Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2014 15:25:24 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Serra while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Serra and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:14 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Serra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shovel hook by Matt Serra
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Serra is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Serra tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Matt Serra is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Serra is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Matt Serra looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra tries a hook to the body
but The Phenom manages to dodge it
Matt Serra 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
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Matt Serra tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Serra stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Serra has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Serra
The Phenom is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
Vitor Belfort any adventage in the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra 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.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Matt Serra and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Matt Serra
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Serra.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Serra was hit by a bus!
Serra throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Matt Serra throws a combo
The Phenom punches back but nobody connects.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Phenom quickly defends.
The Phenom moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
The Phenom wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punches & Damage) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Not sure why we needed to clarify "& damage" here, simulator. Pretty much be definition a TKO stoppage is a stoppage based on damage (or perceived damage). But okay. This went more or less as expected. I probably should have mentioned I believe we have allowed Belfort to compete with a TRT exemption here. YOu have to talk to his team to confirm that. Probably should have mentioned that before predictions opened I guess. Meh well, what can ya do, eh?
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Serra and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:14 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Serra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shovel hook by Matt Serra
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Serra is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Serra tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Matt Serra is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Serra is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Matt Serra looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra tries a hook to the body
but The Phenom manages to dodge it
Matt Serra 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
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Forehead
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Matt Serra tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over The Phenom
Serra is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
=========================================
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Serra stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Serra has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over The Phenom
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Serra
The Phenom is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
Vitor Belfort any adventage in the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra 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.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Matt Serra and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Matt Serra
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Serra.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Serra was hit by a bus!
Serra throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Matt Serra throws a combo
The Phenom punches back but nobody connects.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Phenom quickly defends.
The Phenom moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
The Phenom wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punches & Damage) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Not sure why we needed to clarify "& damage" here, simulator. Pretty much be definition a TKO stoppage is a stoppage based on damage (or perceived damage). But okay. This went more or less as expected. I probably should have mentioned I believe we have allowed Belfort to compete with a TRT exemption here. YOu have to talk to his team to confirm that. Probably should have mentioned that before predictions opened I guess. Meh well, what can ya do, eh?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!