Anthony Johnson vs Vitor Belfort
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
23-6-0Record26-14-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'0"
78''Reach74,0"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamKill Cliff FC
What's at stake
Anthony Johnson is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Vitor Belfort carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+8→ 1840
If they lose-16→ 1816
If they win+16→ 1734
If they lose-8→ 1710
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1738 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1754 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Anthony JohnsonVitor Belfort
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Anthony Johnson69%
Vitor Belfort 31%Elo baseline: 66%
The Combat Edge model makes Anthony Johnson a 69% favorite over Vitor Belfort in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).
Anthony Johnson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1832 to 1718, a 114-point edge.
Anthony Johnson finishes 74% of wins inside the distance, Vitor Belfort 81%.
Anthony Johnson carries a 4-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.