Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2013 16:22:58 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Rockhold
and counters with a solid straight!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains The Phenom.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that lands on Vitor Belfort's leg.
Rockhold steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
The Phenom throws a low kick
Luke Rockhold blocks.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
Luke Rockhold and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Chin
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! The Phenom is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Luke Rockhold is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Rockhold staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left eye
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The Phenom seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Vitor Belfort's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rockhold's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 1:06 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Yeah, I don't have much to add here. Vitor. Rockhold. Result. Done.
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Rockhold
and counters with a solid straight!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Luke Rockhold
that visibly pains The Phenom.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Rockhold
that lands on Vitor Belfort's leg.
Rockhold steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
The Phenom throws a low kick
Luke Rockhold blocks.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
Luke Rockhold and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Chin
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rockhold measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! The Phenom is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Luke Rockhold is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The Phenom suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Rockhold staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Vitor Belfort throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left eye
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Phenom
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rockhold dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The Phenom seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rockhold seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Rockhold laid out on the mat! Vitor Belfort's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rockhold's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 1:06 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Yeah, I don't have much to add here. Vitor. Rockhold. Result. Done.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!