Post by The Sandmen on Jul 30, 2014 13:15:53 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Josh Rosenthal 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gegard Mousasi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gegard Mousasi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mousasi
1:27 Round 1 and Mousasi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Vitor Belfort forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg...
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Mousasi's chin with an uppercut while Mousasi lands some great crosses.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Gegard Mousasi and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Mousasi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Gegard Mousasi ! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mousasi is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort kicks his legs trying to keep Gegard Mousasi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Mousasi is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Mousasi moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Gegard Mousasi .
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The Phenom receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
The Phenom was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
Mousasi manages to move aside
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi throws a combo
Vitor Belfort ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mousasi swings again, only to get countered once more! Mousasi is looking bad here!
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Mousasi.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi blocks.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Mousasi is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from The Phenom.
The kick just misses.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gegard Mousasi 's cheek! Mousasi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
It lands flush with Vitor Belfort's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
The Phenom leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Mousasi is swinging for the fences!
The Phenom backpedals and creates space. Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gegard Mousasi is on his back after that attempt
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mousasi moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Mousasi's chin with an uppercut while Mousasi lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Mousasi.
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort chases Mousasi and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Mousasi steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gegard Mousasi is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Mousasi steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
miss their mark.
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Mousasi.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mousasi's face
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Mouth
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mousasi steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Vitor Belfort.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you The Phenom! It would have finished this fight.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 4
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You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Nice beating Vitor Belfort has received.
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Vitor Belfort.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to open Mousasi's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Mousasi is unable to cover himself now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Mousasi Hyper-extended his arm
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mousasi hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gegard Mousasi
Solid shots!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi
The Phenom tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! The Phenom has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mousasi is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Vitor Belfort tries to get his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Gegard Mousasi 's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Gegard Mousasi easily defends the attempt.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phenom's is smart enough to counter him.
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phenom's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That RNC looks tight...
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Mousasi manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Mousasi continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mousasi leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mousasi's face!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Gegard Mousasi .
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Round 5
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Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phenom struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Gegard Mousasi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Vitor Belfort is punishing Mousasi! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Mousasi staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Gegard Mousasi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Vitor Belfort is punishing Mousasi! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Mousasi with punches
Mousasi reels from the strikes.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Mousasi's kick.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pulverizing punch to Mousasi's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Mousasi didn't like that.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Mousasi's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitor Belfort circles around Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gegard Mousasi 's cheek! Mousasi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Vitor Belfort turns out the lights for Mousasi! What an astonishing KO by The Phenom!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punch) at 2:36 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 21/45 (47%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/25 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 76/106 (72%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Rather dominating affair after the first round or so. Mousasi absorbed a damn-ton of damage.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Josh Rosenthal 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gegard Mousasi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gegard Mousasi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mousasi
1:27 Round 1 and Mousasi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Vitor Belfort forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg...
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
Mousasi 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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Mousasi's chin with an uppercut while Mousasi lands some great crosses.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Gegard Mousasi and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Mousasi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Gegard Mousasi ! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mousasi is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort kicks his legs trying to keep Gegard Mousasi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Mousasi is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Mousasi moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Gegard Mousasi .
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The Phenom receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
The Phenom was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
Mousasi manages to move aside
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi throws a combo
Vitor Belfort ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mousasi swings again, only to get countered once more! Mousasi is looking bad here!
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Mousasi.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi blocks.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Mousasi is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from The Phenom.
The kick just misses.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gegard Mousasi 's cheek! Mousasi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
It lands flush with Vitor Belfort's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi launches an up-kick intended for Vitor Belfort's head...
The Phenom leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Mousasi is swinging for the fences!
The Phenom backpedals and creates space. Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gegard Mousasi is on his back after that attempt
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Vitor Belfort
puts Mousasi in a world of hurt!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mousasi moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Mousasi's chin with an uppercut while Mousasi lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Mousasi.
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort chases Mousasi and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Mousasi steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gegard Mousasi is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Mousasi steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
miss their mark.
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of Mousasi.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mousasi's face
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Mouth
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mousasi steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Vitor Belfort.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you The Phenom! It would have finished this fight.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 4
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You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mousasi
Nice beating Vitor Belfort has received.
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Vitor Belfort.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort tries to open Mousasi's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Mousasi is unable to cover himself now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Mousasi Hyper-extended his arm
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mousasi hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gegard Mousasi
Solid shots!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi
The Phenom tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! The Phenom has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mousasi is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Vitor Belfort tries to get his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Gegard Mousasi 's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Gegard Mousasi easily defends the attempt.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phenom's is smart enough to counter him.
The Phenom is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phenom tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phenom's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That RNC looks tight...
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Mousasi manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Mousasi continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mousasi leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Phenom blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mousasi's face!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Gegard Mousasi .
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Round 5
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Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phenom struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Gegard Mousasi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Vitor Belfort is punishing Mousasi! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Mousasi staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Gegard Mousasi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Vitor Belfort is punishing Mousasi! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Mousasi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Mousasi with punches
Mousasi reels from the strikes.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Mousasi's kick.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pulverizing punch to Mousasi's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Mousasi didn't like that.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Mousasi's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitor Belfort circles around Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mousasi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gegard Mousasi 's cheek! Mousasi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Vitor Belfort turns out the lights for Mousasi! What an astonishing KO by The Phenom!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punch) at 2:36 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 21/45 (47%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/25 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 76/106 (72%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Rather dominating affair after the first round or so. Mousasi absorbed a damn-ton of damage.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!