Sherdog’s Top 10: Vitor Belfort Knockouts

When they sit down to write the history of mixed martial arts someday, former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder Vitor Belfort will undoubtedly hold a prominent place.

His career nearing its conclusion, “The Phenom” will lock horns with two-time Ring of Combat champion Uriah Hall in the UFC Fight Night 124 co-main event this Sunday at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Belfort, 40, last competed at UFC 212 on June 3, when he captured a three-round unanimous decision from Nate Marquardt and authored his first victory in nearly two years. A terrifying package of power, speed and technique who oftentimes makes the spectacular a common occurrence, he has 26 professional wins on his resume, 21 of them finishes.

The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series focuses on the best knockouts of Belfort’s career.

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OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Vitor Belfort vs. David Abbott (UFC 13), Vitor Belfort vs. Jon Hess (SuperBrawl 2), Vitor Belfort vs. Kazuo Takahashi (Pride “Critical Countdown Absolute”), Vitor Belfort vs. Randy Couture (UFC 46), Vitor Belfort vs. Tra Telligman (UFC 12), Vitor Belfort vs. Scott Ferrozzo (UFC 12), Vitor Belfort vs. Antony Rea (Cage Rage 14), Vitor Belfort vs. Ivan Serati (Cage Rage 21)

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