Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington

May 12, 2018Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Vitor Belfort

Record: 26-14-0

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Lyoto Machida

Record: 24-8-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Vitor Belfort

Lyoto Machida

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Vitor Belfort

Lyoto Machida

Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida

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UFC Record Breakdown

Vitor Belfort

KO/TKO (53%)

Sub (10%)

Decision (10%)

Losses (28%)

No Contest (1)

Lyoto Machida

KO/TKO (33%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (25%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy46%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense53%

Cardio & Endurance71%

Fight IQ75%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy53%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

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Vitor Belfort

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From opening bell, Vitor Belfort can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 1.6 significant strikes per minute while Lyoto Machida looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Southpaw stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Vitor Belfort

Vitor Belfort finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (53%)

Sub (10%)

Decision (10%)

Losses (28%)

No Contest (1)

Vitor Belfort breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy46%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense53%

Cardio & Endurance71%

Fight IQ75%

Vitor Belfort's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
Premium analysis examines the momentum swings most likely to decide control.

Finishing Window

Premium analysis covers whether a credible finish window emerges from the pace, striking, and grappling matchup.

The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Lyoto Machida must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Lyoto Machida owns the cleaner takedown mechanics (65%) but must solve the 53% sprawl from Vitor Belfort.

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Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida finish map

UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (33%)

Sub (5%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (25%)

Lyoto Machida breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy53%

Grappling Efficiency70%

Takedown Defense75%

Cardio & Endurance75%

Fight IQ90%

Lyoto Machida's recent form

Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'0" (183 cm)

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6'1" (185 cm)

Weight

185 lbs (84 kg)

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185 lbs (84 kg)

Reach

74" (188 cm)

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74" (188 cm)

Stance

Southpaw

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Southpaw

AI Division Rank

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.0 significant strikes/min

Lyoto Machida averages 2.6 significant strikes per minute while Vitor Belfort sits at 1.6.

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Where to watch Belfort vs Machida

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