Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2016 9:37:50 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald looks very relaxed.
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
The Phenom closes his legs around Jason MacDonald's leg. MacDonald is not able to move away now!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Jason MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Phenom has given his back to Jason MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break MacDonald's control
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over The Phenom
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Phenom misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
MacDonald suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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.
MacDonald misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
MacDonald throws a lazy kick
The Phenom blocks and keeps his distance.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Phenom catch Jason MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Jason MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
MacDonald tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
As the fight continues it seems that Jason MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 opening up on MacDonald and raining down combinations!
MacDonald's corner looks worried!
Vitor Belfort tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
The Phenom pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
MacDonald has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters briefly tie up...
The Phenom goes up and comes down hard as MacDonald scores a brutal slam!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 3
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Jason MacDonald 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
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
MacDonald struggles to free himself
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jason MacDonald moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in The Phenom open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Jason MacDonald.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jason MacDonald launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Body kick by Jason MacDonald...
is blocked.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jason MacDonald is on his back after that attempt
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
MacDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Phenom steps forward
MacDonald feints.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
MacDonald and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
The Phenom stays on his feet
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom gets hold of a leg and trips MacDonald to the mat!
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Phenom is in closed guard... MacDonald 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 MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
The Phenom uses his strength to keep The Phenom at a disadvantage
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. MacDonald's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
The Phenom pushes off of Jason MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
MacDonald stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Vitor Belfort is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jason MacDonald just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The Phenom throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
MacDonald doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
MacDonald's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! MacDonald has reasons to be worried.
The Phenom seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of MacDonald.
Vitor Belfort and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over MacDonald
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitor Belfort has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Vitor Belfort a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! MacDonald was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Elbow) at 2:51 Round 4
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 16/18 (89%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Man, if this fight was a round-scorer, it would have been really close. Jason MacDonald dominated the first round, but with lay and pray. He tried to get some offence in, but Vitor was either dodging it or just having none of it. So Jason got round one, but with basically no damage to show for it. Largely the same in round two, but Vitor landed some strikes, so while J-Mac had some success in the second too (I believe), Vitor probably won on damage. But when Vitor got it standing, Jason was outmatched and the Veets got the KO finish. An interesting fight for sure. Not as much the domination as the stats appear (since, my God, do the stats make it look like a complete domination.) Also...Vitor's chest looks like rubber. Possibly due to TRT. Just sayin'.
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
The Phenom closes his legs around Jason MacDonald's leg. MacDonald is not able to move away now!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Jason MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Phenom has given his back to Jason MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break MacDonald's control
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over The Phenom
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Phenom misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
MacDonald suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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.
MacDonald misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
MacDonald throws a lazy kick
The Phenom blocks and keeps his distance.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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MacDonald is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Phenom catch Jason MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Jason MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
MacDonald tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
As the fight continues it seems that Jason MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 opening up on MacDonald and raining down combinations!
MacDonald's corner looks worried!
Vitor Belfort tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
The Phenom pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
MacDonald has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters briefly tie up...
The Phenom goes up and comes down hard as MacDonald scores a brutal slam!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 3
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Jason MacDonald 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
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
MacDonald struggles to free himself
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Vitor Belfort!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jason MacDonald moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in The Phenom open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Phenom
MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Phenom moves backwards and circles around Jason MacDonald.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jason MacDonald launches a body shot
The Phenom dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Body kick by Jason MacDonald...
is blocked.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jason MacDonald is on his back after that attempt
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
MacDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Phenom steps forward
MacDonald feints.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
MacDonald and Vitor Belfort are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
The Phenom stays on his feet
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom gets hold of a leg and trips MacDonald to the mat!
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Phenom is in closed guard... MacDonald 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 MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The Phenom positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
The Phenom uses his strength to keep The Phenom at a disadvantage
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. MacDonald's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
The Phenom pushes off of Jason MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
MacDonald stumbles backwards but Vitor Belfort chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Vitor Belfort is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jason MacDonald just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The Phenom throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
MacDonald doesn't stop bleeding.
Solid low kick from Vitor Belfort.
For sure, that had to hurt!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Vitor Belfort is coming in again!
MacDonald's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! MacDonald has reasons to be worried.
The Phenom seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jason MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from The Phenom
grazes the chin of MacDonald.
Vitor Belfort and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vitor Belfort is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vitor Belfort
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over MacDonald
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has given his back to Vitor Belfort who is trying to get one hook in!
Vitor Belfort has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The Phenom is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Vitor Belfort a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! MacDonald was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Elbow) at 2:51 Round 4
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 16/18 (89%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Man, if this fight was a round-scorer, it would have been really close. Jason MacDonald dominated the first round, but with lay and pray. He tried to get some offence in, but Vitor was either dodging it or just having none of it. So Jason got round one, but with basically no damage to show for it. Largely the same in round two, but Vitor landed some strikes, so while J-Mac had some success in the second too (I believe), Vitor probably won on damage. But when Vitor got it standing, Jason was outmatched and the Veets got the KO finish. An interesting fight for sure. Not as much the domination as the stats appear (since, my God, do the stats make it look like a complete domination.) Also...Vitor's chest looks like rubber. Possibly due to TRT. Just sayin'.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!