Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2016 8:26:06 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Vitor Belfort is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Vitor Belfort is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chael Sonnen and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
The Phenom pushes Chael Sonnen and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort throws up a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sonnen stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Chael Sonnen, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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.
Some nice shots from Chael Sonnen
miss their mark.
Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
The Phenom wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort sits up and gets an arm around Sonnen's neck!
Sonnen pushes Vitor Belfort back to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Sonnen leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sonnen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sonnen's chin! That stops Sonnen in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left eye
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Blocked by The Phenom.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sonnen spins out, but Vitor Belfort was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Phenom goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Sonnen staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Sonnen steps for a throw
The Phenom stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Sonnen's face while in the clinch!
Sonnen can't take many more shots like those!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Sonnen's face while in the clinch!
Sonnen can't take many more shots like those!
Vitor Belfort turns out the lights for Sonnen! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sonnen has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Belfort dominates Chael.
Vitor Belfort is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Vitor Belfort is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chael Sonnen and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sonnen
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
The Phenom pushes Chael Sonnen and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort throws up a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Phenom
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Sonnen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom pushes off of Chael Sonnen and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sonnen stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Chael Sonnen, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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.
Some nice shots from Chael Sonnen
miss their mark.
Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
The Phenom wraps his leg around Chael Sonnen leg and prevents him from moving.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort sits up and gets an arm around Sonnen's neck!
Sonnen pushes Vitor Belfort back to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Sonnen leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sonnen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sonnen's chin! That stops Sonnen in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left eye
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Phenom
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Blocked by The Phenom.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sonnen spins out, but Vitor Belfort was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Sonnen's eyes...
Sonnen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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 Phenom goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Sonnen staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Sonnen is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Sonnen and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Sonnen steps for a throw
The Phenom stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Brutal punches to Sonnen's face while in the clinch!
Sonnen can't take many more shots like those!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Sonnen's face while in the clinch!
Sonnen can't take many more shots like those!
Vitor Belfort turns out the lights for Sonnen! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Sonnen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sonnen has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Belfort dominates Chael.