Result
Lyoto MachidaKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round2
Time01:03
Elo swing-16Vitor Belfort (1735 → 1718)+16Lyoto Machida (1689 → 1705)
DateMay 13, 2018
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueFarmasi Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Phenom | 26-14-0Vitor Belfort
W
The Dragon | 26-12-0Lyoto Machida
Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida
Method :KO/TKO
Round :2
Time :01:03
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Vitor Belfort
Elo1718Good
3Y trend1732 → 1718
Fight Overview
Round2
Time01:03
MethodKO/TKO
Lyoto Machida
Elo1683Good
3Y trend1726 → 1683
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Lyoto Machida won this fight by KO/TKO in round 2 at 01:03. Lyoto Machida led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Vitor Belfort and Lyoto Machida across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Vitor BelfortLyoto Machida
Elo edge
Vitor Belfort1718-16 last move
Lyoto Machida1683-16 last move
Why they are ranked here
Vitor BelfortNot on the active ladder · 1718 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Dan Henderson (rated 1767 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Lyoto Machida (rated 1689 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -13 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1628, not 1718: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Lyoto MachidaNot on the active ladder · 1683 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Vitor Belfort (rated 1735 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Fabian Edwards (rated 1651 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1593, not 1683: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Vitor BelfortvsLyoto Machida
Total strikes
2vs11
Sig. strikes
2vs11
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Vitor BelfortKO/TKO leads 69% of wins
Lyoto Machidadecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Gegard MousasiVitor Belfort: loss · Ground & Pound · Oct 8, 2016Lyoto Machida: loss · Decision (Split) · Sep 28, 2019
Chael SonnenVitor Belfort: cancelled · Jul 5, 2014Lyoto Machida: win · Flying Knee to Ground & Pound · Jun 14, 2019
Dan HendersonVitor Belfort: win · Head Kick & Punches · Nov 7, 2015Lyoto Machida: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 16, 2016
Round stats
Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 224 : NUNES VS PENNINGTON. Lyoto Machida defeated Vitor Belfort by KO/TKO in round 2 at 01:03. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida quick answers
Who won Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida?
Lyoto Machida won Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO in round 2 at 01:03.
What event is Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida on?
Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida is listed on UFC 224 : NUNES VS PENNINGTON.
What are the records for Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida?
Vitor Belfort enters with a 26-14-0 record and Lyoto Machida enters with a 26-12-0 record.
What division is Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida?
Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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