Post by The Sandmen on Jul 29, 2013 0:33:29 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Vitor Belfort raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Koscheck stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Koscheck
but Vitor Belfort stops it.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Koscheck's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phenom steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Josh Koscheck'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 Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Koscheck's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. The Phenom's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Koscheck tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to take Josh Koscheck to the ground from the clinch...
Koscheck shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck hammers The Phenom face and hooks The Phenom leg
Vitor Belfort is on his back after that trip
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over The Phenom
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over The Phenom
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Koscheck is doing a great job covering himself up.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
The Phenom is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Koscheck ducks under...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Koscheck's head!
Koscheck slips the punch.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on The Phenom's face.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
miss their mark.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phenom's chin
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Koscheck launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Phenom!
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over The Phenom
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Koscheck jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Josh Koscheck is able to get half guard here.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Josh Koscheck tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Koscheck. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Josh Koscheck! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 187 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 187 s
Belfort had Koscheck in deep waters 2 different times in this fight, but he was able to fight through it. And he did fight through it, through fighting. Much better fight than I expected, if I were to be honest with you, if you would allow me to be honest with you that is.
Vitor Belfort raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Koscheck stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Koscheck
but Vitor Belfort stops it.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Koscheck's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck chases The Phenom and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phenom steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Josh Koscheck'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 Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Koscheck's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. The Phenom's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Koscheck tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to take Josh Koscheck to the ground from the clinch...
Koscheck shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck hammers The Phenom face and hooks The Phenom leg
Vitor Belfort is on his back after that trip
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over The Phenom
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over The Phenom
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Koscheck put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Koscheck is doing a great job covering himself up.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
The Phenom is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Koscheck ducks under...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Koscheck's head!
Koscheck slips the punch.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck struggles a bit before breaking The Phenom's attemp of grappling
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on The Phenom's face.
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Round 2
=========================================
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
miss their mark.
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Koscheck dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Koscheck moves aside and dodges.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Koscheck is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phenom's chin
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Koscheck launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Phenom!
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over The Phenom
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Koscheck jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Josh Koscheck is able to get half guard here.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Josh Koscheck tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Koscheck. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Josh Koscheck! The Phenom seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Phenom has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/33 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 187 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 187 s
Belfort had Koscheck in deep waters 2 different times in this fight, but he was able to fight through it. And he did fight through it, through fighting. Much better fight than I expected, if I were to be honest with you, if you would allow me to be honest with you that is.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!