Vitor Belfort left his mark on the mma world. At only 17 he earned his black belt off of Carlson Gracie. Soon he made his UFC debut.
Thank you @vitorbelfort pic.twitter.com/QcxBcWBGgX
— Dana White (@danawhite) May 13, 2018
Vitor Belfort debuted in the UFC in 1997. He was 19 years old and won a tournament in Dothan, Ala. Wins over Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, Dan Henderson and many more in his decorated career. “The Phenom” is an all-time great. #UFC224
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) May 13, 2018
Last night he suffered a devastating kick knock out from Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida turns back the clock on Vitor Belfort! What a front kick! #UFC224 pic.twitter.com/ISzh0nOLfM
— Kyle Johnson (@Maldobabo) May 13, 2018
Machida held off, never celebrating or following up the devastating knock out. Bowing to Belfort.
ON THE BUTTON!!@LyotoMachidafw with the KO of Vitor Belfort… but what respect from The Dragon! #UFC224 pic.twitter.com/TExJrOgOcy
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 13, 2018
"Everything in life has a beginning, middle and end…"
Vitor Belfort calls time on a legendary career 👏 #UFC224 pic.twitter.com/rdKV1FrVUF
— #UFCChile: Maia vs. Usman on BT Sport (@btsportufc) May 13, 2018
Vitor Belfort.
UFC debut: February 1997 👀
UFC retirement fight: May 2018 🙌The final walkout of a legend. #UFC224 pic.twitter.com/veNDXw9ANz
— #UFCChile: Maia vs. Usman on BT Sport (@btsportufc) May 13, 2018
