Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2012 10:58:29 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Hector Lombard chants all around the place!
Hector Lombard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Vitor Belfort shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
glances off The Phenom's arms.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Lombard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
Lombard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Hector Lombard looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lombard goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Hector Lombard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Vitor Belfort swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard grabs The Phenom
Vitor Belfort gets thrown to the mat.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Hector Lombard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard 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
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Hector Lombard's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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.
Lombard begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
this is getting worse and worse for The Phenom
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Lombard measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Hector Lombard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard fires an unorthodox punch to The Phenom's torso
that goes wide.
Lombard misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hector Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lombard into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard is in The Phenom open guard now
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lombard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hector Lombard!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Hector Lombard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hector Lombard
Blocked by Lombard.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Vitor Belfort chases Lombard and launches a few perfect strikes
Lombard ducks backwards and avoids them.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Hector Lombard! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort's mind is definitely in the fight, Lombard just got nailed! Vitor Belfort saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lombard is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Lombard and pushes him away!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that lands on Hector Lombard's leg.
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lombard from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lombard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Hector Lombard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Hector Lombard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard throws a combo
The Phenom punches back but nobody connects.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Hector Lombard
surprises The Phenom!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
Lombard deflects it.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
Lombard pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hector Lombard!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lombard steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hector Lombard is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Hector Lombard chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
The Phenom ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Phenom is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lombard
Lombard wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hector Lombard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lombard leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Phenom moves backwards and Hector Lombard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Lombard dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hector Lombard is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Lombard's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lombard catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lombard drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over The Phenom
Lombard sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Hector Lombard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Hector Lombard looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Hector Lombard sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll out, but Hector Lombard is way ahead of him and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Vitor Belfort taps out!
Winner is Hector Lombard by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 18/37 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 238 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 21/35 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 238 s
FIrst round was all Lombard. Second round Vitor did some damage to get back into the fight and ALMOST even things up, but Lombard had a beast of a recovery session between rounds that playede a factor in this one. Apparently Vitor needs a bit of chin here, cause he went out relatively early. Maybe you can chalk some of that up to sub d - I don't really know, but I am disappointed with this Belfort.
Hector Lombard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Vitor Belfort shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Hector Lombard
glances off The Phenom's arms.
Lombard clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Lombard is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lombard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hector Lombard
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
Lombard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Hector Lombard looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Hector Lombard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lombard goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Hector Lombard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Vitor Belfort swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard grabs The Phenom
Vitor Belfort gets thrown to the mat.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Hector Lombard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard 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
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Hector Lombard on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Hector Lombard's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hector Lombard realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hector Lombard. 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.
Lombard begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
this is getting worse and worse for The Phenom
Lombard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Lombard measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Hector Lombard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard fires an unorthodox punch to The Phenom's torso
that goes wide.
Lombard misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hector Lombard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lombard into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard is in The Phenom open guard now
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Lombard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lombard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hector Lombard is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lombard
He succeeds!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hector Lombard!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
Hector Lombard 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Hector Lombard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hector Lombard
Blocked by Lombard.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Hector Lombard
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Hector Lombard breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Vitor Belfort chases Lombard and launches a few perfect strikes
Lombard ducks backwards and avoids them.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lombard showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Hector Lombard! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Hector Lombard has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort's mind is definitely in the fight, Lombard just got nailed! Vitor Belfort saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lombard is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Hector Lombard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Lombard and pushes him away!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that lands on Hector Lombard's leg.
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lombard from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lombard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Lombard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Hector Lombard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Hector Lombard's ribs!
Lombard struggles and protects himself.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Hector Lombard down... Lombard stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Hector Lombard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard throws a combo
The Phenom punches back but nobody connects.
Lombard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Hector Lombard
surprises The Phenom!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Hector Lombard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lombard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Lombard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lombard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Hector Lombard.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
Lombard deflects it.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Hector Lombard attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
puts Lombard in a world of hurt!
Lombard pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hector Lombard!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lombard steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hector Lombard is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Hector Lombard chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
The Phenom ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Phenom is holding Hector Lombard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hector Lombard shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Poorly executed technique. Hector Lombard looks to counter!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Hector Lombard avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lombard
Lombard wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hector Lombard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lombard leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Phenom moves backwards and Hector Lombard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Lombard dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hector Lombard is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
Hector Lombard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lombard struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters are clinching.
Lombard takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lombard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Hector Lombard fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Lombard who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Lombard's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
The Phenom misses a step and Hector Lombard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hector Lombard postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Hector Lombard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lombard catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Lombard's cheek from the guard.
Hector Lombard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lombard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lombard drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Hector Lombard is in closed guard over The Phenom
Hector Lombard is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Hector Lombard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Hector Lombard is in half guard over The Phenom
Lombard sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Hector Lombard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hector Lombard is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Hector Lombard looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Hector Lombard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hector Lombard is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Hector Lombard sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort tries to roll out, but Hector Lombard is way ahead of him and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Vitor Belfort taps out!
Winner is Hector Lombard by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Hector Lombard
Punches 18/37 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 238 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 21/35 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 238 s
FIrst round was all Lombard. Second round Vitor did some damage to get back into the fight and ALMOST even things up, but Lombard had a beast of a recovery session between rounds that playede a factor in this one. Apparently Vitor needs a bit of chin here, cause he went out relatively early. Maybe you can chalk some of that up to sub d - I don't really know, but I am disappointed with this Belfort.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!