Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson

Co-Main Event | Catchweight · 197 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 14, 2012
W
Belfort defeats Johnson
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 4:49 Round 1 of 3
"The Phenom"
vs.
Submission 4:49 R1
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Fighter Comparison

20-9-0

Climbed to 21-9
Pro
Record
10-3-0

Fell to 10-4
-135
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+110
(Near Even)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
34
+9 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 27
+10 mos, 1 week, 1 day
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
197.0 lbs
(89.4 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Independent Gym Kill Cliff FC

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Johnson
35%
Belfort
65%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 142

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes
  • Date: Saturday 01.14.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: HSBC Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 197 lbs (89.4 kg) (re-scheduled from 185.0)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Belfort Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Johnson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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