Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2013 20:05:22 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Vitor Belfort is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rory can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rory is swinging for the fences!
The Phenom backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Rory.
0:39 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vitor Belfort throws a combo
Rory MacDonald ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Phenom swings again, only to get countered once more! The Phenom is looking bad here!
Brutal combination from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom moves aside and dodges.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Rory MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald 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
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rory is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
tags The Phenom.
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Rory MacDonald attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom reels from the strikes.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Rory
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald'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 Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
Rory misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Rory MacDonald slips his head out and ends up in Vitor Belfort's guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rory is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Rory
Vitor Belfort throws his leg over Rory MacDonald's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Vitor Belfort's rear naked choke attempt!
Rory MacDonald frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Vitor Belfort and ends up on top!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Rory MacDonald pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Rory shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Rory MacDonald forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Vitor Belfort, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Rory follows Vitor Belfort
The Phenom fakes a move.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
misses its target.
The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Rory
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
just misses Rory.
The Phenom misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory MacDonald is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom's corner looks worried!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left eye
Rory steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rory has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phenom launches a furious hook!
That hits Rory's chin like a wrecking ball! Rory loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald 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.
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. The Phenom is in open guard over Rory now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Rory MacDonald.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort grapple with Rory MacDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort has seen better days.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rory breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort struggles a bit before breaking Rory's attemp of grappling
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rory from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
The Phenom uses his strength to keep The Phenom at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rory avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phenom who put distance between them
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
Body shots by Vitor Belfort
Solid blows to Rory's abdomen.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
Rory Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Vitor Belfort appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal combination from Vitor Belfort!
Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy is asking Rory to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rory.
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 26/37 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Good show by Vitor. Not TOO bad show from Rory. But much better by Vitor. Cause he won, and winning is everything.
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Vitor Belfort is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Phenom launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rory can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rory is swinging for the fences!
The Phenom backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Rory.
0:39 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vitor Belfort throws a combo
Rory MacDonald ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Phenom swings again, only to get countered once more! The Phenom is looking bad here!
Brutal combination from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom moves aside and dodges.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from The Phenom.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Rory MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald 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
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rory is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
tags The Phenom.
The Phenom's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Rory MacDonald attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom reels from the strikes.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Rory
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald'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 Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
Rory misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Rory MacDonald slips his head out and ends up in Vitor Belfort's guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort regains full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rory is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Rory
Vitor Belfort throws his leg over Rory MacDonald's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Vitor Belfort's rear naked choke attempt!
Rory MacDonald frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Vitor Belfort and ends up on top!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Rory MacDonald pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Rory shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Rory MacDonald forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Vitor Belfort, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Rory follows Vitor Belfort
The Phenom fakes a move.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
misses its target.
The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Rory
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
just misses Rory.
The Phenom misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory MacDonald is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom's corner looks worried!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left eye
Rory steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rory has a small cut in his Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phenom launches a furious hook!
That hits Rory's chin like a wrecking ball! Rory loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald 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.
The Phenom is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. The Phenom is in open guard over Rory now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Rory MacDonald.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort grapple with Rory MacDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort has seen better days.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rory breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort struggles a bit before breaking Rory's attemp of grappling
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Vitor Belfort launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rory from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
The Phenom uses his strength to keep The Phenom at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Rory avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The Phenom doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phenom who put distance between them
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Rory
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
Body shots by Vitor Belfort
Solid blows to Rory's abdomen.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Rory
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
Rory Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Vitor Belfort appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal combination from Vitor Belfort!
Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy is asking Rory to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rory.
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 17/40 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 26/37 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/16 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Good show by Vitor. Not TOO bad show from Rory. But much better by Vitor. Cause he won, and winning is everything.