Post by The Sandman on Feb 19, 2021 23:06:45 GMT -5
Israel Adesanya doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
0:27 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
The Last Stylebender is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
The Last Stylebender slips it.
The Last Stylebender jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Israel Adesanya pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Israel Adesanya 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 pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces The Last Stylebender to try and defend better.
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Israel Adesanya takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Last Stylebender avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits The Last Stylebender ribs hard
Israel Adesanya is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
The Phenom blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes The Phenom's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
The Last Stylebender is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brutal combination from Israel Adesanya!
The Phenom is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Israel Adesanya. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom and The Last Stylebender circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces The Last Stylebender to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The Phenom and The Last Stylebender circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and moves laterally.
Israel Adesanya paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom swings ineffectively.
The Phenom launches a flurry of punches
The Last Stylebender slips out of danger.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom moves backwards and Israel Adesanya is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Israel Adesanya!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Last Stylebender quickly defends.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Israel Adesanya to fight back!
The Last Stylebender begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
this is getting worse and worse for The Phenom
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The Phenom fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The Phenom hyper-extended his leg
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Last Stylebender.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Israel Adesanya's mind is definitely in the fight, The Phenom just got nailed! Israel Adesanya saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Phenom is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Israel Adesanya is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Last Stylebender pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort paws at The Last Stylebender.
The Last Stylebender answers with solid punches!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Vitor Belfort's head being snapped backwards!
The Last Stylebender and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Israel Adesanya charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Phenom from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Phenom hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Israel Adesanya has left The Phenom unconscious on the mat!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 4:05 Round 2
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 41/50 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/35 (31%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Wow, those stamina upgrades did HEAVY lifting here, and helped Adesanya recover well between rounds, it seemed. Vitor hit hard, and did hard, but lost hard also, as Izzy was all there doing Izzy things.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
0:27 Round 1 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
The Last Stylebender is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
The Last Stylebender slips it.
The Last Stylebender jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Israel Adesanya pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Israel Adesanya 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 pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
Pulverizing punch to The Phenom's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces The Last Stylebender to try and defend better.
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Israel Adesanya takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Last Stylebender avoids a dangerous strike from The Phenom
and counters with a solid straight!
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
and hits The Last Stylebender ribs hard
Israel Adesanya is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
The Phenom blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes The Phenom's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
The Last Stylebender is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brutal combination from Israel Adesanya!
The Phenom is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Phenom steps backwards away from Israel Adesanya. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom and The Last Stylebender circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces The Last Stylebender to try and defend better.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The Phenom and The Last Stylebender circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and moves laterally.
Israel Adesanya paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom swings ineffectively.
The Phenom launches a flurry of punches
The Last Stylebender slips out of danger.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Last Stylebender steps backwards away from Vitor Belfort. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phenom moves backwards and Israel Adesanya is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Israel Adesanya!
The Phenom is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Vitor Belfort just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Last Stylebender quickly defends.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Israel Adesanya to fight back!
The Last Stylebender begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Phenom
this is getting worse and worse for The Phenom
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Mouth
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The Phenom fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The Phenom hyper-extended his leg
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Phenom's chin! That stops The Phenom in his tracks!
Vitor Belfort seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Israel Adesanya!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Last Stylebender.
It looks like The Phenom was hit by a bus!
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Israel Adesanya's mind is definitely in the fight, The Phenom just got nailed! Israel Adesanya saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Phenom is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Chin
The Phenom seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Israel Adesanya is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Last Stylebender pushes Vitor Belfort and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort paws at The Last Stylebender.
The Last Stylebender answers with solid punches!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Vitor Belfort's head being snapped backwards!
The Last Stylebender and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The Last Stylebender launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Israel Adesanya charges at The Phenom throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phenom is rocked!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
You can see The Phenom's blood making stains in the mat.
Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Phenom from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Phenom hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Israel Adesanya has left The Phenom unconscious on the mat!
The Phenom's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 4:05 Round 2
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 41/50 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 11/35 (31%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Wow, those stamina upgrades did HEAVY lifting here, and helped Adesanya recover well between rounds, it seemed. Vitor hit hard, and did hard, but lost hard also, as Izzy was all there doing Izzy things.
