Vitor Belfort - Revision history

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	~~==Career Review==~~

	'''Vitor Belfort''' was a standout in Jujitsu in his native country of Brazil in South America. As a teenager, Belfort studied under the legendary Carlson Gracie, uncle of Royce and Rickson Gracie. According to video's from Brazil, Belfort compiled a 20-0 jujistsu record as an amateur and a 0-1 record in free-style wrestling. When the Ultimate Fighting Championships took off in the United States, Carlson Gracie decided to move to the United States and begin Belfort on a professional Mixed Martial Arts career.		'''Vitor Belfort''' was a standout in Jujitsu in his native country of Brazil in South America. As a teenager, Belfort studied under the legendary Carlson Gracie, uncle of Royce and Rickson Gracie. According to video's from Brazil, Belfort compiled a 20-0 jujistsu record as an amateur and a 0-1 record in free-style wrestling. When the Ultimate Fighting Championships took off in the United States, Carlson Gracie decided to move to the United States and begin Belfort on a professional Mixed Martial Arts career.
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	On April 12, 2006, Belfort made his long awaited professional boxing debut by knocking out [[Josemario Neves]] in 1 round. However, it seems that Belfort's heart is still with Mixed Martial Arts, and since that victory, Belfort has fought three more MMA matches; dropping decisions to Alister Overeem and Dan Henderson.		On April 12, 2006, Belfort made his long awaited professional boxing debut by knocking out [[Josemario Neves]] in 1 round. However, it seems that Belfort's heart is still with Mixed Martial Arts, and since that victory, Belfort has fought three more MMA matches; dropping decisions to Alister Overeem and Dan Henderson.

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	At the age of 19, in his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called "Superbrawl in Hawaii," Belfort destroyed 6 feet 9 inch. John(The Giant With An Attitude) Hess in 20 seconds. Belfort was introduced in this fight as Vitor Gracie, but decided on competing under his real name after that.		At the age of 19, in his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called "Superbrawl in Hawaii," Belfort destroyed 6 feet 9 inch. John(The Giant With An Attitude) Hess in 20 seconds. Belfort was introduced in this fight as Vitor Gracie, but decided on competing under his real name after that.

	Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname "The Phenom." ~~He beat two fighters in~~ his ~~debut event in the UFC~~. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics.		Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname "The Phenom." In his first tournament, Belfort scored quick first round stoppages over Tra Telligman and Scott (The Pit-Bull) Ferrozzo. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics. These victories established Belfort as the hottest prospect in Mixed Martial arts.

	In 1997 Belfort fought against American Greco-Roman wrestler Randy Couture. Belfort was beaten by TKO 8:16 into the match, his boxing skills negated by Couture's clinch and pound tactics.		In 1997 Belfort fought against American Greco-Roman wrestler Randy Couture. Belfort was beaten by TKO 8:16 into the match, his boxing skills negated by Couture's clinch and pound tactics.

	After his defeat, he fought twice more in the UFC. His first fight was against a training partner of his: Joe Charles whom he defeated quickly via Armbar, without throwing a single punch. Due to the lack of punches and the fact that Charles was a training partner of Belfort, speculation arose that the matched was either a 'work', (the outcome having been arranged beforehand), or that both fighters had made a gentlemen's agreement to not strike and only participate in what was effectively a BJJ sparring match..		After his defeat, he fought twice more in the UFC. His first fight was against a training partner of his: Joe Charles whom he defeated quickly via Armbar, without throwing a single punch. Due to the lack of punches and the fact that Charles was a training partner of Belfort, speculation arose that the matched was either a 'work', (the outcome having been arranged beforehand), or that both fighters had made a gentlemen's agreement to not strike and only participate in what was effectively a BJJ sparring match.

	A year later, Belfort faced rising Brazilian star Wanderlei Silva in the UFC. Catching Silva early with a jab, he chased him across the ring with punches and pinned Silva against the fence, TKO-ing the Brazilian in 44 seconds.		A year later, Belfort faced rising Brazilian star Wanderlei Silva in the UFC. Catching Silva early with a jab, he chased him across the ring with punches and pinned Silva against the fence, TKO-ing the Brazilian in 44 seconds.
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	He fought four more times in Pride against Gilbert Yvel, Daijiro Matsui, Bobby Southworth and Heath Herring. For these matches Belfort utilised his stand up striking skills less and instead controlled the fights and won by ground and pound tactics. With the exception of his fight with Bobby Southworth: where he won via Rear Naked Choke in the first round, all his wins were by decision in Pride.		He fought four more times in Pride against Gilbert Yvel, Daijiro Matsui, Bobby Southworth and Heath Herring. For these matches Belfort utilised his stand up striking skills less and instead controlled the fights and won by ground and pound tactics. With the exception of his fight with Bobby Southworth: where he won via Rear Naked Choke in the first round, all his wins were by decision in Pride.

			Belfort even tried his hand at the Abu Dhabi Submission Championships in which strikes are not allowed. Belfort met with mixed results; winning three and dropping decisions to Mark Robinson and Ricardo Arona.

	Returning to the UFC, Belfort fought Chuck Liddell, (Loss via decision), then Marvin Eastman, (Win via TKO), opening a severe cut on Eastman's eyebrow with a knee strike.		Returning to the UFC, Belfort fought Chuck Liddell, (Loss via decision), then Marvin Eastman, (Win via TKO), opening a severe cut on Eastman's eyebrow with a knee strike.
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	Belfort fought Antony Rea on December 3rd and defeated him via KO at Cage Rage 14 in 2nd round.		Belfort fought Antony Rea on December 3rd and defeated him via KO at Cage Rage 14 in 2nd round.

			On April 12, 2006, Belfort made his long awaited professional boxing debut by knocking out [[Josemario Neves]] in 1 round. However, it seems that Belfort's heart is still with Mixed Martial Arts, and since that victory, Belfort has fought three more MMA matches; dropping decisions to Alister Overeem and Dan Henderson.

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	At the ~~age~~ of ~~19 years old~~, ~~Vitor came~~ to the United States to ~~compete in fighting~~. In his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called "Superbrawl in Hawaii," ~~his opponent was~~ John Hess~~, whom the young Brazilian defeated~~ in 20 seconds ~~by KO~~.		==Career Review==

			'''Vitor Belfort''' was a standout in Jujitsu in his native country of Brazil in South America. As a teenager, Belfort studied under the legendary Carlson Gracie, uncle of Royce and Rickson Gracie. According to video's from Brazil, Belfort compiled a 20-0 jujistsu record as an amateur and a 0-1 record in free-style wrestling. When the Ultimate Fighting Championships took off in the United States, Carlson Gracie decided to move to the United States and begin Belfort on a professional Mixed Martial Arts career.

			Since Belfort was already highly skilled in submissions, Gracie enrolled the help of former professional boxer [[Al Stankie]] to work on Belfort's striking abilities. In less then a year, Gracie felt that Belfort was ready to make his professional debut.

			At the age of 19, in his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called "Superbrawl in Hawaii," Belfort destroyed 6 feet 9 inch. John(The Giant With An Attitude) Hess in 20 seconds. Belfort was introduced in this fight as Vitor Gracie, but decided on competing under his real name after that.

	Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname "The Phenom." He beat two fighters in his debut event in the UFC. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics.		Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname "The Phenom." He beat two fighters in his debut event in the UFC. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics.

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	~~Byrthdate: April 1, 1978~~		<br clear=all>

	~~Nickname: The Phenom~~

	~~Height: 6 ft (183 cm)~~

	~~Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)~~

	~~Birthplace: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil~~

	~~Hometown: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil~~




	At the age of 19 years old, Vitor came to the US to compete. In his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called Superbrawl in Hawaii, his opponent was John Hess, whom the young Brazilian defeated in 20 seconds by KO.		At the age of 19 years old, Vitor came to the United States to compete in fighting. In his first sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts match in an event called "Superbrawl in Hawaii," his opponent was John Hess, whom the young Brazilian defeated in 20 seconds by KO.

	Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname The Phenom. He beat two fighters in his debut event in the UFC. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics.		Soon after, he moved on to compete in the UFC. Around this time he was given the nickname "The Phenom." He beat two fighters in his debut event in the UFC. Later he TKO-ed Tank Abbott in a non-tournament fight, knocking Tank down and using ground and pound tactics.

	In 1997 Belfort fought against American Greco-Roman ~~Wrestler~~ Randy Couture. Belfort was beaten by TKO 8:16 into the match, his boxing skills negated by Couture's clinch and pound tactics.		In 1997 Belfort fought against American Greco-Roman wrestler Randy Couture. Belfort was beaten by TKO 8:16 into the match, his boxing skills negated by Couture's clinch and pound tactics.

	After his defeat, he fought twice more in the UFC. His first fight was against a training partner of his: Joe Charles whom he defeated quickly via Armbar, without throwing a single punch. Due to the lack of punches and the fact that Charles was a training partner of Belfort, speculation arose that the matched was either a 'work', (the outcome having been arranged beforehand), or that both fighters had made a gentlemen's agreement to not strike and only participate in what was effectively a BJJ sparring match..		After his defeat, he fought twice more in the UFC. His first fight was against a training partner of his: Joe Charles whom he defeated quickly via Armbar, without throwing a single punch. Due to the lack of punches and the fact that Charles was a training partner of Belfort, speculation arose that the matched was either a 'work', (the outcome having been arranged beforehand), or that both fighters had made a gentlemen's agreement to not strike and only participate in what was effectively a BJJ sparring match..