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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UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

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

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Wanderlei Silva video blog for UFC 147 fight against Vitor Belfort (Episode 3)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2012 10:15 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva's latest video blog for UFC 147 fight against Vitor Belfort featuring UFC Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum and UFC Welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger.

UFC 147 Now Official For Belo Horizonte On June 23rd

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

UFC 147: Belfort Vs. Silva is now official for Belo Horizonte, Brazil on June 23rd according to the organization.

World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Notes: Renzo Gracie Hints at Return; 'Babalu' Sobral Is Back

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 13, 2012 2:15 PM EDT

World Jiu-JItsu Expo Notes: Will Renzo Gracie fight again? Plus, Babalu Sobral has returned.

UFC 147: Belfort vs. Silva 2 Set for Brazil's 'Mineirinho' Arena

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2012 3:52 PM EDT

UFC 147: Belfort vs. Silva 2 is set Brazil's Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond, aka "Mineirinho," in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

UFC 147: 'Belfort vs Silva 2' official for Mineirinho arena on June 23 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to the "Mineirinho" arena (formally known as the Felipe Drummond Stadium) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil for UFC 147: "Belfort vs. Silva II" on June 23, 2012.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz Puts a Stamp on the FOX Violence We've All Been Waiting For

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Nate Diaz puts a stamp on the FOX violence we've all been waiting for on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC on FOX 3 results: Alan Belcher becomes a title contender with win over Rousimar Palhares

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

With his big stoppage victory over Rousimar Palhares last night (Sat., May 5, 2012) at UFC on FOX 3, Alan Belcher became a middleweight title contender.

UFC On Fox 3 Results: Match Making In The Aftermath

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2012 2:30 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow's Kid Nate makes his picks for matches to make following UFC on Fox 3.

UFC on Fox 3 results recap: Alan Belcher vs Rousimar Palhares fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at last night's UFC on FOX 3 main card bout between middleweights Alan Belcher and Rousimar Palhares. How was Belcher able to escape the deadly clutches of Palhares? Find out inside.

UFC 147 poster for 'Belfort vs Silva' on June 23 in Brazil

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Check out the new poster for the reworked UFC 147 event that takes place on June 23, 2012, which now features Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva in the main event of the evening.

Dana White will watch Mayweather vs. Cotto after UFC on FOX 3 ... and so should you

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

UFC President says that when boxing has a big fight the same night as the UFC has an event it does not affect their numbers. In fact, White believes they both benefit form hosting events simultaneously.

UFC 148 Video: Chael Sonnen Says Anderson Silva Lives in Beverly Hills Mansion, Not Brazil

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight challenger Chael Sonnen talks Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva and Rampage Jackson in this video interview.

Bloody Elbow News Roundup - 5/1

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2012 10:01 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow is here to make sure you didn't miss any MMA news today. We've got UCC 146 UFC Primetime news, Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, title shots, and more.