Post by The Sandmen on Aug 16, 2013 14:33:44 GMT -5
Jon Fitch 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
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The Phenom's defense muffles the blows.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
Fitch doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
The Phenom moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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,
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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,
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Fitch struggles in the ground trying to break The Phenom's control
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Fitch leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
The Phenom dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fitch from the ground!
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fitch is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fitch jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jon Fitch pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Jon Fitch.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Vitor Belfort tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers The Phenom face and hooks The Phenom leg
Vitor Belfort is on his back after that trip
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Fitch measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
Fitch pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Fitch moves to shoot
The Phenom misses a knee.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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 Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom catch Jon Fitch's left arm and tries a kimura
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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 Fitch.
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Round 3
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Fitch launches a stiff jab!
The Phenom ducks that one.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab one of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
The Phenom lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
Fitch is locking that kimura...
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
That kimura looks tight...
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fitch is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Phenom's arm is bent at an awful angle! Vitor Belfort's taps again and again
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 645 s
Very good fight. Both guys damaging, and fighting and submitting and damaging. Belfort was close to beating Fitch once or twice here, but Fitch showed guts, and fought through and got the come back, and then the win.
Vitor Belfort glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The Phenom's defense muffles the blows.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
Fitch doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
The Phenom moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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,
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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,
The Phenom's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Fitch struggles in the ground trying to break The Phenom's control
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch has The Phenom controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Fitch leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
The Phenom dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Fitch from the ground!
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits The Phenom's chin like a wrecking ball! The Phenom loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fitch is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fitch jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jon Fitch pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Phenom's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Jon Fitch.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch takes a break to breathe while holding Vitor Belfort.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Vitor Belfort tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Vitor Belfort
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers The Phenom face and hooks The Phenom leg
Vitor Belfort is on his back after that trip
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Fitch measures the resilience of The Phenom's chin with an uppercut while The Phenom lands some great crosses.
Fitch pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Fitch moves to shoot
The Phenom misses a knee.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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 Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The Phenom catch Jon Fitch's left arm and tries a kimura
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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 Fitch.
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Round 3
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Fitch launches a stiff jab!
The Phenom ducks that one.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab one of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
The Phenom lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Forehead
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
Fitch is locking that kimura...
The Phenom Hyper-extended his left arm
That kimura looks tight...
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fitch is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Phenom's arm is bent at an awful angle! Vitor Belfort's taps again and again
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 645 s
Very good fight. Both guys damaging, and fighting and submitting and damaging. Belfort was close to beating Fitch once or twice here, but Fitch showed guts, and fought through and got the come back, and then the win.
Great perserverance. 
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