Terry Martin vs Vitor Belfort — Fight recap

Vitor Belfort defeated Terry Martin by KO/TKO in the second round at 3:12 on July 19, 2008, with referee Josh Rosenthal officiating. Martin struggled to find his range throughout the fight, landing just 5 of 75 significant strikes for a 6% accuracy rate while absorbing Belfort's superior striking volume of 21 significant strikes at 31% accuracy.

Martin attempted one takedown out of two tries, showing 50% success on the mat, but could not sustain any offensive momentum. Belfort's striking precision proved decisive, including a knockdown that set up the finishing sequence.

The Brazilian's head strike accuracy of 15 of 61 and perfect 6-of-6 body striking demonstrated clinical striking fundamentals that overwhelmed Martin's defensive approach. The loss underscored the gap between elite striking specialists and mid-tier competition in the light heavyweight division.