Post by The Sandman on Jun 2, 2021 0:51:48 GMT -5
The Phenom enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Gegard Mousasi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gegard Mousasi is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Vitor Belfort comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Mousasi!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to holds Gegard Mousasi in a clinch against the fence
The Phenom pushes back Mousasi's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Mousasi was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Vitor Belfort's eyes.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Vitor Belfort brings Gegard Mousasi down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is getting frustrated here.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Mousasi tries to launch a few punches to Vitor Belfort
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's defense
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Gegard Mousasi and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags The Phenom.
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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The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom launches a furious hook!
That hits Mousasi's chin like a wrecking ball! Mousasi loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom leads with a punch
Gegard Mousasi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi follows Vitor Belfort
only to get counter punched in a big way! Mousasi needs to stop playing Vitor Belfort's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Right eye
The Phenom goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Mousasi pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort checks the kick.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mousasi's knee!
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi steps forward and fires a high kick!
The Phenom blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort circles around Mousasi
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom dodges!
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing The Phenom's legs repeatedly.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mousasi sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
tags The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom dodges!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Mousasi throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
that stun The Phenom.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom evades.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
Gegard Mousasi 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Mousasi blocks with confidence
The Phenom misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Nice punches from Gegard Mousasi .
The Phenom staggers backwards. Mousasi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Mousasi is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Nice punches.
Gegard Mousasi has punished The Phenom very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Phenom and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Gegard Mousasi circles around The Phenom
The Phenom moves to shoot
but Gegard Mousasi delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
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 Mousasi's moves.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
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.
Mousasi pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Vitor Belfort
Mousasi checks it.
The Phenom misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
The Phenom was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Phenom
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gegard Mousasi tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Gegard Mousasi .
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The Phenom moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Mousasi should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The Phenom is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Vitor Belfort charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Gegard Mousasi gets out of the way.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi doesn't look worried as he defends.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Mousasi!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
Vitor Belfort paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Mousasi deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Good front kick from Mousasi!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Split decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 33/69 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 12/19 (63%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
The people I think it would be cool if they did well aren't doing well and though it makes me sad, it also makes me quite sad.
Melancholy is a good word. I should have used that in there somewhere. Meh well, too late now.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Gegard Mousasi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gegard Mousasi is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Vitor Belfort comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Mousasi!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Vitor Belfort
that stun Mousasi.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to holds Gegard Mousasi in a clinch against the fence
The Phenom pushes back Mousasi's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Mousasi was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Vitor Belfort's eyes.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Vitor Belfort brings Gegard Mousasi down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gegard Mousasi ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gegard Mousasi doesn't defend himself!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Phenom tries to cover his face,
The Phenom's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is getting frustrated here.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
The Phenom works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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.
Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Mousasi tries to launch a few punches to Vitor Belfort
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's defense
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mousasi use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Gegard Mousasi and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Mousasi is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags The Phenom.
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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The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Phenom launches a furious hook!
That hits Mousasi's chin like a wrecking ball! Mousasi loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Phenom is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort steps back and allows Mousasi to get back to his feet.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom leads with a punch
Gegard Mousasi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mousasi follows Vitor Belfort
only to get counter punched in a big way! Mousasi needs to stop playing Vitor Belfort's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Right eye
The Phenom goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Mousasi pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Vitor Belfort checks the kick.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mousasi's knee!
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi steps forward and fires a high kick!
The Phenom blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort circles around Mousasi
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
Gegard Mousasi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom dodges!
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Phenom is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to The Phenom's thigh!
Mousasi fires low kicks
punishing The Phenom's legs repeatedly.
The Phenom fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mousasi sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
tags The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brutal-looking high kick from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom dodges!
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Mousasi throws a low kick
Vitor Belfort blocks.
Some nice shots from Gegard Mousasi
that stun The Phenom.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
The Phenom's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
The Phenom evades.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Phenom.
Gegard Mousasi 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Mousasi blocks with confidence
The Phenom misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phenom stops that one with his ribs!
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phenom launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
The Phenom decides to launch some tentative punches
Gegard Mousasi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Mousasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Nice punches from Gegard Mousasi .
The Phenom staggers backwards. Mousasi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Mousasi is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Nice punches.
Gegard Mousasi has punished The Phenom very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Phenom and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Gegard Mousasi circles around The Phenom
The Phenom moves to shoot
but Gegard Mousasi delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
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 Mousasi's moves.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
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.
Mousasi pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Gegard Mousasi and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Mousasi ducks under...
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Vitor Belfort
Mousasi checks it.
The Phenom misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries a high kick!
The Phenom was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phenom moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Phenom
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gegard Mousasi !
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gegard Mousasi tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Gegard Mousasi .
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Gegard Mousasi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The Phenom moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Mousasi should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The Phenom is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Vitor Belfort charges at Mousasi throwing flurries left and right.
Gegard Mousasi gets out of the way.
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Vitor Belfort is opening up on Mousasi and raining down combinations!
Mousasi doesn't look worried as he defends.
Mousasi and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Mousasi!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
Vitor Belfort paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Mousasi deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Good front kick from Mousasi!
The Phenom stumbles backwards after that one!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
The Phenom pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Split decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 33/69 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 12/19 (63%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
The people I think it would be cool if they did well aren't doing well and though it makes me sad, it also makes me quite sad.
Melancholy is a good word. I should have used that in there somewhere. Meh well, too late now.
