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Vitor Belfort mentioned in the UFC Hall of Fame class with 2025

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Las Vegas – UFC announced today that the former heavyweight champion UFC and UFC® 12 The winner of the Vitor Belfort heavyweight tournament will be introduced to the UFC Hall class with 2025

Fame as a pioneer. The Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony will take place under 13th Annual International Fight Week UFCUMBRELLAOn Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena I will be broadcast live, only on UFC Fight Pass®.

“Vitor Belfort was 19 years ancient when he was signed by UFC and quickly influenced, becoming the youngest athlete who won the UFC fight and UFC tournament,” said the president and general director of UFC Dana White. “Vitor was a pioneer of this sport and is definitely a UFC legend. It will be honored to introduce him to the UFC Sław Galeria this summer.”

Belfort will enter the Hall of Fame UFC as 20th Member of Pioneer Era Wing. In the pioneering era, they include athletes who became professionals before November 17, 2000 (when united principles of mixed martial arts were adopted). Other requirements include a minimum age of 35 or a retired person for a year or longer.

Veteran 41 Fight during his 22-year MMA career, Belfort registered the record of 26-14.1 NC (20-14.1 NC-WULC / Pride / Strikeforce), providing victories over UFC Hall of Famers Wanderlei SilvaIN Randy CoutureIN Prosperous FranklinIN Michael BispingAND And Henderson (Wing fight); Former UFC medium weight master Luke Rockholdformer Strikeforce heavyweight master Bobby SouthworthFormer underfund master Strikeforce Nate Marquardtand former massive armor champion Kazuo Takahashi.

At the age of 19, Belfort debuted in a professional MMA on October 11, 1996, rising in Superbrawl 2 in Hawaii. Despite the discrepancy of seven -inch height and 100 pounds. Belfort’s weight disadvantage defeated his opponent, Jon Hess, through a knockout in 12 seconds of the first round to start his career. He immediately signed a contract with UFC after his victory.

Belfort debuted in the UFC as a massive weight, entering the tournament UFC® 12: The day of the judgmentwhich took place on February 7, 1997 in Dothan, Alabama. He defeated his opponents, Tar Tellman and Scott Ferzzo, both through TKO in the first round to win the tournament in massive weight.

Belfort returned to the action three months later, beating the favorite fans of Tank Abbott for TKO in 52 seconds during UFC® 13: Final forcewhich took place on May 30, 1997 in August, Georgia. The victory helped to establish Belfort as a rising star and brought him the fight against Couture on UFC 15.

UFC® 15: collision course It took care of October 17, 1997 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Belfort and Couture faced the event of cooperation with the winner, aiming at the then heavyweight champion UFC and Future UFC Hall of Famer Maurice Smith in UFC Japan.

Couture would beat Belfort for eight minutes to the first round to give him his first loss as a professional. Belfort won another two fights with Joe Charles and Wanderlei Silva in UFC Japan (December 21, 1997) and UFC Brazil (October 16, 1998), bringing his record to 6-1. His fight with Couture prepared a scene for two exhilarating rematch down, because both athletes will continue to improve popularity.

Over the next three years, Belfort won four of the next five fights with pride, with the only loss in the future Hall of Famer UFC Kazushi Sakuraba.

Belfort returned to UFC as a lightweight heavyweight on June 22, 2002 UFC® 37.5: As real as possible. He will return to his victorious form a year later, defeating Marvin Eastman by TKO in the first round UFC® 43: MeltdownJune 6, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The victory brought him his first title shot and a rematch against Couture in the main UFC 46 event. UFC® 46: supernatural It took place on January 31, 2004 in Las Vegas. The expected fight was shortened due to the detention of a doctor 49 seconds to the first round, and Belfort was crowned the novel UFC heavyweight champion.

Belfort would give couture an immediate rematch UFC® 49: Unfinished business On August 21, 2004 in Las Vegas, where he would lose his title because of the detention of a doctor in the third round. He would lose his next fight with the future UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz in the main event UFC® 51: Great Saturday February 5, 2005, ending the second time with UFC.

In the next four years he won six of the next nine fights in numerous fight promotions, including Strikeforce and Pride, and then returned to the UFC to face Franklin in the main event UFC® 103: Franklin vs. Baking. Belfort won his fight against the unforgettable KO Franklin, restoring as a star in the octopus.

Over the next nine years, Belfort would compete with the best pretenders in medium weight UFC and lightweight heavyweight divisions. He fought for both titles, losing to UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva and Jon Jones. During this episode, he also provided unforgettable victories over Bisping, Rockhold, Henderson and Anthony Johnson. His last victory took place in 2017, when he defeated Nate Marquardt through a unanimous decision at UFC® 212: Aldo vs. Hollowayin his hometown of Rio de Janeiro. He retired after the next fight, lost by KO with the former heavyweight champion UFC Attractive photos while UFC® 224: Nunes vs. Pennington May 12, 2018 in Rio.

Belfort enters the Hall of Fame UFC with an impressive CV, which includes:

UFC:

  • Most of the finals of the first round in the history of UFC-13
  • Knockout in 90 seconds or less – 10
  • 18 finals in the first round in 26 career wins

In addition to the octagon, Belfort is an excellent author who has his autobiography Vitor Belfort: Claw, Faith and Success Lessons Published by Thomas Nelson Brazil in 2012. In 2013 he won Knockout of the year Behind his Ko with Luke Rockhold in the main event UFC® On FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold while Only fighters World MMA awards. Belfort also spent time in the boxing ring, winning both his professional matches in 2006 and 2023.

Coming from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, he began training in boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 12. At the age of 18, he was a black belt at Carlson Gracie and won the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Championships in absolute and massive divisions. In 2001 he returned to the competition in ADCC, winning a bronze medal in the absolute division. He currently lives in Florida with his wife and children.

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Brave CF 96: Nicholas Hwende vs. Borislav Nikolić Bantamweight Title Showdown in Slovenia – June 7, 2025 CF 96: Nicholas Hwende defends the weight of the weight of the weight of Borislav Nikolić in Slovenia

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Ljubljana, Slovenia – June 7, 2025 – The brave combat federation returns to the cult Tivoli hall and Ljubljana for Brave cf 96In cooperation with regional power WFC. By marking his fifth visit to Slovenia and the first since the Brave CF 88 record, the event continues the “Bolded Year” campaign with the Bantamweight Co-Main event with a high rate that puts Continental Pride on the line.

Zimbabwe’s Nicholas “The Saint” Gande (9-1-0) He defends him Bantamweight World Championship Against the growing Serbia pretender Borislav Nikoolic (12-2-0) In a fight, which represents much more than gold. It is a collision of momentum, identity and regional representation.

Ok: from Zimbabwe to the global master

Hwende’s creation through the bold ranks of CF was a history of perseverance. After losing the promotional debut with Velimurad Alkhasov in Brave cf 71 In 2023, he jumped back with three elementary victories, culminating with the dominant victory over NKOSI NDeBele in Brave CF 91 To capture the crown of Bantamweight.

His explosive striking and polished struggle made him one of the most rounded masters on the list. Hwende’s journey from Africa to the peak of the brave world of CF is a lighthouse of inspiration.

“I am fighting for my people. Every win is a win for Zimbabwe and Africa,” said Hwende in previous interviews.

Nikolić: The title of Serbia Hope is created

Borislav Nikolić arrives with rush and confidence, riding in three fights. His most impressive trip appeared Fr. Brave cf 84where he graduated from the Chinese perspective of Eqiyuebu in the first round, strengthening his place among the best rivals.

Nikolić introduces an aggressive style under high pressure-one built by knockout and smart pace. Victory would make him the first brave world champion of CF Serbia and a symbol of the growing influence of the country on global MMA.

More than just the fight for the title

The duel is a cultural and competitive crossroads. Hwende tries to defend not only his belt, but a role as a symbol of African perfection in MMA. Nikolić wants to get gold and raise Serbian MMA to the world stage.

Their contrasting styles-tactical dynamism of Hwende and a relentless crime of nikolić-they make a scene for the indefinite showdown in the heart of Europe.

Because Brave CF is still expanding its global trace, Brave cf 96 He is ready to provide another unforgettable chapter. Regardless of whether Hwende’s reign is going on or nikolić in the fresh era, the wave effects will be felt far beyond the cage.

Be up to date Bravecf.com and Brave CF social platforms regarding information on broadcasting, Undercard and exclusive reports from the fight week.

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Rizin World Series in Korea: Full fight results

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Rizin Fighting Federation debuted in South Korea during the “World Series in Korea” event on May 31, 2025 at Paradise City in Incheon. The card contained a mixture of recognized veterans and emerging talents, providing a full night for MMA fans.

The event showed Rizin’s involvement in the extension of the global trace, providing electrifying duels with a South Korean audience. For more information and updates, visit the official Rizin website or follow their social media channels.

Rizin World Series in Korea: Full results:

Main card results

Roberto Satoshi Souza def. Bin ki won
Lithe fight
Souza provided a technical application victory through the chokes to 1 round 1 at 0:40.

Shoko Sato def. Sooo chul kim
Bantamweight fight
Sato won a unanimous decision after three rounds.

Johnny Case vs. Ohara jury
Lithe fight
Case initially won by knockout in round 1; However, the result was repealed to the BRE competition due to the missing weight.

Keito Oyama Def. Yu Ri Shim
Whole vacancation (108 pounds)
Oyama won the unanimous victory of the decision after three rounds.

Preliminary card results

Sho Patrick Usami Def. Si won Kim
Lithe fight
Usami won a unanimous decision after three rounds.

Ji Yong Yang Def. YUTO HOKAMURA
Bantamweight fight
Yang secured the technical victory of knockouts with blows in round 3 at 0:19.

Hyuk min ji def. Who takes
Feather fight
Ji achieved a technical victory of knockout with knees and blows in round 2 at 4:13.

Newborn Jae Song Def. Yoshiki Nakahara
Feather fight
The song won by a knockout with a hit in round 3 at 1:28.

Yo Song. Cat
Wakatwa Wajka (139 pounds)
Kwon selected a victory; Detailed details of the fight result were not provided.

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Official weighing results for Rizin World Series

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Rizin Fighting Federation issued official weighing results for all athletes competing in the upcoming Rizin World Series in Koreaready Saturday, May 31, 2025On Paradise City.

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Update 9: Juri Ohara vs. Johnny Case

During today’s official indicators, Johnny Case weighed 71.33 kgby exceeding the contracted airy limit 71.00 kg By 0.33 kg.

Pursuant to art. 7-4 and 7-5 official regulations of Rizin, the fight will continue in special conditions due to Miss in weight:

Fighting conditions:

  1. The right to the result
    • If Ohara jury Wins, the result will be officially registered.
    • If Johnny Case wins or the fight ends with a draw, the fight will be announced No competition.
  2. Penalty
    • Johnny Case will start the fight Deduction of points.
    • Since Miss weight was below 0.5 kg, the case will take place one yellow cardwhich includes 20% deduction from his combat purse.

Rizin remains involved in enforcing fair competition and transparency. Stay with night updates and results from Paradise City.

Official weighing results for Rizin World Series in Korea:

Main event – Bout 11
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 71.0 kg)
Ki won bin – 70.71 kg vs.
Roberto Satoshi Souza – 70.95 kg

Co-Main-O 10 Cooperation
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 61.0 kg)
Kim from Chul – 60.90 kg
vs.
Word Sato – 60.83 kg

At 9
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 71.0 kg)
Ohara Jury – 70.93 kg
vs.
Johnny Case – 71.33 kg
Note: Johnny Case missed the weight by 0.33 kg.

At 8
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes (49.0 kg
limit)
Shim Yu Ri – 48.99 kg
vs.
Kate Lotus – 48.95 kg

At 7
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes (71.0 kg
limit)
Kim won – 70.62 kg
vs.
Sho Patrick Usami – 70.89 kg

Bout 6
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 61.0 kg)
Yang Ji Yong – 60.87 kg
vs.
Kintaro – 60.94 kg

At 5
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 66.0 kg)
Ji Hyuk min – 65.80 kg
vs.
Which Takea – 65.79 kg

Bout 4
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 66.0 kg)
Juvenile Jae song – 65.59 kg
vs.
Yoshiki Nakahara – 65.93 kg

At 3
Rizin MMA Rules: 3 rounds × 5 minutes
(Limit 63.0 kg)
Kwon Juvenile Cheol – 61.67 kg
vs.
City of Miura – 62.53 kg

At 2
Rizin kickboxing rules: 3 rounds × 3 minutes
(Limit 67.5 kg)
Jo Sang Hye – 66.99 kg
vs.
Meison USami Hide – 67.35 kg

At 1
Rizin kickboxing rules: 3 rounds × 3 minutes
(Limit 62.0 kg)
Kang Beom Jun – 61.95 kg
vs.
Seiya Inoue – 61.99 kg

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