Post by The Sandmen on Aug 18, 2014 13:47:28 GMT -5
Chris Leben 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.
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Leben looks to be in very good shape.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Some nice shots from Chris Leben
miss their mark.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Leben throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Leben stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Leben and raining down combinations!
Leben's corner looks worried!
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Chris Leben is in The Phenom open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Leben's ribs.
That hit Leben who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Chris Leben.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Leben looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Leben tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Leben.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Leben
Solid shots!
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Leben
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort pushes Leben's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! Leben is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Leben! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Leben doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Chris Leben launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to The Phenom's thigh
Loud pop!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Chris Leben's head...
It lands flush with Chris Leben's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to The Phenom's thigh
The Phenom checks that kick!
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Leben launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
Chris Leben shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Leben into his guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chris Leben! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom sits over his knees and pushes away Leben's leg!
Vitor Belfort is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Leben
Chris Leben doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Chris Leben 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
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Chris Leben hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left eye
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Chris Leben and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Leben is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Leben's face
Leben shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Vitor Belfort isolates Chris Leben's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Leben is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Chris Leben down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Leben work his BJJ game.
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Leben is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Leben 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Leben may be in trouble!
Nice punches from Vitor Belfort.
Leben staggers backwards. The Phenom wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Leben's Right eye is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Vitor Belfort caliber.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leben tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort chases Leben and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Leben steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Chris Leben and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
Leben has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chris Leben charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Chin
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben stumbles backwards staggered and Vitor Belfort launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Leben is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Leben 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 Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben 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 Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
The Phenom has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Phenom cartwheels towards Leben!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Chris Leben.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Leben tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to open up Chris Leben's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Leben in the side of the head
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Phenom drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort hovers above Leben
Good punches to Leben's body.
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Leben from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Chris Leben...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom catch Chris Leben's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Leben holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Solid kick to the leg from Chris Leben
The Phenom checks it.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Leben's face
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Leben throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Leben's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Leben dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Leben and raining down combinations!
Leben's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Chris Leben and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Chris Leben...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Chris Leben to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Leben
Leben 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 Leben with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Vitor Belfort hovers above Leben
Chris Leben stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Leben has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Leben uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Chris Leben. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
The Phenom launches a kick
Leben checks it and keeps distance.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort's mind is definitely in the fight, Leben just got nailed! Vitor Belfort saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Leben is going to have a headache after this one.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Leben's Chin is beginning to swell
The Phenom pushes Chris Leben and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort was tooling Chris Leben for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Leben lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Leben!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Leben against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Leben's jaw!
Leben's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Leben 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.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Mario Yamasaki 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 5
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Good front kick from The Phenom!
Leben stumbles backwards after that one!
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Vitor Belfort!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Forehead
Leben seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Leben swings...
...no good.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Leben!
Leben's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Leben attempts a shoot
Vitor Belfort hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Leben's Right eye is beginning to swell
Leben has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Leben staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Leben was hit by a bus!
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Leben staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Leben looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Chris Leben is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Leben laid out on the mat! Vitor Belfort's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 1:21 Round 5
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 18/46 (39%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 680 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 55/69 (80%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/48 (85%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Leben is tough as hell. This fight was over in the 2nd, but Leben stuck around til the 5th.
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Leben looks to be in very good shape.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Some nice shots from Chris Leben
miss their mark.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Leben throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Leben stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Leben and raining down combinations!
Leben's corner looks worried!
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Chris Leben is in The Phenom open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Leben's ribs.
That hit Leben who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Chris Leben.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chris Leben looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Leben in his guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Leben tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Leben.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Leben
Solid shots!
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left cheek
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chris Leben
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort pushes Leben's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! Leben is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Leben! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Leben doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Chris Leben launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off The Phenom's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Vitor Belfort's cheek! The Phenom stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to The Phenom's thigh
Loud pop!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
The Phenom tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort launches an up-kick intended for Chris Leben's head...
It lands flush with Chris Leben's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to The Phenom's thigh
The Phenom checks that kick!
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Leben is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Leben launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
Chris Leben shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Leben into his guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chris Leben! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom sits over his knees and pushes away Leben's leg!
Vitor Belfort is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Leben
Chris Leben doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Chris Leben 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
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Chris Leben hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Left eye
Chris Leben is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over The Phenom
Leben use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Chris Leben and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Leben is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Leben's face
Leben shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Vitor Belfort isolates Chris Leben's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Leben is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Chris Leben down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The Phenom tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Vitor Belfort controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Leben work his BJJ game.
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
Leben is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Leben 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Leben blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Leben's cheek! Leben stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Leben may be in trouble!
Nice punches from Vitor Belfort.
Leben staggers backwards. The Phenom wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Leben's Right eye is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Vitor Belfort caliber.
The Phenom jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Vitor Belfort pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leben tries to take Vitor Belfort down... The Phenom stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
Vitor Belfort dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort chases Leben and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Leben steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Chris Leben and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
Leben has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phenom blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chris Leben charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
The Phenom feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Chin
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben stumbles backwards staggered and Vitor Belfort launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Leben is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
The Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chris Leben 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 Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben 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 Phenom is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
The Phenom has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Phenom cartwheels towards Leben!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Chris Leben.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
Chris Leben attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The Phenom is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Leben tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to open up Chris Leben's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Leben in the side of the head
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Phenom drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Vitor Belfort hovers above Leben
Good punches to Leben's body.
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Vitor Belfort aggressively and repeatedly punches Leben.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Leben
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Leben from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Chris Leben...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
Leben tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
The Phenom catch Chris Leben's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Leben holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Solid kick to the leg from Chris Leben
The Phenom checks it.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Leben's face
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Leben throws a lazy kick
The Phenom dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Leben's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Leben dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phenom from the ground!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Leben and raining down combinations!
Leben's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Leben
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Chris Leben and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Chris Leben...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Chris Leben
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Chris Leben to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over Leben
Leben 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 Leben with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Vitor Belfort hovers above Leben
Chris Leben stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over Leben with one hook in
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Leben has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Leben uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Leben's blood making stains in the mat.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Chris Leben. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
The Phenom launches a kick
Leben checks it and keeps distance.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort's mind is definitely in the fight, Leben just got nailed! Vitor Belfort saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Leben is going to have a headache after this one.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Leben's Chin is beginning to swell
The Phenom pushes Chris Leben and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort was tooling Chris Leben for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chris Leben lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Leben!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Leben against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Leben's jaw!
Leben's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Leben 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.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Mario Yamasaki 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 5
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Good front kick from The Phenom!
Leben stumbles backwards after that one!
Chris Leben continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal-looking high kick from Vitor Belfort!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Forehead
Leben seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chris Leben swings...
...no good.
Leben misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Leben!
Leben's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Leben seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Vitor Belfort!
Leben attempts a shoot
Vitor Belfort hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Leben's Right eye is beginning to swell
Leben has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Leben staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Phenom.
It looks like Leben was hit by a bus!
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Vitor Belfort has left Leben staggered! Vitor Belfort should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Leben looks rattled! Vitor Belfort sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Chris Leben is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Leben laid out on the mat! Vitor Belfort's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punches) at 1:21 Round 5
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 18/46 (39%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 680 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 55/69 (80%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/48 (85%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 700 s
Leben is tough as hell. This fight was over in the 2nd, but Leben stuck around til the 5th.
Fuck You Vitor! lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!