Vítor Belfort losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Vítor Belfort has compiled a 26-14 (21) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. He has 14 losses against twelve different opponents, four of them in title fights.
14. Vítor Belfort loses to Lyoto Machida via KO
On May 12, 2018 Vítor Belfort faced Lyoto Machida in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 41 years old with a record of 26-13, and Machida was 39 with a record of 23-8. Both Belfort and Machida were coming off a win. Machida stopped Belfort via KO in the 2nd round.
13. Vítor Belfort loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On October 8, 2016 Vítor Belfort faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 39 years old with a record of 25-12, and Mousasi was 31 with a record of 39-6-2. Belfort was coming off a loss, while Mousasi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped Belfort via TKO in the 2nd round.
12. Vítor Belfort loses to Ronaldo Souza via KO
On May 14, 2016 Vítor Belfort faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 39 years old with a record of 25-11, and Souza was 36 with a record of 22-4. Belfort was coming off a win, while Souza was coming off a loss. Souza stopped Belfort via TKO in the 1st round.
11. Vítor Belfort loses to Chris Weidman via KO
On May 23, 2015 Vítor Belfort fought Chris Weidman for the UFC middleweight title. Belfort was 38 years old with a record of 24-10, and Weidman was 30 with a record of 12-0. Belfort was on a 3-fight winning streak and Weidman was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Weidman stopped Belfort via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Vítor Belfort loses to Jon Jones via KO
On September 22, 2012 Vítor Belfort fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Belfort was 35 years old with a record of 21-9, and Jones was 25 with a record of 16-1. Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jones submitted Belfort via keylock in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Vítor Belfort loses to Anderson Silva via KO
On February 5, 2011 Vítor Belfort fought Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight title. Belfort was 33 years old with a record of 19-8, and Silva was 35 with a record of 29-4. Belfort was on a 5-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 13-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Belfort via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Vítor Belfort loses to Dan Henderson via unanimous decision
On October 21, 2006 Vítor Belfort faced Dan Henderson in a light heavyweight bout. Belfort was 29 years old with a record of 14-7, and Henderson was 36 with a record of 20-5. Belfort was coming off a win, while Henderson was coming off a loss. Belfort lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Henderson.
7. Vítor Belfort loses to Alistair Overeem in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 9, 2006 Vítor Belfort faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Belfort was 29 years old with a record of 13-6, and Overeem was 26 with a record of 23-7. Belfort was coming off a win, while Overeem was coming off a loss. Belfort lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Overeem.
6. Vítor Belfort loses to Alistair Overeem via KO
On April 23, 2005 Vítor Belfort faced Alistair Overeem in a middleweight bout. Belfort was 28 years old with a record of 12-5, and Overeem was 24 with a record of 19-5. Belfort was on a 2-fight losing streak and Overeem was coming off a loss. Overeem submitted Belfort via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
5. Vítor Belfort loses to Tito Ortiz via split decision
On February 5, 2005 Vítor Belfort faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. Belfort was 27 years old with a record of 12-4, and Ortiz was 30 with a record of 11-4. Belfort was coming off a loss, while Ortiz was coming off a win. Belfort lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ortiz.
4. Vítor Belfort loses to Randy Couture in their 3rd fight via KO
On August 21, 2004 Vítor Belfort defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Randy Couture. It was their third meeting. Belfort was 27 years old with a record of 12-3, and Couture was 41 with a record of 12-6. Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Couture was coming off a loss. Couture stopped Belfort via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
3. Vítor Belfort loses to Chuck Liddell via unanimous decision
On June 22, 2002 Vítor Belfort faced Chuck Liddell in a light heavyweight bout. Belfort was 25 years old with a record of 10-2, and Liddell was 32 with a record of 10-1. Belfort was on a 4-fight winning streak and Liddell was on a 8-fight winning streak. Belfort lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Liddell.
2. Vítor Belfort loses to Kazushi Sakuraba via unanimous decision
On April 29, 1999 Vítor Belfort faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Belfort was 22 years old with a record of 6-1, and Sakuraba was 29 with a record of 3-1-1. Belfort was on a 2-fight winning streak. Belfort lost via unanimous decision.
1. Vítor Belfort loses to Randy Couture via KO
On October 17, 1997 Vítor Belfort faced Randy Couture in a heavyweight bout. Belfort was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Couture was 34 with a record of 2-0. Belfort was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Couture was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Couture stopped Belfort via TKO in the 1st round.