Post by The Sandmen on Nov 26, 2012 18:23:55 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Vitor Belfort looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
The Phenom receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort falls hard on the mat with Luke Rockhold on top of him
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Rockhold who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes The Phenom into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Vitor Belfort is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom tries to launch a few punches to Luke Rockhold
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Rockhold's defense
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break Rockhold's control
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Phenom has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Phenom is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold's ribs hard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
Luke Rockhold and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by The Phenom.
Rockhold misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Rockhold manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
Rockhold moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
The Phenom and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort evades but whiffs with a counter.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Luke Rockhold shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Luke Rockhold doesn't let Vitor Belfort get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
Rockhold is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
Vitor Belfort and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rockhold launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Vitor Belfort's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of The Phenom.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Rockhold.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Rockhold misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to take Luke Rockhold to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Rockhold is with his back on the ground now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
Good job by Rockhold blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Good front kick from Rockhold!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Phenom dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rockhold from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rockhold blocks that.
Pulverizing punch to Rockhold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rockhold launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rockhold is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Luke Rockhold launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rockhold is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Luke Rockhold.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort gets control of Luke Rockhold's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Luke Rockhold shakes him off and staves off danger.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
Rockhold tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rockhold feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rockhold ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
Vitor Belfort circles around Rockhold
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Phenom from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rockhold and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in The Phenom open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Phenom rolls and he's now on half guard over Luke Rockhold. Nice reversal.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rockhold rolls and he's now on half guard over Vitor Belfort. Nice reversal.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
The Phenom is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Split decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 24/46 (52%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Damage caused 1509,08
Clinch Damage 90,25
Ground Damage 376,2
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 2241,35
Clinch Damage 174,8
Ground Damage 450,8
Time on the ground 733 s
Wow, this was interesting. I left the numbers in to give you an idea of how close it was. Rockhold won the first round and I think part or all of the second round. But he destroyed Vitor's morale, and I think that affected Vitor, even when he was winning. Vitor definitely won the last half of the fight, whcih is where almost all of his damage was caused - in rounds 4 and 5. I think overall damage-wise, the decision should have gone to Vitor, since he did more in the last half than Rocky did in the first half, and was a bit closer to a finish than Rocky was. A decent fight that needed a finish to determine a legit winner.
Vitor Belfort looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
The Phenom receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Rockhold's head
Those punches are hitting! Rockhold covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort falls hard on the mat with Luke Rockhold on top of him
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Rockhold who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes The Phenom into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Luke Rockhold has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Vitor Belfort is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom tries to launch a few punches to Luke Rockhold
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Rockhold's defense
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break Rockhold's control
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Rockhold controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Phenom has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Phenom is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold's ribs hard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Rockhold ribs hard
Luke Rockhold and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by The Phenom.
Rockhold misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Rockhold manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Luke Rockhold
land while he's on his bicycle.
Rockhold moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
The Phenom and Rockhold circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rockhold leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort evades but whiffs with a counter.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Luke Rockhold shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Luke Rockhold doesn't let Vitor Belfort get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
Rockhold is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
Vitor Belfort and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rockhold launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Vitor Belfort's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of The Phenom.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Luke Rockhold a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rockhold is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Rockhold.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Rockhold misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to take Luke Rockhold to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Rockhold is with his back on the ground now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
Good job by Rockhold blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Rockhold is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Good front kick from Rockhold!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Phenom dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rockhold from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rockhold blocks that.
Pulverizing punch to Rockhold's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rockhold launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rockhold is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Luke Rockhold stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Luke Rockhold launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rockhold is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Luke Rockhold.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort gets control of Luke Rockhold's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Luke Rockhold shakes him off and staves off danger.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
Rockhold tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rockhold feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rockhold ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
Vitor Belfort circles around Rockhold
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Phenom from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rockhold and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rockhold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rockhold
The Phenom moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in The Phenom open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Vitor Belfort and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Phenom
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Phenom rolls and he's now on half guard over Luke Rockhold. Nice reversal.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Vitor Belfort pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rockhold rolls and he's now on half guard over Vitor Belfort. Nice reversal.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Luke Rockhold moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rockhold
The Phenom is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Split decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 24/46 (52%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Damage caused 1509,08
Clinch Damage 90,25
Ground Damage 376,2
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 2241,35
Clinch Damage 174,8
Ground Damage 450,8
Time on the ground 733 s
Wow, this was interesting. I left the numbers in to give you an idea of how close it was. Rockhold won the first round and I think part or all of the second round. But he destroyed Vitor's morale, and I think that affected Vitor, even when he was winning. Vitor definitely won the last half of the fight, whcih is where almost all of his damage was caused - in rounds 4 and 5. I think overall damage-wise, the decision should have gone to Vitor, since he did more in the last half than Rocky did in the first half, and was a bit closer to a finish than Rocky was. A decent fight that needed a finish to determine a legit winner.