Vitor Belfort Fight News

Morning Report: Chris Weidman nearly signed with Bellator before last-second contract controversy

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Back in 2010, Chris Weidman was apparently hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.

Gegard Mousasi leaning heavily towards middleweight, wants Vitor Belfort or other top contender

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 5:07 PM EDT

Gegard Mousasi is currently rehabbing his injured knee, but when he returns, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion may very well be fighting in a brand new division. And he already has an opponent in mind.

Vitor Belfort apologizes for actions at UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

After asking someone to beat up a reporter quizzing him about his TRT use at the UFC on FX 8 press conference, Vitor Belfort took to twitter to ask for forgiveness.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

Vitor Belfort asks for forgiveness following 'immature' request to have reporter beaten over repeated TRT questions

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 9:46 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort asks for forgiveness after calling for a reporter to be beaten over TRT questions at last weekend's UFC on FX 8 press conference at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil. "The Phenom" said it was "immature" and the "wrong call."

Morning Report: Jon Jones eyeing two more fights in 2013; Tara LaRosa accuses MMA manager of crooked practices

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones eyes two more fights in 2013, WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa accuses manager Brett Atchley of foul play, Bryan Caraway responds to recent allegations, plus the latest promo from NickTheFace.

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

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

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

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 1:12 PM EDT

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

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 11:19 AM EDT

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

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

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

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

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

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:18 AM EDT

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

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

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

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

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

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

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

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

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'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

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?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

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

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

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

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

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.

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

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