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Countdown to UFC 187: Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort
UFC 187 Free Fight: Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson
UFC 187: Jon Jones-Anthony Johnson, Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Among Confirmed Bouts
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 won’t be short on star power, as the promotion has announced that the May 23rd card will feature two, championship fights, as well as several other high profile bouts.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champion… Read More
UFC’s Vitor Belfort Explains Position on Turning Down Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White reported this weekend that Vitor Belfort has turned down an interim title fight with Lyoto Machida, and now the middleweight contender has explained why.
Belfort was scheduled to fight champion Chris Weidman at… Read More
Dana White Says Vitor Belfort Passed on Interim Title Fight With Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
The UFC is looking to book another opponent for Vitor Belfort, now that Chris Weidman can’t compete on February 28th, after withdrawing due to a rib injury. Well, according to Dana White, the middleweight contender has passed… Read More
Jose Aldo-Conor McGregor Booked For July, Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Reportedly Postponed
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC has announced that Jose Aldo will battle Conor McGregor on July 11th, a report has surfaced saying that Chris Weidman will no longer fight Vitor Belfort on February 28th.
On Friday… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Passes Random Drug Test in Advance of UFC 184
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has cleared another hurdle, in advance of his middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman at UFC 184, as the challenger has reportedly passed a random drug test he recently took.
Earlier this month it was… Read More
Report: UFC’s Vitor Belfort Issued Random Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was confirmed that Vitor Belfort will battle Chris Weidman in Los Angeles next February, instead of Las Vegas, the middleweight has reportedly been submitted a random drug test by the Nevada Commission.
When… Read More
UFC 184 to Feature Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort as Well as Ronda Rousey-Cat Zingano
By FCF Staff
Recently Vitor Belfort relayed that he will fight middleweight champ Chris Weidman at UFC 184, and now the promotion has confirmed that the fight will take place at the February 28th card. In addition, the organization has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Confirms Title Fight With Chris Weidman Targeted For Los Angeles
By FCF Staff
Not long after news surfaced that the UFC has contacted the California State Athletic Commission about having Chris Weidman fight Vitor Belfort in their jurisdiction, the latter has confirmed that the fight is being targeted for Los… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Likely to Take Place in Los Angeles
By FCF Staf
Although the Nevada State Athletic Commission informed Vitor Belfort that his next fight must take place within its jurisdiction, it looks as though the middleweight will challenge champion Chris Weidman in California.
Belfort and Weidman were originally… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman Promising to “Embarrass” Vitor Belfort in Upcoming Fight
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman isn’t typically known for making bold or aggressive statements, but the UFC middleweight champ isn’t holding back in terms of his next opponent, Vitor Belfort.
Weidman and Belfort were scheduled to fight at UFC 181… Read More
UFC 181: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Postponed, Johny Hendricks-Robbie Lawler New Headliner
By FCF Staff
The headliner for UFC 181 has undergone a significant change, as the promotion has announced that Vitor Belfort will no longer fight middleweight champ Chris Weidman at the December 6th event.
As a result, a bout between… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Thinks Chris Weidman Can Battle KO Artist Vitor Belfort “Anywhere”
By FCF Staff
Due to Vitor Belfort’s feared striking skills, some observers believe Chris Weidman will have to take the challenger to the mat at UFC 181, but Lyoto Machida evidently isn’t one of them.
Weidman and Belfort are set… Read More
Vitor Belfort Awarded License by Nevada, Bout With Chris Weidman Targeted for UFC 181
By FCF Staff
After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone… Read More
UFC 175: Chris Weidman Says Bout With Vitor Belfort “Sounds Good”, But Planning Break
By FCF Staff
Now that Chris Weidman has defeated Lyoto Machida, the UFC middleweight champ appears to have his sites set on who he was initially supposed to fight next, Vitor Belfort.
After his victory at UFC 175 Saturday night,… Read More
Vitor Belfort Releases Statement Admitting to Elevated Testosterone Levels in Random NSAC Test
By FCF Staff
There’s been widespread speculation as to whether Vitor Belfort passed a random drug test he was required to take by the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this year, and now the fighter has provided an answer.
Belfort… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort-Chael Sonnen to Take Place at 185
By FCF Staff
Earlier this week Chael Sonnen relayed on “UFC Tonight” that his planned bout with Vitor Belfort will take place at light-heavyweight. According to new comments from UFC President Dana White, however, the July 5th fight will be… Read More
Vitor Belfort Clarifies Training Plans With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
After Jon Jones relayed in Brazil recently that he and Vitor Belfort have plans to train together, the latter has clarified the possible arrangement on Twitter. The news comes when it was announced on Wednesday, that the… Read More