US EditionUFC Hall of Fame class of 2025: Legendary Brazilian champion Vitor Belfort to be inducted into Pioneer Wing
- The UFC announced that Brazilian fighter Vitor Belfort will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame's Pioneer Wing on June 26, 2025, in Las Vegas.
- Belfort began his MMA career in 1996 as a 19-year-old phenom and quickly won the 1997 UFC heavyweight tournament, marking his promotional debut at UFC 12.
- Over a 22-year career, Belfort fought 41 times, earned a 26-14 record with one no contest, held a light heavyweight title, and defeated notable opponents like Randy Couture and Wanderlei Silva.
- In 2013, Belfort achieved a highlight-reel streak with consecutive knockouts of Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson, while controversially using testosterone-replacement therapy .
- Belfort’s induction acknowledges his significant impact on MMA despite mixed fan reactions over TRT use, securing his legacy as a key figure from the sport's early era.
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Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort to be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images “The Phenom” is a Hall of Famer. During the UFC 315 broadcast last night (Sat., May 10, 2025), it was announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will be enshrined into the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing this coming June during International Fight Week. “Vitor Belfort was 19 years when he was signed by UFC and he quickly made a…
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