Chris Weidman vs. Vitor Belfort

Co-Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout May 23, 2015
"All American"
vs.
KO/TKO 2:53 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Phenom"

Fighter Comparison

12-0-0

Climbed to 13-0
Pro
Record
24-10-0

Fell to 24-11
-400
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+325
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Baldwin
New York
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
30
+11 mos, 6 days
Age at Fight 38
+1 month, 3 wks, 1 day
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
6'2"
(187cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
78.0"
(198cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Serra Jiu-Jitsu Gym Blackzilians Performance Institute

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Belfort
15%
Weidman
85%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 187

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
  • Date: Saturday 05.23.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Weidman Disclosed Pay: $550,000
  • Belfort Disclosed Pay: $300,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Weidman
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