest fights of 2012

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 5:39 PM EST

The UFC names its hottest fights of 2012. Who made the cut?

Twitter Mailbag: Debating the Condit-Diaz Controversy and More

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Feb 9, 2012 1:05 PM EST

Answering reader questions on the Nick Diaz-Carlos Condit fight and much more. From Strikeforce heavyweights to Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey, it's all here.

Matt Hamill Biopic 'The Hammer' Light On MMA, But Well Worth Seeing

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Feb 9, 2012 10:00 AM EST

The Matt Hamill biopic "The Hammer" is out on DVD and Bloody Elbow's Josh Nason recommends the movie, even if it's light on MMA.

Dana White Gives TUF Brazil & India Updates, Almost Kicked Stephan Bonnar Off Show

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Feb 7, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Dana White said Stephan Bonnar was almost kicked off the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, a move that would have changed the course of UFC history forever.

History in the Making: Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock ignite the UFC's first rivalry

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2012 12:00 AM EST

When you think of stars in the early days of the UFC, Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock come to mind. They faced off at the inaugural event and the rest was history.

Video of the new UFC intro that debuted on 'Diaz vs Condit'-led PPV

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST

Watch video of the new Hans Zimmer-scored UFC intro that debuted with "Diaz vs. Condit" on pay-per-view (PPV) on Feb. 4, 2012.

UFC 143 fight card: Previews, predictions and a complete guide to 'Diaz vs Condit'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2012 3:30 PM EST

A comprehensive guide with links to all the major storylines heading into tonight's (Sat., Feb. 4, 2012) UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ask a UFC fighter: Josh Koscheck answers Twitter questions from fans (Video)

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2012 2:30 PM EST

Watch a video of UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck answering questions from fans delivered by way of Twitter.

Gladiator Man no more: Hans Zimmer composes new UFC show open entitled 'Evolution'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 5:00 PM EST

The UFC will no longer open its pay-per-view shows with the traditional Gladiator Man who has been in use for so many years. So what will it be replaced by? Details inside.

UFC 143: Mike Pierce isn't a big fight for Josh Koscheck, eyes future showdowns with Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 2, 2012 10:03 PM EST

UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck feels that his upcoming opponent at UFC 143, Mike Pierce, isn't a big fight and he would possibly like to jump up in weight and challenge Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort.

UFC on FOX 2 results recap: What's next for Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen?

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 7:00 AM EST

MMAmania.com discusses what's next for the big winners from UFC on FOX 2 on Jan. 28, 2012 in Chicago, Ill., Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen.

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for January 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 27, 2012 2:31 PM EST

Check out the latest rankings for the UFC and MMA in all of the major weight classes for the month of Janurary 2012.

Dana White Willing To Reconsider Nate Marquardt, Not Ready To Reconsider Anthony Johnson

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 27, 2012 2:30 PM EST

UFC president Dana White says Anthony Johnson needs to get out and fight for another organization before he'll be reconsidered for the UFC. He's more open to the return of Nate Marquardt.

USA TODAY/MMA Nation January 2012 Consensus Rankings: Middleweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 27, 2012 1:19 PM EST

Vitor Belfort solidified his spot as a top 5 middleweight with his win over Anthony Johnson in the latter's middleweight debut.

Report: UFC 142 Sells 225,000 Pay-Per-Views

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 26, 2012 12:56 PM EST

Early reports indicate that UFC 142 sold 225,000 pay-per-view buys.

Dan Henderson Says He Never Turned Down 'Rumble' Fight, 'Steroids Might Be Killing Vitor's Neurons'

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jan 26, 2012 11:02 AM EST

Dan Henderson takes a shot at Vitor Belfort after Belfort suggests Hendo "ducked" Anthony Johnson.

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