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UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold: start time, card and preview

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Rafael NatalJoao Zeferino
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdTHE FIGHT-WEEK GUIDE

When does UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold start?

The provider lists the event start as May 17, 5:00 PM CDT. This is the listed event start, rather than a guaranteed walkout time for the main event. Fight lengths and changes to the card can move individual bout times.

Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil Open the full event card ↗ or download a calendar reminder.

The main event

Rafael Natal vs Joao Zeferino is the main matchup identified in the supplied card.

Use the side-by-side comparison to examine reach, stance, striking volume, takedowns and average fight time. These are historical profile statistics, not a prediction of how the fight will unfold. Overall MMA records may include competition outside the UFC.

Where to watch

A verified broadcast listing has not been supplied for this event. Check the official UFC event listing for availability in your region before making viewing plans.

Bout order and matchup research

The card below uses the provider’s current order and excludes bouts marked cancelled or postponed. A numbered card position is a supplied listing, not a guaranteed running order. Open a matchup for the tale of the tape, completed fight totals and round-by-round figures when those data are available.

UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMiddleweightFINAL
Rafael Natal
✓ WINNER

Rafael Natal

VS
Joao Zeferino
LOSS

Joao Zeferino

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdFeatherweightFINAL
Nik Lentz
✓ WINNER

Nik Lentz

VS
Hacran Dias
LOSS

Hacran Dias

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdBantamweightFINAL
Iuri Alcantara
✓ WINNER

Iuri Alcantara

VS
Iliarde Santos
LOSS

Iliarde Santos

FINISHKO/TKO
ROUND / TIMER12:31
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdLightweightFINAL
Francisco Trinaldo
✓ WINNER

Francisco Trinaldo

VS
Mike Rio
LOSS

Mike Rio

FINISHSUB
ROUND / TIMER13:08
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdLightweightFINAL
Gleison Tibau
✓ WINNER

Gleison Tibau

VS
John Cholish
LOSS

John Cholish

FINISHSUB
ROUND / TIMER22:34
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdWelterweightFINAL
Paulo Thiago
✓ WINNER

Paulo Thiago

VS
Michel Prazeres
LOSS

Michel Prazeres

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdLight HeavyweightFINAL
Fabio Maldonado
✓ WINNER

Fabio Maldonado

VS
Roger Hollett
LOSS

Roger Hollett

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdFlyweightFINAL
John Lineker
✓ WINNER

John Lineker

VS
Azamat Gashimov
LOSS

Azamat Gashimov

FINISHKO/TKO
ROUND / TIMER21:07
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdFlyweightFINAL
Jussier Formiga
✓ WINNER

Jussier Formiga

VS
Chris Cariaso
LOSS

Chris Cariaso

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdLightweightFINAL
Lucas Martins
✓ WINNER

Lucas Martins

VS
Jeremy Larsen
LOSS

Jeremy Larsen

FINISHKO/TKO
ROUND / TIMER30:13
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMiddleweightFINAL
Ronaldo Souza
✓ WINNER

Ronaldo Souza

VS
Chris Camozzi
LOSS

Chris Camozzi

FINISHSUB
ROUND / TIMER13:37
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMiddleweightFINAL
Vitor Belfort
✓ WINNER

Vitor Belfort

VS
Luke Rockhold
LOSS

Luke Rockhold

FINISHKO/TKO
ROUND / TIMER12:32
Fight breakdown ↗
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdLightweightFINAL
Rafael Dos Anjos
✓ WINNER

Rafael Dos Anjos

VS
Evan Dunham
LOSS

Evan Dunham

FINISHU-DEC
ROUND / TIMER35:00
Fight breakdown ↗

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