Vitor Belfort’s hopes of recapturing UFC gold were dashed this past Saturday night, when Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva knocked him out with a well-timed front kick to the face just over three-minutes into the open round. And while Belfort credits Silva’s training, he also suspects a bit of luck assisted in “The Spider’s” victory.
On February 5th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort will face the toughest challenge of his career, fighting Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Title. Belfort’s position as the #1 contender for the UFC Middleweight title surely raises a lot of questions, and yet, the fight against Anderson Silva is expected to be one of the most exciting fights in the history of the UFC Middleweight division. Let’s start with some interesting statistics. Vitor
“I was at his house and met his family. I met his daughter and wife, who is pregnant. It’s always nice to be in touch with people like him. Mike Tyson is a big idol, and he crossed the boundaries of sport,” Belfort said. “He was a great inspiration to many athletes and in my career since I was a child. We have much in common and had fame too soon. We always have good conversations.” “I told him that he’s used badly, because he has great views of fighting. He
“You know, I was missing something. But then I found out I needed a rival. I never trained as hard as the time I fought (Ricardo) Arona. But now, I want (Vitor) Belfort, and I’m already trained for you. I’m gonna get you, you’ll see!” – Wanderlei Silva’s TwitterYou’ll call me a geek, but I’ll say on this one “This cold war just got hot,” quoting one of my favorite lines from Lost in Space movie. Vitor Belfort will face Anderson Silva at the main event of UFC 126, which will take place on February 5th,
In a recent interview with Tatame magazine Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort, adressed the recent comments Wanderlei Silva made about him. and also could history be made by the Phenom at UFC 126, I give u guys the Lowdown on Vitor and some UFC History, Enjoy!
There as been reports that a “undisclosed” injury had put Vitor Belfort out of UFC 122, putting Nate Marquart to take his place. Aside from nate being his replacement, none of that is true. Vitor is perfect healthly and is more then likely set to face Anderson Silva at the UFC 125 on January 1st.
The news of Vitor’s healthy condition and match up with Anderson Silva
UFC fighter Vitor Belfort (19-8) saw his chance to fight for another UFC title taken away due to a shoulder injury, now he just has to sit and wait for the next opportunity while someone else gets their chance.
At this moment Chael Sonnen is that man, he’ll be facing middleweight champ Anderson Silva in August and Belfort can’t pick a favorite to win.
“Each fight is different; I can’t say how it is going to be… For sure Sonnen will be a great challenge, and I’m pretty
In an unpublished article Anderson speaks about his future bout with Vitor Belfort. At the time of the interview the fight was still set for UFC 112 but has since been canceled.
A profile of UFC, Pride and Cage Rage veteran Vitor Belfort. Belfort was the UFC light-heavyweight champ and UFC 12 tournament champ.
(8:03 am: Vitor learns about World of Warcraft. 12:16 pm: Vitor calls in sick to training, orders a pizza. 5:37 pm: Vitor suddenly…
