Post by The Sandmen on Oct 2, 2017 22:11:51 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Paul Daley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
The Phenom is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Nice punches from Paul Daley.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
Semtex launches a furious hook!
The Phenom ducks under and pushes Paul Daley creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Semtex stumble back!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right eye
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Semtex slips it.
Semtex goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
The Phenom is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Phenom drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, Nevada) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Paul Daley
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Paul Daley...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Paul Daley moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Paul Daley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Semtex dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Semtex deflects the blows.
The Phenom misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Semtex has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Semtex ducks under and circles out of the corner.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises The Phenom!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Semtex tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Paul Daley launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Paul Daley moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Phenom is wobbling!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over The Phenom
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Chin is beginning to swell
Paul Daley is in closed guard over The Phenom
Semtex is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom and Semtex circle around the center of the cage.
Paul Daley and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Paul Daley chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phenom steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Semtex steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom is holding Paul Daley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
Semtex launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
This is over! That impact from Paul Daley has left The Phenom laying flat on the mat!
The Phenom can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (Punch) at 3:12 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 153 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 31/41 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 153 s
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Paul Daley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
The Phenom is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Nice punches from Paul Daley.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
Semtex launches a furious hook!
The Phenom ducks under and pushes Paul Daley creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Semtex stumble back!
Semtex's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right eye
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Semtex slips it.
Semtex goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
The Phenom is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Phenom drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Semtex
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, Nevada) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Paul Daley
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Paul Daley...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Paul Daley moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Paul Daley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Semtex dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Semtex deflects the blows.
The Phenom misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Semtex has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Semtex ducks under and circles out of the corner.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises The Phenom!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Semtex tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Paul Daley launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Paul Daley moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Phenom is wobbling!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
=========================================
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over The Phenom
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Chin is beginning to swell
Paul Daley is in closed guard over The Phenom
Semtex is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom and Semtex circle around the center of the cage.
Paul Daley and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Paul Daley chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phenom steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Semtex steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom is holding Paul Daley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
Semtex launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
This is over! That impact from Paul Daley has left The Phenom laying flat on the mat!
The Phenom can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (Punch) at 3:12 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 153 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 31/41 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 153 s
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