Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2021 22:29:26 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Evans is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Phenom's ribs.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Evans
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vitor Belfort! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Evans's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom goes to the body...
his punches graze Evans's arm.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Blocked by The Phenom.
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans 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.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
Evans is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Evans doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans 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
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Vitor Belfort blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans 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!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Vitor Belfort down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Rashad Evans with a right hand.
Evans steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Phenom misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! The Phenom has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Evans
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Evans has one hook in and keeps working!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans 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!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort suddenly spins around...
Rashad Evans was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes The Phenom forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Evans is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Evans to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Phenom staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans is in rear mount 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 Evans's moves.
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Phenom staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Rashad Evans tries to get his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Vitor Belfort's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Evans is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Vitor Belfort easily defends the attempt.
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
John McCarthy is asking The Phenom to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Phenom.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (GnP) at 2:57 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/40 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 97/128 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 779 s
All Rashad. Vitor never quite got to where he needed to be on this site, and this fite was no different
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rashad Evans is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Evans is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Phenom's ribs.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Evans
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vitor Belfort! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
Evans shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Evans's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom goes to the body...
his punches graze Evans's arm.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Blocked by The Phenom.
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans 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.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
Evans is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Evans doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans 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
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Evans knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Vitor Belfort blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans 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!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Nose
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans 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!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Vitor Belfort down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Evans is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans was tooling Vitor Belfort for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Vitor Belfort lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Rashad Evans with a right hand.
Evans steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Phenom misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Rashad Evans
Good shot! The Phenom has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over The Phenom
Rashad Evans tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Evans
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Evans has one hook in and keeps working!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Evans's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans 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!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort suddenly spins around...
Rashad Evans was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes The Phenom forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Evans is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
Evans decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans 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 moves fast and now he is standing
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Evans to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Phenom's face
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Phenom staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans is in rear mount 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 Evans's moves.
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
That punishment by Rashad Evans has left The Phenom staggered! Rashad Evans should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Rashad Evans tries to get his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Vitor Belfort's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Evans is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom struggles to free himself
Vitor Belfort easily defends the attempt.
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Evans has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Evans now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Evans is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
John McCarthy is asking The Phenom to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Phenom.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (GnP) at 2:57 Round 4
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/40 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 97/128 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 779 s
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