Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2013 19:42:28 GMT -5
Thiago Alves is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Vitor Belfort looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Now Thiago Alves put his title in contention against The Phenom.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alves and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alves avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
Alves throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Alves's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alves.
Vitor Belfort's reflexes save him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Thiago Alves tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Thiago Alves pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alves who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Alves is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Alves tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Thiago Alves fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Body shots by Thiago Alves
The Phenom covers up.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Alves tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves 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 has a small cut in his Right cheek
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves 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 Alves's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom holds Thiago Alves's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Thiago Alves
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Thiago Alves put The Phenom in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alves is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Vitor Belfort
allows Alves to land a solid head kick.
The Phenom's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The Phenom hyper-extended his leg
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brutal-looking high kick from Thiago Alves!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Alves
grazes the chin of The Phenom.
The ref pulls off Thiago Alves! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Hook) at 1:15 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Thiago Alves defends the Middleweight title!
This seemed like a fuck-off fight, but Belfort actually made it REALLY close early. He landed 2-3 HUGE shots, that had Alves in some big danger. From there, Alves was able to fight through it and get back in the fight. Then he was able to take over. You can't really question Alves' Heart of a Champion, since he has lots a few of these "fought through it" fights now, I believe. Vitor's Cinderella story ends. For not. Unless he gets some upgrade boosts. Cause now we know he has it in him to a) make it to championship fights, and b) have a chance in them. Keep in mind, this fight, though destruction, was still closer than the Rousey-Cyborg fight, and Rousey is the most upgraded fighter on this site. This crap is why I love ManMMA!!!
Vitor Belfort looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Now Thiago Alves put his title in contention against The Phenom.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alves and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alves avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
Alves throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Alves's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Alves.
Vitor Belfort's reflexes save him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Thiago Alves tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Thiago Alves is taking the best of the fight.
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Thiago Alves pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alves who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Alves is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over The Phenom
Alves tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Thiago Alves fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Body shots by Thiago Alves
The Phenom covers up.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over The Phenom
Alves tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves 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 has a small cut in his Right cheek
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves 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 Alves's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Phenom has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
The Phenom is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom holds Thiago Alves's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Thiago Alves
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Thiago Alves put The Phenom in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alves is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Vitor Belfort
allows Alves to land a solid head kick.
The Phenom's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom's Chin is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The Phenom hyper-extended his leg
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brutal-looking high kick from Thiago Alves!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The Phenom's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
Vitor Belfort is a bloody mess!
A left hook from Alves
grazes the chin of The Phenom.
The ref pulls off Thiago Alves! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishment he's received!
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Hook) at 1:15 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 235 s
Thiago Alves defends the Middleweight title!
This seemed like a fuck-off fight, but Belfort actually made it REALLY close early. He landed 2-3 HUGE shots, that had Alves in some big danger. From there, Alves was able to fight through it and get back in the fight. Then he was able to take over. You can't really question Alves' Heart of a Champion, since he has lots a few of these "fought through it" fights now, I believe. Vitor's Cinderella story ends. For not. Unless he gets some upgrade boosts. Cause now we know he has it in him to a) make it to championship fights, and b) have a chance in them. Keep in mind, this fight, though destruction, was still closer than the Rousey-Cyborg fight, and Rousey is the most upgraded fighter on this site. This crap is why I love ManMMA!!!