Vitor Belfort Says Next Fight Will Be His Last In UFC

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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort will face Uriah Hall next month at UFC Fight Night St. Louis.

When he steps into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night St. Louis, it will be the former champion's 26th appearance for the company.

That will also be his final appearance in the Octagon, ending one of the longest runs in UFC history. Belfort made the announcement through Instagram:

 

The former light heavyweight champion did make similar claims before his bout with Nate Marquardt at UFC 212, but rescinded after realizing he still had one more fight left on the contract.

UFC Fight Night St. Louis takes place on Sunday, January 14 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri with no main event announced at this time. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, which airs live on Fox Sports 1.

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