Post by The Sandmen on Sept 22, 2015 8:34:27 GMT -5
Carlos Newton raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Newton and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carlos Newton!
The Phenom ducks under...
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Here comes Vitor Belfort with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Newton's ribs!
Newton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Newton receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Newton hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
that lands on Newton's face like a cannon ball!
Carlos Newton moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton tries to move to full mount
Newton's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Newton can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Carlos Newton and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Newton launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible high kick!
Newton is worried!
The Phenom moves to shoot
but Carlos Newton delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The Phenom's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Newton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton tries a high kick!
The Phenom blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Newton stops that one with his ribs!
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Newton's cheek! Newton stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Newton tries to hit Vitor Belfort with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Phenom steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Carlos Newton to stand up.
Carlos Newton is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort and Newton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Newton's face
The Phenom is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Carlos Newton manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton 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.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carlos Newton is not able to stop Newton ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Carlos Newton throws a looping left hand...
The Phenom moves aside and dodges.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to The Phenom's face.
Vitor Belfort pushes away Newton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Newton stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
Newton is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Newton looks to pass to mount...
Newton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort creates enough space to control Carlos Newton's leg.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Newton looks to counter!
Carlos Newton tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Newton continues in closed guard
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Newton ribs hard
Nice beating Carlos Newton has received.
Carlos Newton tries a hook to the body
but The Phenom manages to dodge it
Vitor Belfort circles around Newton
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Newton has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Newton is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Newton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Carlos Newton.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Carlos Newton wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Newton goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Phenom tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton 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.
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carlos Newton
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton throws up a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort postures up and breaks the triangle.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Newton goes to the body...
his punches graze The Phenom's arm.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom fires low kicks
punishing Newton's legs repeatedly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Newton!
The Phenom dodges!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Newton!
The Phenom pushes Carlos Newton and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Newton's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Newton to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Newton's chin! That stops Newton in his tracks!
Newton hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Vitor Belfort knocks Newton out cold in a stunning fashion!
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punch) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Newton did well for this fight.
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Newton and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carlos Newton!
The Phenom ducks under...
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Here comes Vitor Belfort with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Newton's ribs!
Newton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Phenom launches a furious low kick!
Newton receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Newton hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is opening up on The Phenom and raining down combinations!
The Phenom doesn't look worried as he defends.
Superb haymaker by The Phenom
that lands on Newton's face like a cannon ball!
Carlos Newton moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Newton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Newton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton tries to move to full mount
Newton's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carlos Newton can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Carlos Newton tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Carlos Newton's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Carlos Newton and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Carlos Newton is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
The Phenom is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Newton launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible high kick!
Newton is worried!
The Phenom moves to shoot
but Carlos Newton delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The Phenom's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Newton is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Carlos Newton tries a high kick!
The Phenom blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Newton stops that one with his ribs!
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Newton blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Newton's cheek! Newton stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Newton tries to hit Vitor Belfort with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Phenom steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Carlos Newton kicks his legs trying to keep Vitor Belfort away.
Vitor Belfort takes a kick to the body.
The Phenom is standing while Newton is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Carlos Newton to stand up.
Carlos Newton is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort and Newton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Vitor Belfort tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Newton's face
The Phenom is holding Carlos Newton's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Newton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Carlos Newton
Carlos Newton attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Carlos Newton manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton 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.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carlos Newton is not able to stop Newton ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Carlos Newton throws a looping left hand...
The Phenom moves aside and dodges.
Newton misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Newton is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to The Phenom's face.
Vitor Belfort pushes away Newton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Newton stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
Newton is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos Newton is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Carlos Newton looks to pass to mount...
Newton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort creates enough space to control Carlos Newton's leg.
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom measures the resilience of Newton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Newton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Newton looks to counter!
Carlos Newton tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Newton
He succeeds!
Carlos Newton is in closed guard over The Phenom
Newton struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Newton continues in closed guard
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Newton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits Newton ribs hard
Nice beating Carlos Newton has received.
Carlos Newton tries a hook to the body
but The Phenom manages to dodge it
Vitor Belfort circles around Newton
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Newton
The fighters are clinching.
Newton has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Vitor Belfort's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Newton is throwing a flurry of punches!
The Phenom ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Newton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carlos Newton is in open guard over The Phenom
Newton is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carlos Newton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Carlos Newton.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Carlos Newton wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Newton clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Newton goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
Newton tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Newton
The Phenom steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Phenom tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Newton 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.
Carlos Newton gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carlos Newton
Solid shots!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Carlos Newton throws up a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort postures up and breaks the triangle.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Newton
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Newton goes to the body...
his punches graze The Phenom's arm.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom fires low kicks
punishing Newton's legs repeatedly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Newton!
The Phenom dodges!
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Newton!
The Phenom pushes Carlos Newton and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Incredible high kick!
The Phenom deflects and sidesteps.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Newton's punches
Newton is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Newton to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Newton's chin! That stops Newton in his tracks!
Newton hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Vitor Belfort knocks Newton out cold in a stunning fashion!
Newton has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Vitor Belfort by KO (Punch) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Carlos Newton
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 225 s
Newton did well for this fight.