Vitor Belfort brutally finished one of the toughest fighters in MMA history.
In his astonishing career, the Brazilian was considered one of the most lethal strikers to ever grace the cage.
With freakish knockout power, the legend conquered two UFC weight divisions and compiled a truly remarkable legacy.
And during a particularly impressive performance, he knocked out a former Pride champion with a lethal shot.
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Vitor Belfort destroyed Dan Henderson with a vicious head kick
On November 9, 2013, Vitor Belfort went head-to-head with Dan Henderson, inside the Goiânia Arena in Brazil.
Having lost the first fight several years earlier in Pride, this time around, ‘The Phenom’ was determined to make sure he had his hand raised.
Just a minute into the contest, Belfort caught Henderson with a tremendous left hook that sent the legend spiralling toward the canvas.
Showcasing frightening power, the warrior started to unleash heavy shots.
But in a testament to his resilience, the American quickly made his way back to his feet, but he wasn’t upright for long.
Belfort detonated a terrifying head kick that sent his adversary crashing back to the ground, and forced the referee to jump in.
It was the first time Henderson had been finished via strikes.
Vitor Belfort tears up as UFC destroyer gets legendary Hall of Fame induction
With many victories similar to his crushing stoppage of Henderson, Belfort has carved out a fantastic legacy.
Having achieved so much, it comes as no major surprise that the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization has recognized what he’s given to the sport.
Last night, an emotional Belfort watched on as the UFC confirmed he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.