UFC Legend Inducted into Hall of Fame: Michael Bisping offers a mixed response upon hearing the news about his sight-robbing adversary earning a place in the hall of fame.
Vitor Belfort Earns UFC Hall of Fame Induction Despite Bisping's Mixed Feelings
Michael Bisping, a former UFC middleweight champion, has shown mixed emotions toward Vitor Belfort's upcoming induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. The two mixed martial artists have a contentious history, with Bisping losing an eye during their encounter in 2013 due to a head kick from Belfort.
Belfort, a Brazilian MMA veteran, has a Questionable past regarding the use of testosterone-replacement therapy (TRT) during his UFC stint. Despite this, he has amassed a notable career within the octagon, capturing the UFC Heavyweight Tournament Championship and the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
In 2013, he earned "Knockout of the Year" honors for his impressive finish of Luke Rockhold. Belfort, a three-weight division fighter, has compiled a professional record of 26 wins, 14 losses, and 1 no contest over his 22-year MMA career.
UFC President Dana White hailed Belfort's career, noting his significance as one of the pioneers of the sport. White expressed his admiration while announcing Belfort's induction into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.
However, Bisping, who was himself inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019, remains uncertain about the honor for Belfort due to their past encounters. Despite Bisping's reservations, he acknowledges Belfort's undeniable impact on MMA.
Belfort's career achievements, extraordinary knockout power, and groundbreaking contributions to the sport have secured him a well-deserved place in UFC history, even among the varying opinions regarding his career and the role of testosterone therapy in it.
In the world of MMA, Vitor Belfort's impact is undisputable, despite his questionable history with testosterone-replacement therapy, as he earned the UFC Heavyweight Tournament Championship, the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, and the prestigious Knockout of the Year award. Meanwhile, former UFC middleweight champion and Hall of Famer, Michael Bisping, while maintaining mixed feelings due to their past encounters, acknowledges Belfort's significant influence on MMA, joining him in the ranks of Hall of Famers in UFC's storied sports chronicles.
