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UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort

Main eventTito Ortiz def. Vitor Belfortby Decision - Split · 9 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, February 5, 2005Start 4:00 PM EST
VenueMandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
Join the discussionPredictions & oddsOfficial UFC event
Fight resultsComplete9 of 9 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Tito Ortiz vs Vitor BelfortTito Ortiz def. Vitor Belfort by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  2. Andrei Arlovski vs Tim SylviaTim Sylvia def. Andrei Arlovski by Submission · Round 1 · 00:00:47
  3. Pete Sell vs Phil BaroniPhil Baroni def. Pete Sell by Submission · Round 1 · 00:04:19
  4. Paul Buentello vs Justin EilersJustin Eilers def. Paul Buentello by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:03:34
  5. Evan Tanner vs David TerrellDavid Terrell def. Evan Tanner by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:35Elo: Evan Tanner −21 to 1678 · David Terrell +42 to 1597
  6. Mike Kyle vs James IrvinMike Kyle def. James Irvin by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:55
  7. David Loiseau vs Gideon RayDavid Loiseau def. Gideon Ray by TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: David Loiseau +27 to 1632
  8. Nick Diaz vs Drew FickettNick Diaz def. Drew Fickett by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:40
  9. Karo Parisyan vs Chris LytleKaro Parisyan def. Chris Lytle by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Tito Ortiz
Elo1789Great
3Y trend1767 → 1789
2017-01-21: 17672018-11-24: 17842019-12-07: 1789
WinnerusTito OrtizThe Huntington Beach Bad Boy21-12-1Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserbrVitor BelfortThe Phenom26-14-0Vitor Belfort
Elo1718Good
3Y trend1732 → 1718
2015-05-23: 17322015-11-07: 17482016-05-15: 17352016-10-09: 17242017-06-03: 17352018-05-13: 1718
Andrei Arlovski
Elo1646Solid
3Y trend1685 → 1646
2021-10-16: 16852022-02-12: 16922022-04-30: 17002022-10-29: 16832023-06-04: 16662024-01-14: 16552024-06-29: 1646
LoserbyAndrei ArlovskiThe Pit Bull34-24-0Heavyweight Interim TitleVSFight details →WinnerusTim SylviaThe Maine-iac31-10-0Tim Sylvia
Elo1714Good
3Y trend1777 → 1714
2010-12-11: 17772011-01-28: 17542011-08-20: 17582011-11-05: 17632012-06-16: 17672012-12-31: 17472013-05-31: 17282013-10-26: 1714
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Paul Buentello
Elo1643Solid
3Y trend1652 → 1643
2013-08-23: 16522014-03-21: 16362015-10-03: 16492016-05-24: 16562016-07-15: 1643
LoserusPaul BuentelloThe Headhunter35-17-0HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnerusJustin Eilers19-7-1Justin Eilers
Elo1666Good
3Y trend1581 → 1666
2006-02-04: 15812006-05-20: 15972006-06-15: 16162006-07-15: 16222006-09-16: 16312006-10-12: 16492006-11-17: 16582007-02-03: 16672007-03-09: 16502007-04-08: 16582007-10-13: 16672008-04-26: 16792008-07-26: 1666
Evan Tanner
Elo1652Good
3Y trend1647 → 1652
2005-10-03: 16472006-04-15: 16582008-03-01: 16462008-06-21: 1652
LoserusEvan Tanner32-8-0Middleweight TitleVSFight details →WinnerDavid TerrellThe Soul Assassin6-2-0David Terrell
Elo1634Solid
3Y trend1552 → 1634
2003-12-21: 15522004-03-29: 15732004-08-21: 15552005-02-05: 15972006-04-15: 1634

Prelims

Mike Kyle
Elo1555Solid
3Y trend1611 → 1555
2017-01-13: 16112017-07-29: 16012017-11-02: 16162018-08-30: 16012018-10-05: 15852019-07-27: 15742019-10-05: 1555
WinnerusMike KyleMAK23-19-1HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserusJames IrvinThe Sandman17-10-0James Irvin
Elo1480Average
3Y trend1488 → 1480
2007-12-29: 14882008-04-02: 15122008-07-19: 15032010-03-21: 14862010-08-01: 14742010-10-02: 14952010-12-02: 1480
David Loiseau
Elo1636Solid
3Y trend1627 → 1636
2008-02-01: 16272008-09-13: 16402009-04-18: 16562010-06-12: 1636
WinnercaDavid LoiseauThe Crow23-11-0MiddleweightVSFight details →LoserusGideon Ray17-15-1Gideon Ray
Elo1489Average
3Y trend1522 → 1489
2010-01-23: 15222011-05-06: 15112011-08-20: 14982012-12-15: 1489
Karo Parisyan
Elo1576Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1576
2017-10-07: 1576
WinnerusKaro ParisyanThe Heat24-12-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserusChris LytleLights Out31-18-5Chris Lytle
Elo1706Good
3Y trend1674 → 1706
2008-10-18: 16742009-01-17: 16632009-06-20: 16742010-02-20: 16842010-07-03: 16952010-09-25: 17042011-02-26: 16912011-08-15: 1706
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Frozen model coverage0/9 bouts9 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Model vs EloNo comparison yetModel and Elo are compared only when both select a side.
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Event progress

All 9 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone9 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone9 of 9 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished2 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

2 matched bouts

UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States. The fight card includes 9 tracked fights, led by Tito Ortiz vs Vitor Belfort, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Tito Ortiz def. Vitor Belfort by Decision - Split.

UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort quick answers

When is UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort?

UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2005. Start 4:00 PM EST.

Where is UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort?

UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort is listed for Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States.

What is the main event for UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort?

The main event listed for UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort is Tito Ortiz vs Vitor Belfort.

How many fights are on UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort?

Combat Edge currently tracks 9 fights for UFC 51: Tito Ortiz VS Vitor Belfort.

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