Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 43: Meltdown
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Vitor Belfort
BrazilVitor Belfort
“The Phenom”
26-14-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Vitor Belfort def. Marvin Eastman (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:07
Marvin Eastman
United StatesMarvin Eastman
“The Beastman”
18-15-1
Friday, June 6, 2003
Thomas & Mack Center

Vitor Belfort defeated Marvin Eastman by TKO in round 1 (1:07) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Fight stats

Vitor Belfort
Marvin Eastman
1
Knockdowns
0
9 of 12
Significant strikes
1 of 5
75%
Sig. strike accuracy
20%
9 of 12
Total strikes
1 of 5
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
—
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:03
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
8 of 11
Head
0 of 2
0 of 0
Body
0 of 0
1 of 1
Leg
1 of 3
1 of 2
Distance
1 of 5
2 of 2
Clinch
0 of 0
6 of 8
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
9 of 12
Sig. str.
1 of 5
9 of 12
Total str.
1 of 5
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:03
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Vitor Belfort vs Marvin Eastman?

Vitor Belfort defeated Marvin Eastman by TKO in round 1 (1:07) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Vitor Belfort 57%43% Marvin Eastman

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

26-14-0 (1 NC)
Record
18-15-1
1553
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
49
Age
55
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.59
SLpM
2.21
46%
Str. Acc.
35%
2.83
SApM
3.92
50%
Str. Def.
42%

Grappling Profile

1.02
TD Avg.
1.38
60%
TD Acc.
33%
53%
TD Def.
81%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Vitor Belfort · 2-3
  • L
    Lyoto Machida
    UFC 224: Nunes vs PenningtonSun, May 13, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 1:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Nate Marquardt
    UFC 212: Aldo vs HollowaySat, Jun 3, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Gegard Mousasi
    UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2Sun, Oct 9, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:43 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jacare Souza
    UFC 198: Werdum vs MiocicSun, May 15, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 4:38 · Middleweight
  • W
    Dan Henderson
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs HendersonSat, Nov 7, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 2:07 · Middleweight
Marvin Eastman · 1-4
  • L
    Drew McFedries
    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest FinaleSat, Jun 21, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 1:08 · Middleweight
  • W
    Terry Martin
    UFC 81: BREAKING POINTSat, Feb 2, 2008
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Quinton Jackson
    UFC 67: ALL OR NOTHINGSat, Feb 3, 2007
    TKO · R2 · 3:49 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Travis Lutter
    UFC 50: The War of 04Fri, Oct 22, 2004
    TKO · R2 · 0:33 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vitor Belfort
    UFC 43: MeltdownFri, Jun 6, 2003
    TKO · R1 · 1:07 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 5 fights
11.1
Avg sig. strikes
13.8
0.24
Avg takedowns
0.40
0:25
Avg control time
0:59
37
Career high strikes
40
3
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Vitor Belfort
Strike target
Marvin Eastman
82%
Head
45%
10%
Body
29%
8%
Leg
26%
Vitor Belfort
Strike position
Marvin Eastman
42%
Distance
29%
25%
Clinch
71%
33%
Ground
0%