Post by The Sandmen on May 14, 2015 9:06:48 GMT -5
Michael Bisping looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom throws a body kick.
Blocked by Bisping.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bisping.
Vitor Belfort's reflexes save him!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Bisping forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Phenom holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Vitor Belfort for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Bisping time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort charges at Bisping throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bisping is rocked!
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Bisping
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Michael Bisping slips his head out and ends up in Vitor Belfort's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Bisping's punches
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Michael Bisping in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
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
The Phenom tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around The Phenom's arms and counters the punches.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Michael Bisping down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
deflected by Bisping.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Vitor Belfort, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
Vitor Belfort and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bisping 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.
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bisping stops that one with his ribs!
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lightning fast low kick from Bisping!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Bisping!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Bisping against the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips The Phenom to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Michael Bisping's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Michael Bisping moves to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
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,
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Phenom misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Right eye
Nice punches from Vitor Belfort.
Even nicer blocks from Bisping.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping 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!
Bisping is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Bisping, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Bisping tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bisping is clinching with The Phenom.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
The Phenom staggers backwards. Bisping wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Michael Bisping and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
Michael Bisping is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Bisping leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Chin
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
this is getting worse and worse for Bisping
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Phenom into his guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over 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 closed guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from The Phenom's punches
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping 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 Bisping
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Bisping tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bisping blocks that. He made it look easy!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Bisping's right cheek.
Vitor Belfort tries a high kick!
Bisping was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Michael Bisping 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!
Bisping is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Bisping moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Bisping tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Superb haymaker by Bisping
that lands on The Phenom's face like a cannon ball!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
The Phenom is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bisping and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Vitor Belfort's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom steps forward
Michael Bisping catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
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!
Bisping moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Bisping steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar from Michael Bisping appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar from Michael Bisping appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Bisping.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michael Bisping.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Good front kick from The Phenom!
Michael Bisping blocks
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
Bisping is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! The Phenom was not intelligently defending himself!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 0:52 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 42/55 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/46 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 27/46 (59%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/19 (16%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Very good fight, damage done all over the place. Bisping just got the better of Vit and Michaelled him on up.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom throws a body kick.
Blocked by Bisping.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bisping.
Vitor Belfort's reflexes save him!
The Phenom leads with a punch
Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Vitor Belfort launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Phenom throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks The Phenom!
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
The Phenom's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Vitor Belfort embrace and tries to move away...
Vitor Belfort pushes Bisping forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping catches an ankle and The Phenom is tripped to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Phenom holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Vitor Belfort for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Bisping time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort charges at Bisping throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bisping is rocked!
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Bisping
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Michael Bisping slips his head out and ends up in Vitor Belfort's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Michael Bisping tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Bisping's punches
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Michael Bisping in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
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
The Phenom tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around The Phenom's arms and counters the punches.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Michael Bisping down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
deflected by Bisping.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Vitor Belfort, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
The Phenom slips the punch.
Vitor Belfort and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bisping 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.
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bisping stops that one with his ribs!
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lightning fast low kick from Bisping!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and launches himself over Bisping!
Nice move by The Phenom who clinches and pushes Bisping against the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips The Phenom to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Michael Bisping's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over The Phenom
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Michael Bisping moves to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
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,
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Phenom's face with those brutal elbows! The Phenom needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Phenom misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping leans back...
The Phenom eyes him warily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over The Phenom
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Vitor Belfort work his BJJ game.
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Right eye
Nice punches from Vitor Belfort.
Even nicer blocks from Bisping.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping 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!
Bisping is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping creates space and allows Vitor Belfort to stand up.
The Phenom climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phenom launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Bisping, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Bisping tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bisping is clinching with The Phenom.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
The Phenom staggers backwards. Bisping wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Michael Bisping and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
Michael Bisping is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Bisping leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Chin
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts The Phenom in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Vitor Belfort seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Phenom begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
this is getting worse and worse for Bisping
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Phenom into his guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over 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 closed guard over Bisping
Vitor Belfort tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from The Phenom's punches
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping 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 Bisping
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Bisping
The Phenom is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Bisping tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bisping blocks that. He made it look easy!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Bisping's right cheek.
Vitor Belfort tries a high kick!
Bisping was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Michael Bisping 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!
Bisping is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Bisping moves backwards and gestures for Vitor Belfort to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Bisping tries to grapple
The Phenom moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Superb haymaker by Bisping
that lands on The Phenom's face like a cannon ball!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
The Phenom is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bisping and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Vitor Belfort's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
The Phenom steps forward
Michael Bisping catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
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!
Bisping moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Several good body shots
land on The Phenom.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Bisping steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
gets deflected.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Phenom's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar from Michael Bisping appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
That Armbar from Michael Bisping appears to be unbreakable
The Phenom struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Michael Bisping.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping 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 clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michael Bisping.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Good front kick from The Phenom!
Michael Bisping blocks
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
that stun The Phenom.
Bisping is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Michael Bisping tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Vitor Belfort's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! The Phenom was not intelligently defending himself!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 0:52 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 42/55 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/46 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 27/46 (59%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/19 (16%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Very good fight, damage done all over the place. Bisping just got the better of Vit and Michaelled him on up.
...oh, wait. lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!