Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2014 12:31:46 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Michael Bisping looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The Phenom and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) is cheering him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Bisping can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
The Phenom ties him up.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and frees his leg!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Bisping!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bisping launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bisping.
The Phenom pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Bisping paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Bisping ducks under...
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Bisping tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Bisping.
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches towards Bisping's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael Bisping receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 Bisping
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping 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.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Bisping has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitor Belfort has one hook in!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Bisping with one hook in
Bisping is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bisping holds Vitor Belfort's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Michael Bisping's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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.
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
miss their mark.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom succeeds
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks those punches
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Vitor Belfort positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bisping's ribs
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Bisping ribs hard
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vitor Belfort! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michael Bisping throws an uppercut
The Phenom slips it.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Bisping.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The Phenom launches a kick
Bisping checks it and keeps distance.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Michael Bisping can't continue fighting. Mario Yamasaki doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen left eye!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 2:18 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Interesting.
Michael Bisping looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Phenom and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) is cheering him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Bisping can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
The Phenom ties him up.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and frees his leg!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Bisping!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bisping launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The Phenom moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bisping.
The Phenom pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Bisping paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Bisping ducks under...
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Bisping tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Bisping.
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches towards Bisping's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael Bisping receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 Bisping
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping 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.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Bisping has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitor Belfort has one hook in!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Bisping with one hook in
Bisping is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bisping holds Vitor Belfort's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Michael Bisping's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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.
Bisping misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
miss their mark.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom succeeds
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks those punches
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Vitor Belfort positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bisping's ribs
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
=========================================
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Bisping ribs hard
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vitor Belfort! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michael Bisping throws an uppercut
The Phenom slips it.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Bisping.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The Phenom launches a kick
Bisping checks it and keeps distance.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phenom with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Michael Bisping can't continue fighting. Mario Yamasaki doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen left eye!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 2:18 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Interesting.
UFC!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!