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David Abbott vs Vitor Belfort

David Abbott is 10-15-0; Vitor Belfort is 26-14-0 (1 NC). David Abbott is 12 years older than Vitor Belfort. They have met once: David Abbott 0, Vitor Belfort 1.

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United States
David Abbott
“Tank” · 10-15-0
TKOTKOTKO
Met once
Vitor Belfort
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
“The Phenom” · 26-14-0 (1 NC)
TKOUD·
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Style & credentials

David Abbott
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
  • —All-American · CCCAA
  • —Cypress CollegeWrestling
  • —California State University, Long BeachNone documented
Vitor Belfort
BoxingBJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJCarlson Gracie
  • 2007Cage Rage Light Heavyweight ChampionshipCage Rage
  • 1997UFC 12 Heavyweight TournamentUltimate Fighting Championship
  • —Champion · Brazilian National Championshipjunior · heavyweight

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

95%
Head
82%
5%
Body
10%
0%
Leg
8%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

David Abbottlast 17 fights
29%30%41%
Vitor Belfortlast 25 fights
42%25%33%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

David Abbott· from fights outside the UFC Vitor Belfort· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.741.99
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Poor · better than 11% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.933.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.940.62
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 70% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
67%75%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
69%65%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Average · better than 51% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.800.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersVitor Belfort · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.74
Strikes landed / min
1.99
1.93
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.47
1.94 / 2.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.62 / 0.8
67%
Takedown accuracy
75%
69%
Takedown defence
65%
0:07
Control time / fight
0:19
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.80

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

David Abbott17 UFC fights · 148 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%54/156
0%0/0
0%0/0
Clinch
28%42/87
3%4/5
0%0/0
Ground
32%47/93
1%1/1
0%0/0
Vitor Belfort26 UFC fights · 287 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%91/308
6%17/29
7%19/22
Clinch
17%49/96
6%16/18
1%3/3
Ground
32%91/130
0%1/1
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

David AbbottVitor Belfort

Frequently asked questions

Have David Abbott and Vitor Belfort ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 13: The Ultimate Force (Fri, May 30, 1997), where Vitor Belfort won by TKO.

What are the records of David Abbott and Vitor Belfort?

David Abbott is 10-15-0 and Vitor Belfort is 26-14-0 (1 NC).

Who is taller, David Abbott or Vitor Belfort?

Neither. Both stand 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, David Abbott or Vitor Belfort?

David Abbott is 61 and Vitor Belfort is 49.

Who has more finishes, David Abbott or Vitor Belfort?

David Abbott has 9 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Vitor Belfort has 22 wins (19 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).

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