Post by The Sandmen on Dec 12, 2012 14:56:22 GMT -5
Carlos Condit looks very relaxed.
Vitor Belfort raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Condit is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Left eye
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carlos Condit!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit 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.
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Condit has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Middle kick from Condit.
The Phenom receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Condit!
Condit has a small cut in his Right eye
Carlos Condit throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Condit throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Carlos Condit
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort gets control of Carlos Condit's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Carlos Condit shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Condit takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom won't budge, forcing Condit to pull guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Carlos Condit with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Carlos Condit is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Carlos Condit throws an uppercut
The Phenom slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Carlos Condit
Great move by The Phenom who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Condit passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Vitor Belfort moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Phenom from the side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
Condit blocks those punches
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit rolls him over and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Condit leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Condit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Carlos Condit pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Condit, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Condit is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Condit
Condit misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom launches a kick
Condit checks it and keeps distance.
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit 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.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to open Condit's guard...
Condit breaks the lock and covers himself from The Phenom's punches
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Condit shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Carlos Condit breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Condit 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 Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Carlos Condit
that stun The Phenom.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Vitor Belfort moves to better his position on the ground...
Vitor Belfort viciously slams hammer blows to Condit's face!
Condit's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give The Phenom time to recover. Vitor Belfort seems to be ready to fight again. 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 3:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Condit stumble back!
Condit has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Condit goes up and comes down hard as The Phenom scores a brutal slam!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom is looking to end this fight with strikes
Condit anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Carlos Condit's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Condit open guard now
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Carlos Condit
rocks The Phenom!
Condit goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Condit can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Carlos Condit.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Condit moves backwards and circles around Vitor Belfort.
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
Good job by The Phenom blocking and slipping the blows.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Carlos Condit breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Condit goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Condit moves forward and holds The Phenom
The fighters are clinching.
Condit launches a knee!
Carlos Condit hits The Phenom's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Condit!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Condit against the cage
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit slightly pushes The Phenom into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Carlos Condit.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Condit's ribs.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Vitor Belfort is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort has seen better days.
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Carlos Condit moves to half guard.
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 The Phenom.
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Round 5
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Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
just misses Condit.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big hook
Vitor Belfort steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
A right hand from Carlos Condit
surprises The Phenom!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Condit who put distance between them
Carlos Condit shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Condit into his guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Condit is locking that armbar...
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Condit is locking that Triangle from Mount...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Punishing hold!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
The Phenom's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Condit secures the lock while Vitor Belfort refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carlos Condit by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:58 Round 5
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 26/54 (48%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 20/36 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 707 s
GREAT back and forth fight.Both guys totally came to fight.
Vitor Belfort raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Condit is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Carlos Condit and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Left eye
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carlos Condit!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit 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.
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Condit has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Condit is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Condit moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Middle kick from Condit.
The Phenom receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Condit!
Condit has a small cut in his Right eye
Carlos Condit throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Condit throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Carlos Condit shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Condit launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Carlos Condit
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Carlos Condit leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Condit shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort gets control of Carlos Condit's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Carlos Condit shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Condit takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom won't budge, forcing Condit to pull guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Condit's punches
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Carlos Condit with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Carlos Condit is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Carlos Condit throws an uppercut
The Phenom slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Carlos Condit
Great move by The Phenom who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Carlos Condit's ribs!
Carlos Condit's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Carlos Condit tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Condit passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Vitor Belfort moves to half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Phenom from the side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Carlos Condit slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Condit knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Condit's ribs.
Condit blocks those punches
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom measures the resilience of Condit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Condit's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit rolls him over and takes his back!
Condit is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Carlos Condit doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Condit leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Condit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Carlos Condit pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Carlos Condit.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Condit, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Condit is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Condit
Condit misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Condit begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom launches a kick
Condit checks it and keeps distance.
Carlos Condit closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit 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.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to open Condit's guard...
Condit breaks the lock and covers himself from The Phenom's punches
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Condit
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Carlos Condit shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Carlos Condit breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Carlos Condit tries to take advantage...
Condit 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 Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Condit
Carlos Condit launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Carlos Condit
that stun The Phenom.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Condit dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Vitor Belfort moves to better his position on the ground...
Vitor Belfort viciously slams hammer blows to Condit's face!
Condit's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give The Phenom time to recover. Vitor Belfort seems to be ready to fight again. 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 3:30 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Condit stumble back!
Condit has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Condit goes up and comes down hard as The Phenom scores a brutal slam!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom is looking to end this fight with strikes
Condit anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit tries to close the guard.
Condit put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Carlos Condit's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Condit open guard now
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Condit with a double overhooks!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Carlos Condit
rocks The Phenom!
Condit goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Condit can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Condit tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Carlos Condit.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Condit moves backwards and circles around Vitor Belfort.
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit attempts a sweep single...
Carlos Condit catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Condit.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Carlos Condit aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
Good job by The Phenom blocking and slipping the blows.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Carlos Condit uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Carlos Condit gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Carlos Condit breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Condit goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Condit moves forward and holds The Phenom
The fighters are clinching.
Condit launches a knee!
Carlos Condit hits The Phenom's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Condit into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Condit!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Condit against the cage
Carlos Condit pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Condit
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carlos Condit slightly pushes The Phenom into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Carlos Condit takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Condit grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Carlos Condit.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Condit's ribs.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Carlos Condit tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Condit manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Carlos Condit is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Carlos Condit in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Stand up! This is what Condit's cornermen are shouting. Vitor Belfort is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Condit
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carlos Condit is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Condit looks to work from half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort has seen better days.
Condit is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Carlos Condit moves to half guard.
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 The Phenom.
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Round 5
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Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
Condit slips it.
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
just misses Condit.
Condit is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Condit decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Condit with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Carlos Condit has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big hook
Vitor Belfort steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
A right hand from Carlos Condit
surprises The Phenom!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Condit who put distance between them
Carlos Condit shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Condit into his guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carlos Condit fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Condit tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in half guard over The Phenom
Carlos Condit pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Condit who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Carlos Condit appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Condit is locking that armbar...
The Phenom is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Condit doesn't allow him!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carlos Condit controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Condit sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Condit is locking that Triangle from Mount...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Punishing hold!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
The Phenom's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Condit secures the lock while Vitor Belfort refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carlos Condit by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:58 Round 5
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 26/54 (48%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 20/36 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 707 s
GREAT back and forth fight.Both guys totally came to fight.