UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Augusta, USA
30 May 1997
Heavyweight
VS
58%
Belfort
42%
Abbott
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 1 · 0:52
VB
Vitor Belfort
"The Phenom"
26 – 14
6'0"74" reachSouthpaw49 yrsKnockout Artist
CFR 22
DA
David Abbott
"Tank"
10 – 15
Knockout Artist4-fight slide61 yrsSwitch6'0"
CFR 16

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Belfort

This is a genuine toss-up — Belfort at 58% vs Abbott at 42% (CFR ratings). One of the hardest fights to call on the card.

Key angles

Striking split: Abbott throws more volume but Belfort connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.

Risk flags

Belfort's chin rating of 0 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Abbott has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Belfort
Abbott
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'0"
Height
6'0"
74"
Reach
49+
Age
61
Southpaw
Stance
Switch
Belfort
Abbott
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
21.9
15.6
59.2
Performance Avg
50.4
59
Quality of Victory
54
91
Momentum Score
26
Belfort
Abbott
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.4
1.6
50%
Strike Accuracy
45%
8.5
Striking Style Score (/10)
7.1
11 KOs
KO Finishes
5 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
13
Head
0
2
Body
2
0
Leg
0
RangeRange
1Distance0
7Clinch2
7Ground0
Belfort
Abbott
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
—
Sub Attempts / fight
0.2
1.2
Grappling Style Score (/10)
2.3
0.9
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
1.6
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Belfort
Abbott
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
0
2 consec. KOs
Verdict
KO risk
6
KO/TKO Losses
2
1
Sub Losses
5
Avg R1.3 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.0 stoppage
Most recent fight
Last KO loss
3 fights ago
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
26/40 fights
Chin rating based on
18/25 fights
Belfort
Abbott
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
91
26
Current form
4-fight 📉 slide
L · KO · R2
W · Dec · R3
Upcoming
L · KO · R2
L · KO · R1
Last 5
L · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R1
W · KO · R1
Belfort
Abbott
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
87%
88%
11
KO / TKO Wins
5
2
Submission Wins
2
2
Decision Wins
1

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Belfort
Abbott
Striking8.5 / 7.1Volume1.7 / 1.9Grappling1.2 / 2.3Wrestling0.9 / 1.6Submission1.3 / 2.5Pressure7.9 / 7.5
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
8.5
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
7.1
1.2
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
2.3
0.9
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
1.6
1.3
Submission
Submission attack frequency
2.5
7.9
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
7.5
1.7
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
1.9
Belfort
Strike Zones
Abbott
Belfort
Attacking
13HEAD2BODY0LEGS15 landed
Absorbing
0HEAD2BODY0LEGS2 absorbed
Abbott
Attacking
0HEAD2BODY0LEGS2 landed
Absorbing
13HEAD2BODY0LEGS15 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Belfort targets the head (87% of attacks) — Abbott absorbs 87% of strikes there
🎯Abbott targets the body (100% of attacks) — Belfort absorbs 100% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Belfort
RND
Abbott
0/0R00/0

Belfort · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.3
0105.0W5.0W5.0W1.5L5.0W5.0W5.5L5.0W4.0W4.8L5.5L5.0W1.5L5.0W5.0W5.2L5.1W5.0W5.0W2.3L5.0W1.5L2.8L4.5W2.8L1997-022003-062012-012016-052018-05
WinLossTrend

Abbott · QOF Timeline

Avg: 3.5
0105.0W5.0W1.5L5.0W4.0L5.0W4.8L5.0W5.0W1.5L1.5L1.5L4.2W5.0W1.5L1.5L1.5L4.0L1995-071996-091997-052003-022003-11
WinLossTrend

Belfort · Last 5

L · KO · R2
Lyoto MachidaRating 2.8
KO/TKO
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W · Dec · R3
Nate MarquardtRating 4.5
Decision
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Upcoming
Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum · 2017-03
L · KO · R2
Gegard MousasiRating 2.8
KO/TKO
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L · KO · R1
Jacare SouzaRating 1.5
KO/TKO
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Abbott · Last 5

L · R1
Wesley CorreiraRating 4
UFC 45: Revolution · 2003-11
L · Sub · R1
Kimo LeopoldoRating 1.5
Submission
UFC 43: Meltdown · 2003-06
L · Sub · R1
Frank MirRating 1.5
Submission
UFC 41: Onslaught · 2003-02
L · KO · R1
Pedro RizzoRating 1.5
KO/TKO
UFC - Ultimate Brazil · 1998-10
W · KO · R1
Hugo DuarteRating 5
KO/TKO
UFC 17: Redemption · 1998-05

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