Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2019 10:16:58 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
Tito Ortiz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tito moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort checks the kick.
The Phenom fires low kicks
punishing Tito's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz 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...
Good leg kicks from Vitor Belfort.
Tito Ortiz defends with ease.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to Tito's torso
that hits its mark.
Tito tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom is launching some bone breaking punches to Tito's ribs while in the clinch.
Tito blocks.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phenom struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to launch a few punches to Tito Ortiz
Tito is able to achieve closed guard and counter Vitor Belfort's punches.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vitor Belfort fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
Tito put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Tito Ortiz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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 3:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom catch Tito Ortiz's left arm and tries a kimura
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
Vitor Belfort wraps his arms around Tito's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz 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
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Tito's face while in the clinch!
Tito can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Tito Ortiz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tito is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom and Tito are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 half guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 open guard over Tito
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to show some ground skills
Tito Ortiz put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tito's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Tito won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz 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 side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tito Ortiz.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Tito tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
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 3
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Tito seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tito launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tito moves backwards and circles around Vitor Belfort.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort pushes Tito against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
The Phenom controls Tito Ortiz in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Tito is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Tito's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito pushes Vitor Belfort againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
The Phenom cannot escape Tito Ortiz's clinch! Tito Ortiz is just brutalizing The Phenom with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort falls hard on the mat with Tito Ortiz on top of him
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a couple of fast knees to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Great moves by Tito Ortiz! The Phenom must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tito Ortiz 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 The Phenom's moves.
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Vitor Belfort
rocks Tito!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Tito.
Vitor Belfort steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom is holding Tito Ortiz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito 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 4:05 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito 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 4:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Tito Ortiz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
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 Tito's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Nice moves from Tito Ortiz who positions himself for using his knees on The Phenom!
One, two! Look at Vitor Belfort's grimace of pain!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tito who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a couple of fast knees to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Great moves by Tito Ortiz! The Phenom must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left The Phenom staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left The Phenom staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Tito Ortiz turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by Tito!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 2:14 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 11/21 (52%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 43/60 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Lots of feeling out in the first 2 rounds, but in round 3, both men went to work, and did big damage. Pretty even too, though Tito had enough of an edge that he was able to build off of it and take over in the 4th.
Tito Ortiz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tito moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort checks the kick.
The Phenom fires low kicks
punishing Tito's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz 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...
Good leg kicks from Vitor Belfort.
Tito Ortiz defends with ease.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to Tito's torso
that hits its mark.
Tito tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom is launching some bone breaking punches to Tito's ribs while in the clinch.
Tito blocks.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phenom struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to launch a few punches to Tito Ortiz
Tito is able to achieve closed guard and counter Vitor Belfort's punches.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vitor Belfort fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
Tito put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Tito Ortiz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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 3:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom catch Tito Ortiz's left arm and tries a kimura
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
Vitor Belfort wraps his arms around Tito's arms and counters the punches.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz 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
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Tito's face while in the clinch!
Tito can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Tito Ortiz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tito is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom and Tito are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 half guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 open guard over Tito
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to show some ground skills
Tito Ortiz put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tito's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Tito won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz 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 side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tito Ortiz.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Tito tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
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 3
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Tito seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tito launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tito moves backwards and circles around Vitor Belfort.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort pushes Tito against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
The Phenom controls Tito Ortiz in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Tito is hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Tito's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito pushes Vitor Belfort againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
The Phenom cannot escape Tito Ortiz's clinch! Tito Ortiz is just brutalizing The Phenom with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort falls hard on the mat with Tito Ortiz on top of him
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a couple of fast knees to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Great moves by Tito Ortiz! The Phenom must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tito Ortiz 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 The Phenom's moves.
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Vitor Belfort
rocks Tito!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Tito.
Vitor Belfort steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom is holding Tito Ortiz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito 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 4:05 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito 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 4:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Tito Ortiz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
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 Tito's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Nice moves from Tito Ortiz who positions himself for using his knees on The Phenom!
One, two! Look at Vitor Belfort's grimace of pain!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tito who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a couple of fast knees to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Great moves by Tito Ortiz! The Phenom must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left The Phenom staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left The Phenom staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Tito Ortiz turns out the lights for The Phenom! What an astonishing KO by Tito!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 2:14 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 11/21 (52%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 43/60 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Lots of feeling out in the first 2 rounds, but in round 3, both men went to work, and did big damage. Pretty even too, though Tito had enough of an edge that he was able to build off of it and take over in the 4th.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!