UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R2, 1:27
Knockout of the Night
United Kingdom
United States
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 1:01
Russia
R1, 1:55
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:38
R1, 2:11
R2, 2:39
Submission of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 1:50
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: CB Dollaway and Daniel Sarafian each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth three-round middleweight co-main event war.
Knockout of the Night: Vitor Belfort collected $50,000 for his highlight-reel second-round head kick and punch finish over Michael Bisping.
Submission of the Night: Promotional newcomer Ildemar Alcantara secured $50,000 for locking up a second-round kneebar victory against Wagner Prado on short notice.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| NC | — | — | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*Disclosed purses were not publicly released by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). The estimated totals reflect officially confirmed UFC post-fight performance bonuses of $50,000 each. Although the bout was ruled a No Contest, UFC President Dana White publicly confirmed that Iuri Alcantara was paid his contractual win bonus.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping officially kicked off the UFC’s 2013 promotional calendar on January 19, 2013, setting the stage for a record-breaking international campaign.
The card marked the UFC’s first event in São Paulo since Ultimate Brazil in October 1998, returning to the city after more than 14 years with a sellout of 9,116 fans.
UFC on FX 7 was the first installment of the UFC on FX television broadcast series produced outside North America, airing live across the United States from Brazil.
Vitor Belfort recorded the first head kick knockout victory of his illustrious UFC career, dropping Michael Bisping at 1:27 of the second round to capture Knockout of the Night.
Belfort’s finish over Bisping was the first stoppage victory of his Octagon career that took place outside of the opening round, defying his historic reputation as a first-round-only finisher.
Future undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov registered the first knockout win of his UFC tenure, stopping veteran Thiago Tavares in just 1:55 of round 1 to push his record to 19-0.
Taking the bout on short notice up a weight class at 205 pounds, Ildemar Alcantara secured a rare second-round kneebar over Wagner Prado, claiming Submission of the Night honors.
Nik Lentz registered 10 completed takedowns and racked up 205 total strikes against Diego Nunes, establishing one of the most statistically dominant wrestling performances in featherweight history.
TUF Brazil finalist Daniel Sarafian made his long-awaited official Octagon debut in São Paulo, engaging CB Dollaway in a thrilling three-round war that claimed Fight of the Night.
Gabriel Gonzaga locked in a second-round guillotine choke against Ben Rothwell, cementing his spot near the top of the UFC heavyweight division’s all-time submission leaderboards.
The bantamweight clash between Iuri Alcantara and Pedro Nobre resulted in a rare early first-round No Contest after referee Dan Miragliotta ruled strikes to the back of the head accidental.
Brazilian fighters compiled a dominant showing inside the Ginásio do Ibirapuera, capturing 7 victories across the 10 completed matchups on the 11-bout card.
When and where did UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping take place?
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping (also designated UFC on FX 7) took place on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping?
Vitor Belfort defeated Michael Bisping via TKO (head kick and punches) at 1:27 of Round 2 in their middleweight headliner.
What was at stake in the Belfort vs. Bisping headliner?
A victory for Michael Bisping would have guaranteed him an undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship title shot against Anderson Silva. Belfort’s knockout halted Bisping’s immediate title aspirations.
Who won the co-main event at UFC on FX 7?
CB Dollaway edged out Brazilian prospect Daniel Sarafian via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight co-main event scrap.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: CB Dollaway vs. Daniel Sarafian (Fight of the Night), Vitor Belfort (Knockout of the Night), and Ildemar Alcantara (Submission of the Night).
How did Khabib Nurmagomedov win his fight against Thiago Tavares?
Khabib Nurmagomedov dropped Thiago Tavares with a crisp counter uppercut and finished him with relentless ground elbows, winning via TKO at 1:55 of Round 1 to earn his first UFC knockout.
Why was the bout between Iuri Alcantara and Pedro Nobre ruled a No Contest?
Referee Dan Miragliotta halted the bout at 2:11 of Round 1 after determining that Alcantara landed accidental punches to the back of Nobre’s head. Because Nobre indicated he could not continue, the bout was ruled a No Contest.
How did Gabriel Gonzaga defeat Ben Rothwell?
Gabriel Gonzaga submitted Ben Rothwell via guillotine choke at 1:01 of Round 2 in their featured main-card heavyweight battle.
What was the attendance for UFC on FX 7?
The event drew a sold-out crowd of 9,116 attendees at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
How was UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping broadcast in the United States?
The four-fight main card was broadcast live on FX, preceded by preliminary bouts on Fuel TV and an early preliminary fight streamed on Facebook.
What was notable about Ildemar Alcantara’s victory over Wagner Prado?
Alcantara took the fight on short notice up a weight class at light heavyweight (205 lbs) and secured a rare kneebar submission at 2:39 of Round 2, collecting a $50,000 Submission of the Night bonus.
Who won the featherweight clash between Nik Lentz and Diego Nunes?
Nik Lentz controlled Diego Nunes with 10 takedowns to claim a decisive unanimous decision victory (30–26, 30–27, 30–28).
How did Edson Barboza win his fight against Lucas Martins?
Edson Barboza overwhelmed Lucas Martins with rapid punch and kick combinations, forcing Martins to tap out due to strikes at 2:38 of Round 1 (TKO via retirement).
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on FX 7?
The event was called by commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with legendary Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
What medical aftermath occurred following Vitor Belfort’s win over Michael Bisping?
The decisive head kick Belfort landed resulted in a detached retina in Michael Bisping’s right eye, an injury that eventually required multiple surgeries and permanent vision loss in that eye for the remainder of his fighting career.
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