Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2015 17:25:35 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Gabriel Gonzaga looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gonzaga struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gonzaga and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Gonzaga!
The Phenom blocks that kick with his leg.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gonzaga into his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gonzaga fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Gonzaga is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The Phenom's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right eye
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Gonzaga uses his strength to keep Gonzaga at a disadvantage
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gabriel Gonzaga looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gabriel Gonzaga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gonzaga is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga 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.
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gonzaga tries to cover his face,
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga blocks those punches
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gabriel Gonzaga throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gabriel Gonzaga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Gonzaga is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gonzaga's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom sits over his knees and pushes away Gonzaga's leg!
Gonzaga closes his legs around Vitor Belfort's leg. The Phenom is not able to move away now!
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gonzaga 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gonzaga's moves.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Gabriel Gonzaga caliber.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Gabriel Gonzaga tries a middle kick
Vitor Belfort blocks and steps away.
Gonzaga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort 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
Gabriel Gonzaga 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.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gabriel Gonzaga jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Gonzaga defends.
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Phenom!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gonzaga struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
Gabriel Gonzaga and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gonzaga wants nothing of that and pushes The Phenom.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gonzaga showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Gabriel Gonzaga! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gonzaga is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Gonzaga decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gonzaga tries to move to full mount
Gonzaga succeeds
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Gonzaga is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga rolls him over and takes his back!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom
Gonzaga tries to end this with a RNC!
The Phenom manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gonzaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Gabriel Gonzaga for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows The Phenom time to recover... 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.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga tries to escape from the closed guard
Gonzaga succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga blocks those punches
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gabriel Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gonzaga jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Gabriel Gonzaga is able to get half guard here.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gabriel Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gonzaga launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! Gonzaga tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Gabriel Gonzaga who is trying to get one hook in!
Gabriel Gonzaga has one hook in!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gonzaga tries to use some of his tricky moves but Gonzaga's is smart enough to counter him.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gonzaga goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Gabriel Gonzaga, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gonzaga jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Gabriel Gonzaga is able to get half guard here.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Gonzaga tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gonzaga who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Left eye
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Vitor Belfort's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! The Phenom taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Gabriel Gonzaga by Submission (Armbar) at 1:13 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/21 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/27 (89%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Gabe was lucky and happy to have those round-breaks. He exhausted himself after about 1-2 minutes after the start of every round, and did nothing thereafter. Vitor was running on nothing for about 67% of the fight, but Gabe did not have the stamina to keep the pressure enough to finish, apparently.
Gabriel Gonzaga looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gonzaga struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gonzaga and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Gonzaga!
The Phenom blocks that kick with his leg.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gonzaga into his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Gonzaga blocks them effectively.
Gonzaga tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gonzaga fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Gonzaga is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The Phenom's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right eye
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Gonzaga uses his strength to keep Gonzaga at a disadvantage
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gabriel Gonzaga looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gabriel Gonzaga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gonzaga is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga 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.
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Gonzaga's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gonzaga tries to cover his face,
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga blocks those punches
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gabriel Gonzaga throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gabriel Gonzaga slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Gonzaga is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gonzaga's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom sits over his knees and pushes away Gonzaga's leg!
Gonzaga closes his legs around Vitor Belfort's leg. The Phenom is not able to move away now!
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gonzaga 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gonzaga's moves.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts to move to full guard
Gabriel Gonzaga manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Gonzaga
The Phenom is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Gabriel Gonzaga caliber.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Gonzaga's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gonzaga's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Gabriel Gonzaga tries a middle kick
Vitor Belfort blocks and steps away.
Gonzaga grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort 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
Gabriel Gonzaga 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.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gabriel Gonzaga jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Gonzaga defends.
The Phenom misses a step and Gabriel Gonzaga sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gonzaga launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Phenom!
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gonzaga struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
Gabriel Gonzaga and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gonzaga wants nothing of that and pushes The Phenom.
Poorly executed technique. Gabriel Gonzaga looks to counter!
Gonzaga showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Gabriel Gonzaga! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gonzaga is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Gonzaga decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gonzaga tries to move to full mount
Gonzaga succeeds
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to better his position on the ground...
Gonzaga is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga rolls him over and takes his back!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom
Gonzaga tries to end this with a RNC!
The Phenom manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gonzaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Gabriel Gonzaga for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows The Phenom time to recover... 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.
Gabriel Gonzaga attempts a sweep single...
Gabriel Gonzaga catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gonzaga.
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga tries to escape from the closed guard
Gonzaga succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga blocks those punches
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take advantage...
Gabriel Gonzaga wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gonzaga drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gabriel Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He is not able to do it
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gonzaga jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Gabriel Gonzaga is able to get half guard here.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Gonzaga doesn't allow him!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
Gonzaga leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gabriel Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gonzaga launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! Gonzaga tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Gabriel Gonzaga who is trying to get one hook in!
Gabriel Gonzaga has one hook in!
Gonzaga is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gonzaga tries to use some of his tricky moves but Gonzaga's is smart enough to counter him.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gonzaga goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Gabriel Gonzaga, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over The Phenom
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gonzaga jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Gabriel Gonzaga is able to get half guard here.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Gonzaga tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Gonzaga is trying to counter now!
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gonzaga who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Gabriel Gonzaga in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Left eye
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gabriel Gonzaga is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Gonzaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Gonzaga launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Vitor Belfort's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! The Phenom taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Gabriel Gonzaga by Submission (Armbar) at 1:13 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/21 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/27 (89%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Gabe was lucky and happy to have those round-breaks. He exhausted himself after about 1-2 minutes after the start of every round, and did nothing thereafter. Vitor was running on nothing for about 67% of the fight, but Gabe did not have the stamina to keep the pressure enough to finish, apparently.