Post by The Sandmen on Sept 24, 2012 17:57:40 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort! Vitor Belfort! This is what the people are chanting here.
Vitor Belfort shifts back and forth nervously.
Ferocious staredown by Newton while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Vitor Belfort and Carlos Newton touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Newton's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Newton's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Newton.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Newton's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Newton pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Newton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Newton's cheek! Newton stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
It lands flush with Vitor Belfort's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
The Phenom opts to jump inside Newton's guard.
Newton didn't see that coming. Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort pushes Carlos Newton against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Phenom jumps and tries to free his leg! Newton doesn't allow this but Vitor Belfort is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Newton.
Good job by Newton blocking and slipping the blows.
The Phenom misses a step and Carlos Newton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Newton tries to close the guard.
Newton put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton 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 closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton 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 closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Phenom pulls his arm out of danger.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Newton's face!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
The Phenom is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Newton suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Carlos Newton is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Newton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Newton's guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
Newton ties him up.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
Newton's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Newton has a small cut in his Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Newton is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Newton throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Newton is connecting with a few punches
Solid kick to the leg from Vitor Belfort
that visibly pains Newton.
Newton is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Newton
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom 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's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Newton's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Carlos Newton pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Carlos Newton down... Newton stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Carlos Newton dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The Phenom throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Carlos Newton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Phenom quickly defends.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Newton.
Newton's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Vitor Belfort has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Terrible one sided match... Newton was not ready to fight a fighter of Vitor Belfort caliber.
Quick hook by Carlos Newton
Good shot! The Phenom has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Newton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Newton moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Newton gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Newton blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Newton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Newton.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Newton's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Mouth
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Newton! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Newton doesn't defend himself!
Newton's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort sits high on Carlos Newton's chest and pulls his leg underneath Newton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Newton tries to roll out. He's too quick for Vitor Belfort and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Phenom and it cost him top position.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton 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 Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Newton staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Newton's face!
Newton's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Right eye
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to open up Carlos Newton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Newton in the side of the head
Newton has a small cut in his Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Newton's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to open up Carlos Newton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Newton in the side of the head
Newton's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Newton staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Newton's eyes...
Newton's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Vitor Belfort appears to be unbreakable
Newton struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Newton Hyper-extended his left arm
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Vitor Belfort's lock! This is over! Newton didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Submission (Armbar) at 4:58 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 36/44 (82%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Neat. If you know what I mean...
Vitor Belfort shifts back and forth nervously.
Ferocious staredown by Newton while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Vitor Belfort and Carlos Newton touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Newton's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Newton's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Newton.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Newton's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carlos Newton pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Newton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Newton's cheek! Newton stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
It lands flush with Vitor Belfort's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
The Phenom opts to jump inside Newton's guard.
Newton didn't see that coming. Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort pushes Carlos Newton against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Phenom jumps and tries to free his leg! Newton doesn't allow this but Vitor Belfort is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Newton.
Good job by Newton blocking and slipping the blows.
The Phenom misses a step and Carlos Newton sees an opportunity to counter him!
Carlos Newton tries to close the guard.
Newton put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton 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 closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton 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 closed guard over Newton
Carlos Newton overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Phenom pulls his arm out of danger.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Newton's face!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
The Phenom is in closed guard... Newton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Newton suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Newton
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Carlos Newton is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Carlos Newton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Newton's guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
Newton ties him up.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
Newton's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Newton has a small cut in his Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Carlos Newton is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Newton throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Newton is connecting with a few punches
Solid kick to the leg from Vitor Belfort
that visibly pains Newton.
Newton is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Carlos Newton
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Carlos Newton tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom 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's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Newton's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Newton's head
Those punches are hitting! Newton covers his head!
Carlos Newton pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Carlos Newton
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to take Carlos Newton down... Newton stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Carlos Newton dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The Phenom throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Carlos Newton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Phenom quickly defends.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Newton.
Newton's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Vitor Belfort has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Terrible one sided match... Newton was not ready to fight a fighter of Vitor Belfort caliber.
Quick hook by Carlos Newton
Good shot! The Phenom has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Newton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Newton moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Newton gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Newton blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Carlos Newton gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Newton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Newton.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Newton's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Mouth
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Carlos Newton! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Carlos Newton doesn't defend himself!
Newton's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort sits high on Carlos Newton's chest and pulls his leg underneath Newton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Newton tries to roll out. He's too quick for Vitor Belfort and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Phenom and it cost him top position.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton 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 Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom suddenly holds Carlos Newton's arm and tries an armbar!
Newton can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Newton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Newton tries to cover his face,
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Newton's side.
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Newton is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Newton!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The Phenom is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Newton.
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Newton staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Newton tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Newton's face!
Newton's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Newton's Right eye
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to open up Carlos Newton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Newton in the side of the head
Newton has a small cut in his Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Newton's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to open up Carlos Newton's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Newton in the side of the head
Newton's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Newton staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Newton's eyes...
Newton's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Vitor Belfort appears to be unbreakable
Newton struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Newton Hyper-extended his left arm
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Vitor Belfort's lock! This is over! Newton didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Submission (Armbar) at 4:58 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 36/44 (82%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 352 s
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Neat. If you know what I mean...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!