UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort

EventUFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER
DateMay 23, 2015
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusScheduled
VenueMGM Grand Arena
BroadcastESPN+
Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, May 23, 2015 — watch on ESPN+.

US East (ET)
Sat 1:30 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 10:30 AM
United Kingdom
Sat 6:30 PM
Central Europe
Sat 7:30 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 3:30 AM

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort is a scheduled Middleweight Title fight on UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER. Chris Weidman enters with a 16-8-0 record and Vitor Belfort enters with a 26-14-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort quick answers

When is Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort?

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort is listed for UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER on May 23, 2015 at 1:30 PM CDT.

What event is Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort on?

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort is listed on UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER.

What are the records for Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort?

Chris Weidman enters with a 16-8-0 record and Vitor Belfort enters with a 26-14-0 record.

What division is Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort?

Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.

Chris WeidmanThe All-American |16-8-0Chris Weidman vs Vitor BelfortVitor BelfortThe Phenom |26-14-0
usChris WeidmanThe All-American16-8-0Chris Weidmanus

Fight Overview

RoundTBD
TimeTBD
16-8-0Record26-14-0
42Age49
6'2"Height6'0"
78"Reach74,0"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Middleweight TitleWeight ClassMiddleweight Title
brVitor BelfortThe Phenom26-14-0brVitor Belfort
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Vitor Belfort owns a 14-point Elo edge (good). Chris Weidman shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 3 shared opponents give extra context.

Full Chris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort comparison →

Recent form

Chris WeidmanL W L L W · -32 Elo last 5
LWLLW
Vitor BelfortL W L L W · -13 Elo last 5
LWLLW

Elo edge

Chris Weidman1705-24 last move
Vitor Belfort1719-16 last move

Stat advantages

Chris WeidmanvsVitor Belfort
Takedown average
3.27vs1.02
Sig. strikes landed per min
3.11vs1.59
Takedown accuracy
42%vs60%
Takedown defense
72%vs54%

Finishing profile

Chris WeidmanKO/TKO leads 38% of wins
Vitor BelfortKO/TKO leads 69% of wins

Tale of the tape

Chris WeidmanVitor Belfort
3.11Sig. strikes landed per min1.59
Division Average : 4.46
45Sig. strike accuracy46
Division Average : 48
3.37Sig. strikes absorbed per min2.83
Division Average : 4.20
51Sig. strike defense51
Division Average : 54
3.27Takedown average1.02
Division Average : 1.66
42Takedown accuracy60
Division Average : 36
72Takedown defense54
Division Average : 64
0.82Submission average0.61
Division Average : 0.48
6Wins by knockout18
4Wins by submission3
6Wins by decision5
7Losses by knockout7
0Losses by submission2
1Losses by decision5

Comments

Loading comments…