Lyoto Machida vs Vitor Belfort

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Key Stats

Lyoto MachidavsVitor Belfort
24
Fights
26
16
Wins
15
8
Losses
10
0
No Contests
1
8
Finishes
14
2
Title Wins
1
5
Title Fights
5
44:41
Control Time
7:57

Striking Stats

Lyoto MachidavsVitor Belfort
716
Sig. Strikes Landed
270
51.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
46.7%
29.8
Sig. Str / Fight
10.8
14
Knockdowns
10
360
Head Strikes
214
196
Body Strikes
34
160
Leg Strikes
22

Grappling Stats

Lyoto MachidavsVitor Belfort
14
Takedowns Landed
6
63.6%
Takedown Acc.
75.0%
0.6
TD / Fight
0.2
8
Sub. Attempts
8
2
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

MachidavsBelfort
48 yrs
Age
49 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 0"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
74"
Reach
74"
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
1,099
ELO Rating
1,034
1,279
Peak ELO
1,202
66.7%
Win Rate
57.7%
50.0%
Finish Rate
93.3%
179
Days / Fight
215

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

MachidavsBelfort
Retired
Status
Retired
2
Win Streak
0
8
Best Streak
3
LLLWW
Last 5 (old → new)
LLDWL

Win Methods

MachidavsBelfort
7 (43.8%)
KO/TKO
12 (80.0%)
1 (6.3%)
Submission
2 (13.3%)
8 (50.0%)
Decision
1 (6.7%)

Head-to-Head Record

Lyoto Machida1
–
Vitor Belfort0
W
UFC 224: Nunes vs. PenningtonKO/TKO - R2
May 12, 2018

Common Opponents (7)

MachidavsBelfort
L1L
Luke Rockhold
W1W
L1L
Chris Weidman
L1L
W1W
Gegard Mousasi
L1L
W1W
Dan Henderson
W2W
L1L
Jon Jones
L1L
W1W
Randy Couture
1W-2L
W1W
Tito Ortiz
L1L
Who Wins?
Lyoto Machida ProfileVitor Belfort Profile

Lyoto Machida vs Vitor Belfort: Matchup Breakdown

Lyoto Machida is 16-8 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Vitor Belfort is 15-10 (1 NC) at Middleweight, winning 57.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Lyoto Machida leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington on May 12, 2018, won by Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO in round 2.

Lyoto Machida holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,099 to 1,034. Career peaks are 1,279 for Lyoto Machida and 1,202 for Vitor Belfort. Lyoto Machida has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 16 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Vitor Belfort has 12 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 93.3% of the time.

Lyoto Machida stands 6' 1" with a reach of 74" and fights southpaw. Vitor Belfort is 6' 0" with a reach of 74", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Lyoto Machida is 48, Vitor Belfort is 49.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Lyoto Machida has landed 716 significant strikes at 51.7% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 44:41 of control time. Vitor Belfort has landed 270 at 46.7% with 6 takedowns and 7:57 of control.

Lyoto Machida has 5 title fights (2 won) against 5 (1 won) for Vitor Belfort. They share 7 common opponents: Luke Rockhold, Chris Weidman, Gegard Mousasi, Dan Henderson, Jon Jones, Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz.

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Have Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort fought before?

Yes. Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort have fought once in the UFC. Lyoto Machida won by KO/TKO at UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington on May 12, 2018.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Lyoto Machida or Vitor Belfort?

Lyoto Machida has more UFC wins: 16 to 15. Lyoto Machida's UFC record is 16-8; Vitor Belfort's is 15-10 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Lyoto Machida 7, Vitor Belfort 12. Submission wins: Lyoto Machida 1, Vitor Belfort 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Lyoto Machida or Vitor Belfort?

Lyoto Machida is taller at 6'1", to Vitor Belfort's 6'0" (1 inch). Both have a 74-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.