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UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort: A Deeper Look
By Brian Lopez-Benchimol
While the flyweights were set to take center stage this weekend, it was Jon Jones who ultimately stole the top spot, thanks to an unfortunate chain of “he said, she said” just a few weeks ago.
Beaten… Read More
Vitor Belfort on UFC Bout With Jon Jones: “I Know I Can Win This Fight and Shock the World”
By FCF Staff
After enduring a break from UFC action, MMA fans will be able to catch two title fights at this Saturday’s UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario. At light-heavyweight, Jon Jones will look to defend his light-heavyweight belt… Read More
Jon Jones on UFC Matchup with Vitor Belfort: It’s “a Phenom Versus Another Phenom.”
By Tom Taylor
There was nothing but respect between UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and his upcoming opponent Vitor Belfort during UFC 152’s media conference call yesterday. Any fans who were salivating over the thought of the trash talk that… Read More
Vitor Belfort: Resurgence of “The Phenom”
By Jesse Heitz
Nearly a decade ago, the UFC’s light heavyweight division was ruled by four men, each of whom became legends within the sport. These men were: Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, Randy “The Natural” Couture, Tito “The Huntington Beach… Read More
Vitor Belfort Facing Jon Jones at UFC 152, Veteran Says “I Am So Happy”
By FCF Staff
The bizarre week is continuing for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as just one day after Dana White announced that Jon Jones would fight Lyoto Machida on September 22nd, instead of Dan Henderson next weekend, that bout is… Read More
Media Watch: Vitor Belfort Discusses UFC 153 Matchup with Alan Belcher
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweights Vitor Belfort and Alan Belcher will meet at UFC 153 in Rio in two months, as both fighters attempt to impress the UFC and try to earn a title shot.
Belcher has evolved into a… Read More
Vitor Belfort Fighting Alan Belcher at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
A day after Vitor Belfort took to Twitter to campaign for a fight with undefeated middleweight Chris Weidman, the UFC has announced that the accomplished vet will fight rising contender Alan Belcher, October 13th.
Belcher tweeted on… Read More
Vitor Belfort Calls Out Chris Weidman, Undefeated Fighter Says Sights Remain On Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of discussion regarding the UFC middleweight title picture recently, and today, former challenger Vitor Belfort inserted himself into the mix by calling out rising star Chris Weidman.
Speaking via his official… Read More
With Vitor Belfort Out, Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva II Confirmed For UFC 147
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva have been signed to a somewhat unexpected rematch, as a result of a broken hand that has forced Vitor Belfort out of his scheduled bout with Silva on June 23d. The UFC… Read More
Broken Hand Takes Vitor Belfort Out Of UFC 147
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White confirmed after UFC 146 Saturday that middleweight Vitor Belfort broke his hand while preparing for his upcoming, June 23rd bout with Wanderlei Silva, and has been pulled from the card.
According to a… Read More
Anthony Johnson Weighs 204.2 Pounds, Fight With Vitor Belfort A Go
By FCF Staff
After coming in at 197 pounds, 12 pounds over the 185 pound middleweight limit, during official UFC 142 weigh-ins yesterday, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (10-3) re-hydrated and tipped the scales at 204.2 pounds, just under the 205… Read More
Anthony Johnson 12 Pounds Over Middlweight Limit For UFC Fight With Vitor Belfort, Fight Will Go On As Planned
By FCF Staff
Shortly after UFC President Dana White announced during the broadcast of UFC weigh ins today that Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (10-3) would not be making weight for his scheduled middleweight bout tomorrow with Vitor Belfort (20-9), Johnson weighed… Read More
Vitor Belfort: “No One Can Stand Against Me When I’m In This Frame Of Mind”
By FCF Staff
Just four days before the UFC’s return to Brazil, all fighters on the card have arrived in Rio de Janeiro, ready for action.
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo will face Chad Mendes,… Read More
Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva to Coach “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil”
By FCF Staff
Two of Brazil’s more accomplished and high profile fighters will coach opposite one another in the upcoming, premiere season of “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil”, as the UFC has confirmed that Vitor Belfot and Wanderlei Silva will… Read More
“Rumble” Johnson Moving to Middleweight, Faces Vitor Belfort January 14th
By FCF Staff
Despite coming off back-to-back victories over noted welterweights Dan Hardy and more recently, Charlie Brenneman, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has reportedly elected to move up to middleweight and will fight Vitor Belfort January 14th. The bout will be… Read More
Vitor Belfort Injured, Wanderlei Silva to Fight Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Vitor Belfort would face former Strikeforce star Cung Le at the upcoming November 19th, UFC 139 card in San Jose, Belfort has been forced to withdraw from the event… Read More
Cung Le “Honored” to be Fighting Vitor Belfort, Understands Speculation Regarding Future of Strikeforce
By Kelsey Mowatt
Throughout the summer, Cung Le wasn’t shy about expressing the fact that he hoped to transfer from Strikeforce to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and compete at the promotion’s upcoming November 19th event in his hometown of… Read More
Cung Le Confirms UFC 139 Bout with Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
After the official website of Vitor Belfort reported that the middleweight will fight Cung Le, November 19th in San Jose, the Strikeforce vet has confirmed with FCF that the bout is a go.
The UFC has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Fighting Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
After weeks of campaigning to compete on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming November 19th card in his hometown of San Jose, Strikeforce middleweight Cung Le may be getting his wish. According to posts on the official… Read More