Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2020 13:44:36 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz looks very relaxed.
Vitor Belfort is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tito and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Vitor Belfort tries a high kick!
Tito was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Tito is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
Vitor Belfort blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
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
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito follows Vitor Belfort
only to get counter punched in a big way! Tito needs to stop playing Vitor Belfort's game or he'll get knocked out!
Lightning fast low kick from The Phenom!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Brutal-looking high kick from Vitor Belfort!
Tito dodges!
The Phenom misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Tito!
Some big punches are landing!
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds The Phenom
The fighters are clinching.
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 Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes The Phenom forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tito Ortiz!
That one almost breaks The Phenom's chin! He is knocked down!
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to hit Tito Ortiz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tito steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Tito hyper-extended his left leg
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Tito Ortiz's head...
It lands flush with Tito Ortiz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Tito moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tito leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
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 storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
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
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
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
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 full 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by The Phenom
Tito manages to move aside
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort postures up and launches another series of punches!
Tito pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Vitor Belfort's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz shoots and grab both of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Tito lifted The Phenom's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
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.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
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.
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
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tito is in rear mount over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Tito is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Tito controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito launches a vicious knee to Vitor Belfort's head!
The Phenom pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Vitor Belfort stands up!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Tito!
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Tito Ortiz moves aside looking for a counter...
Tito is trying to counter now!
The Phenom launches a kick
but Tito Ortiz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg...
The Phenom rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tito is covering himself! The Phenom tries to force the situation and Tito clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Tito
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort throws his leg over Tito Ortiz's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Vitor Belfort's rear naked choke attempt!
Tito Ortiz frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Vitor Belfort and ends up on top!
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
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 full 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 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 half guard over The Phenom
Tito sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Tito Ortiz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tito's chin! That stops Tito in his tracks!
Tito has a small cut in his Left eye
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Tito deflects and sidesteps.
Several good body shots
land on Tito.
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?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tito Ortiz for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows The Phenom time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Brilliant combination from Tito Ortiz
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 is trying to counter now!
High kick from Vitor Belfort!
Tito seems to be done!
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tito seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Phenom's thigh
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brilliant combination from Tito Ortiz
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open 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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
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 Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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 free his leg...
Tito Ortiz uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz is holding Vitor Belfort's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tito Ortiz! That one hits Tito Ortiz cheek like a hammer!
The ref pulls off Tito Ortiz! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Right cheek
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (Knee) at 3:34 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Tito is way better. For now.
Vitor Belfort is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tito and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Vitor Belfort tries a high kick!
Tito was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Tito is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
Vitor Belfort blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
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
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito follows Vitor Belfort
only to get counter punched in a big way! Tito needs to stop playing Vitor Belfort's game or he'll get knocked out!
Lightning fast low kick from The Phenom!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Brutal-looking high kick from Vitor Belfort!
Tito dodges!
The Phenom misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Tito!
Some big punches are landing!
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds The Phenom
The fighters are clinching.
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 Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes The Phenom forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tito Ortiz!
That one almost breaks The Phenom's chin! He is knocked down!
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to hit Tito Ortiz with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tito steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Tito hyper-extended his left leg
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Tito Ortiz's head...
It lands flush with Tito Ortiz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Tito is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Tito moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tito leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
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 storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
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
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
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
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 full 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by The Phenom
Tito manages to move aside
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort postures up and launches another series of punches!
Tito pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Vitor Belfort's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz shoots and grab both of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Tito lifted The Phenom's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
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.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
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.
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
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tito is in rear mount over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Tito is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Tito controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito launches a vicious knee to Vitor Belfort's head!
The Phenom pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Vitor Belfort stands up!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Tito!
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Tito Ortiz moves aside looking for a counter...
Tito is trying to counter now!
The Phenom launches a kick
but Tito Ortiz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg...
The Phenom rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tito is covering himself! The Phenom tries to force the situation and Tito clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Tito
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort throws his leg over Tito Ortiz's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Vitor Belfort's rear naked choke attempt!
Tito Ortiz frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Vitor Belfort and ends up on top!
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
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 full 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 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 half guard over The Phenom
Tito sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Tito Ortiz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tito's chin! That stops Tito in his tracks!
Tito has a small cut in his Left eye
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible high kick!
Tito deflects and sidesteps.
Several good body shots
land on Tito.
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?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tito Ortiz for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows The Phenom time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Brilliant combination from Tito Ortiz
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 is trying to counter now!
High kick from Vitor Belfort!
Tito seems to be done!
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tito seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Phenom's thigh
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brilliant combination from Tito Ortiz
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open 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!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
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 Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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 free his leg...
Tito Ortiz uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Tito Ortiz is holding Vitor Belfort's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tito Ortiz! That one hits Tito Ortiz cheek like a hammer!
The ref pulls off Tito Ortiz! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Right cheek
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (Knee) at 3:34 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Tito is way better. For now.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!