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MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Vitor Belfort

Vitor Belfort

26-14
Age
46
Height
6'0"
Weight
184 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
07:21
Gym
Blackzilians - Boca Raton, FL
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 13R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WDWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight History

WIN
DH
vs Dan Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
NC
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Gastelum·R1 3:52
WIN
DH
vs Dan Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:17
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R2 1:00
WIN
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 2:43
LOSS
JS
vs Jacare Souza
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 4:38
LOSS
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23
KO/TKOPunches to From Mount·R1 2:53
WIN
LR
vs Luke Rockhold
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· 2013-05-18
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 2:32
WIN
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:27
LOSS
JJ
vs Jon Jones
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
SubmissionKeylock From Side Control·R4 0:54
WIN
AJ
vs Anthony Johnson
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:49
WIN
YA
vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:52
LOSS
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R1 3:25
WIN
RF
vs Rich Franklin
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 3:02
LOSS
TO
vs Tito Ortiz
UFC 51: Super Saturday· 2005-02-05
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RC
vs Randy Couture
UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R3 5:00
WIN
RC
vs Randy Couture
UFC 46: Supernatural· 2004-01-31
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R1 0:49
WIN
ME
vs Marvin Eastman
UFC 43: Meltdown· 2003-06-06
KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R1 1:07
LOSS
CL
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets· 2002-06-22
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Joe Charles
UFC - Ultimate Japan· 1997-12-21
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 4:03
LOSS
RC
vs Randy Couture
UFC 15: Collision Course· 1997-10-17
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 8:16
WIN
DA
vs David Abbott
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force· 1997-05-30
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:52
WIN
SF
vs Scott Ferrozzo
UFC 12: Judgement Day· 1997-02-07
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:43
WIN
TT
vs Tra Telligman
UFC 12: Judgement Day· 1997-02-07
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes·R1 1:17
WIN
WS
vs Wanderlei Silva
UFC - Ultimate Brazil
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:44
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.6/min
Grappling
1.02 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Vitor adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
12
86% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
14% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#1
3
25% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#2
3
25% of KOs
Facial Cut
#3
1
8% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
#4
1
8% of KOs
Knees to Head In Clinch
#5
1
8% of KOs
Punch to Head On Ground
#6
1
8% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#7
1
8% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes
#8
1
8% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#2
1
50% of subs
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
#1
1
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
  • 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Mount and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
  • 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 10 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
  • 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.
💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (60%) and Strike Def% (51%).
⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (19/100). Opponents exploit this.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (135% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc44%
Clinch
66% acc24%
Ground
69% acc32%
Striking Differential-1.24/min
1.59 landed/min2.83 absorbed/min
1.59
Landed/Min
2.83
Absorbed/Min
0.75
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed351
Sig. Strikes Attempted756

Key Insights

Vitor is active on the ground (38%).

Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.

Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).

Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 69% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
12%
Landed
3
Defended
22
Total
25
1.02
TD / 15min
0.61
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
8
Attempted
75%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
63%
R2
25%
R3
13%

Key Insights

High TD accuracy (60%).

Clinch TD specialist: 75% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
287
0.90
Ratio
Absorbed
318
Chin Rating
Good
KD Exchange
11/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
10.8
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.9
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
135%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.90x) - absorbs more than deals.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (10.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 135% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 26 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:22
R3 Control
0:01
R1 to Final
-21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+10.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-12.3pp
Body
+2.1pp
Leg
+10.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-33.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
7.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
3.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
41%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2992
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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