Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5
The Phenom enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Brian Stann is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brian Stann leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
All American shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Stann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phenom who put distance between them
All American 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 All American.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to All American's torso
that hits its mark.
Hard blow to All American's mid-section, he seems hurt
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
All American struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Brian Stann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom misses a step and Brian Stann sees an opportunity to counter him!
All American tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Brian Stann.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The Phenom and All American circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Brian Stann jumps back and jabs
All American seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with All American.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes All American into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
All American 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 All American.
Brian Stann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brian Stann attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
All American misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises All American with a double overhooks!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Brian Stann's ribs!
Brian Stann's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to All American's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Brian Stann's ribs!
Brian Stann's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to All American's head
Those punches are hitting! All American covers his head!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Brian Stann
well done All American falls hard on the mat
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
All American tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
Brian Stann tries a middle kick
The Phenom blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
Nice punches from Brian Stann.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Brian Stann has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from All American!
The Phenom blocks that kick with his leg.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
All American blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brian Stann's cheek! All American stumbles and the falls to the mat!
All American's Right cheek is beginning to swell
All American has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Brian Stann to stand up.
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
All American evades.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
All American misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
All American has a small cut in his Chin
All American launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort blocks
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Brian Stann is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort chases All American and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! All American steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Right cheek
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
All American blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brian Stann's cheek! All American stumbles and the falls to the mat!
All American has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
All American's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
The Phenom blocks and pushes his opponent.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see All American's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Stann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over All American
All American doesn't stop bleeding.
All American tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over All American
All American launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Phenom's ribs.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over All American
Brian Stann's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom is in closed guard... All American tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Brian Stann is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
All American tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Phenom struggles and frees his leg!
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Brian Stann is in closed guard over The Phenom
All American tries to escape from closed guard...
All American struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
All American launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort rolls over himself and stands up while Brian Stann rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brian Stann. 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like All American was hit by a bus!
All American's Chin is beginning to swell
Brian Stann continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brian Stann tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Vitor Belfort's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking All American from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
All American's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Forehead
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Brian Stann looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Brian Stann is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
All American's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American has a small cut in his Chin
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
You can see All American's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows All American to get back to his feet.
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
that lands on All American's face like a cannon ball!
Brian Stann can't continue fighting. Mario Yamasaki doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
All American has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (punches & damage) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 12/28 (43%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 28/40 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 86 s
Sometimes you have to do a meaningless fight for no other reason than you want to see it. That was the case here. Nothing gained, nothing lost. Just a cool fight.
The fight itself was meh though, with Stann just never quite getting back to the beast he once was. Losing is for Losers, Brian. Are you a loser? In this case, yes. Yes you are. Cause you lost. See how that works? GOOD. Now STOP ruddy LOSING.
Brian Stann is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brian Stann leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
All American shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brian Stann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phenom who put distance between them
All American 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 All American.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to All American's torso
that hits its mark.
Hard blow to All American's mid-section, he seems hurt
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
All American struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Brian Stann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom misses a step and Brian Stann sees an opportunity to counter him!
All American tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Brian Stann.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The Phenom and All American circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Brian Stann jumps back and jabs
All American seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with All American.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes All American into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
All American 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 All American.
Brian Stann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brian Stann attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
All American misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
He surprises All American with a double overhooks!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Brian Stann's ribs!
Brian Stann's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to All American's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Brian Stann's ribs!
Brian Stann's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to All American's head
Those punches are hitting! All American covers his head!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Brian Stann
well done All American falls hard on the mat
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
All American tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
Brian Stann tries a middle kick
The Phenom blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Phenom Hyper-extended his arm
Nice punches from Brian Stann.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Brian Stann has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from All American!
The Phenom blocks that kick with his leg.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
All American blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brian Stann's cheek! All American stumbles and the falls to the mat!
All American's Right cheek is beginning to swell
All American has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Brian Stann to stand up.
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
All American evades.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
All American misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
All American has a small cut in his Chin
All American launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort blocks
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Brian Stann is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort chases All American and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! All American steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Right cheek
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
All American blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brian Stann's cheek! All American stumbles and the falls to the mat!
All American has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
All American's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
The Phenom blocks and pushes his opponent.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see All American's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Stann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over All American
All American doesn't stop bleeding.
All American tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over All American
All American launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Phenom's ribs.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over All American
Brian Stann's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom is in closed guard... All American tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Brian Stann is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
All American tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Phenom struggles and frees his leg!
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Brian Stann is in closed guard over The Phenom
All American tries to escape from closed guard...
All American struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brian Stann is in half guard over The Phenom
All American launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort rolls over himself and stands up while Brian Stann rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brian Stann. 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like All American was hit by a bus!
All American's Chin is beginning to swell
Brian Stann continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brian Stann tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Vitor Belfort's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking All American from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
All American's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Forehead
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Brian Stann looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Brian Stann is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
All American's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American has a small cut in his Chin
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The Phenom is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
You can see All American's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows All American to get back to his feet.
Brian Stann seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Brian Stann is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
that lands on All American's face like a cannon ball!
Brian Stann can't continue fighting. Mario Yamasaki doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
All American has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (punches & damage) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 12/28 (43%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 112 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 28/40 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 86 s
Sometimes you have to do a meaningless fight for no other reason than you want to see it. That was the case here. Nothing gained, nothing lost. Just a cool fight.
The fight itself was meh though, with Stann just never quite getting back to the beast he once was. Losing is for Losers, Brian. Are you a loser? In this case, yes. Yes you are. Cause you lost. See how that works? GOOD. Now STOP ruddy LOSING.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!