Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 10:15:30 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Tito Ortiz looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tito is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The Phenom and Tito move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tito has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! Tito has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Tito Ortiz.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Phenom manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tito throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Tito is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tito has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tito
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tito pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom stumbles backwards but Tito Ortiz chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom gets hold of a leg and trips Tito to the mat!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom leans back...
He clobbers Tito Ortiz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Tito Ortiz's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Tito open guard now
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Tito
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Vitor Belfort blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito struggles to free himself
Tito Ortiz lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Vitor Belfort doesn't break the lock and Tito Ortiz is running out of time!
That Kimura looks tight...
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tito is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tito jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tito Ortiz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
The Phenom done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito Hyper-extended his arm
Tito struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Tito hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Tito in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Phenom's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows The Phenom 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tito throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Tito pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tito Ortiz and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Phenom pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Tito is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom won't budge, forcing Tito to pull guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 Tito
Tito Ortiz 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom catch Tito Ortiz's left arm and tries a kimura
Tito struggles to free himself
The Phenom is locking that kimura...
Tito Hyper-extended his left arm
The Phenom is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito's arm is bent at an awful angle! Tito Ortiz's taps again and again
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Submission (kimura) at 1:34 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Ortiz early via wrestling, but Belfort fought back via stand up, softened him up, and got a sub vict. Mostly, it was his striking that secured it though.
Tito Ortiz looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tito is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
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The Phenom and Tito move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tito has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz storms over The Phenom with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Phenom's face with his elbows!
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito fires a barrage of punches at The Phenom's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Vitor Belfort's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! Tito has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phenom moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom takes a break to breathe while holding Tito Ortiz.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz grapple with Vitor Belfort and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Phenom manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tito throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Tito is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tito has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tito
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tito pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom stumbles backwards but Tito Ortiz chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom gets hold of a leg and trips Tito to the mat!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom leans back...
He clobbers Tito Ortiz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
The Phenom shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Tito Ortiz's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Tito open guard now
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The Phenom avoids a dangerous strike from Tito
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Vitor Belfort blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Phenom's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Vitor Belfort isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito struggles to free himself
Tito Ortiz lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Vitor Belfort doesn't break the lock and Tito Ortiz is running out of time!
That Kimura looks tight...
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Phenom's guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tito is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tito jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tito Ortiz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
The Phenom done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over The Phenom
Tito is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito Hyper-extended his arm
Tito struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Tito hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Tito in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito tries to stand up!
The Phenom doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Phenom's moves.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over The Phenom
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows The Phenom 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tito throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Tito pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tito Ortiz and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Phenom pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Vitor Belfort's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Tito is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom won't budge, forcing Tito to pull guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Tito
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tito
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 Tito
Tito Ortiz 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,
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Vitor Belfort isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Phenom catch Tito Ortiz's left arm and tries a kimura
Tito struggles to free himself
The Phenom is locking that kimura...
Tito Hyper-extended his left arm
The Phenom is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito's arm is bent at an awful angle! Tito Ortiz's taps again and again
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Submission (kimura) at 1:34 Round 3
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 370 s
Ortiz early via wrestling, but Belfort fought back via stand up, softened him up, and got a sub vict. Mostly, it was his striking that secured it though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!