Post by The Sandmen on Jun 28, 2016 9:01:04 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Bisping while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Bisping from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Bisping's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
tags The Phenom.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips The Phenom to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bisping blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Michael Bisping moves to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
The Phenom anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Bisping
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Bisping ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Bisping didn't like that.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Bisping blocks that.
Bisping and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Bisping ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Michael Bisping.
The Phenom deflects it.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
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 Bisping's moves.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left The Phenom staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by Bisping!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 2:37 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Belfort tried to have moments. Bisping politely shut them down like a babbling brook in a library on Sunday.
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Bisping from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Bisping's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
tags The Phenom.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips The Phenom to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bisping blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Michael Bisping moves to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
The Phenom anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Bisping
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Bisping ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Bisping didn't like that.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Bisping blocks that.
Bisping and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Bisping ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Michael Bisping.
The Phenom deflects it.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
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 Bisping's moves.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left The Phenom staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by Bisping!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 2:37 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 213 s
Belfort tried to have moments. Bisping politely shut them down like a babbling brook in a library on Sunday.