Best fights of Vítor Belfort
Over 22 years as a professional, Vítor Belfort has compiled a 26-14 (21) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vítor Belfort KOs Randy Couture in their 2nd fight in 49 seconds
On January 31, 2004 Vítor Belfort fought Randy Couture for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Belfort was 26 years old with a record of 11-3, and Couture was 40 with a record of 12-5. Belfort was coming off a win and Couture was on a 2-fight winning streak. Belfort stopped Randy Couture via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Vítor Belfort KOs Dan Henderson in their 2nd fight
On November 9, 2013 Vítor Belfort faced Dan Henderson in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Belfort was 36 years old with a record of 23-10, and Henderson was 43 with a record of 29-10. Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Henderson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Belfort stopped Dan Henderson via KO in the 1st round.
3. Vítor Belfort KOs Dan Henderson in their 3rd fight
On November 7, 2015 Vítor Belfort faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout. It was their third meeting. Belfort was 38 years old with a record of 24-11, and Henderson was 45 with a record of 31-13. Belfort was coming off a loss, while Henderson was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Dan Henderson via KO in the 1st round.
4. Vítor Belfort KOs Rich Franklin
On September 19, 2009 Vítor Belfort faced Rich Franklin in a light heavyweight bout. Belfort was 32 years old with a record of 18-8, and Franklin was 34 with a record of 27-4. Belfort was on a 4-fight winning streak and Franklin was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Rich Franklin via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Vítor Belfort KOs Michael Bisping
On January 19, 2013 Vítor Belfort faced Michael Bisping in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 35 years old with a record of 21-10, and Bisping was 33 with a record of 23-4. Belfort was coming off a loss, while Bisping was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Michael Bisping via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Vítor Belfort KOs Matt Lindland in 37 seconds
On January 24, 2009 Vítor Belfort faced Matt Lindland in a heavyweight bout. Belfort was 31 years old with a record of 17-8, and Lindland was 38 with a record of 21-5. Belfort was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lindland was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Matt Lindland via KO in the 1st round.
7. Vítor Belfort defeats Nate Marquardt
On June 3, 2017 Vítor Belfort faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 40 years old with a record of 25-13, and Marquardt was 38 with a record of 35-17-2. Marquardt was coming off a loss. Belfort won via unanimous decision.
8. Vítor Belfort submits Anthony Johnson
On January 14, 2012 Vítor Belfort faced Anthony Johnson in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 34 years old with a record of 20-9, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 10-3. Belfort was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Belfort submitted Anthony Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Vítor Belfort defeats Gilbert Yvel
On June 4, 2000 Vítor Belfort faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Belfort was 23 years old with a record of 6-2, and Yvel was 23 with a record of 22-4. Belfort was coming off a loss, while Yvel was on a 2-fight winning streak. Belfort won via unanimous decision.
10. Vítor Belfort KOs Terry Martin
On July 19, 2008 Vítor Belfort faced Terry Martin in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 31 years old with a record of 16-8, and Martin was 27 with a record of 17-5. Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak and Martin was coming off a win. Belfort stopped Terry Martin via KO in the 2nd round.