Post by The Sandman on Jan 20, 2022 22:10:55 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Wembley Stadium (London, England).
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Victor Belfour looks to be in very good shape.
Tanner steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner is in closed guard... Victor Belfour tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Victor Belfour works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Victor Belfour's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Victor Belfour blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Victor Belfour's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Victor Belfour tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner is in closed guard... Victor Belfour tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Victor Belfour
Victor Belfour covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Victor Belfour time to recover. Vitor Belfort seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Victor Belfour looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Middle kick from Victor Belfour.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Vitor Belfort
land while he's on his bicycle.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Victor Belfour.
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Round 2
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Victor Belfour decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Victor Belfour blocks that. It was easy!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Every time Evan Tanner attempts to get inside
Victor Belfour fires a low kick.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Victor Belfour throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Tanner stumble back!
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Evan Tanner
Victor Belfour is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Tanner launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Chin
Victor Belfour throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Evan Tanner.
Victor Belfour defends.
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Tanner's face!
Tanner's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Tanner with punches
Tanner reels from the strikes.
Tanner throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tanner blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Evan Tanner's cheek! Tanner stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Victor Belfour is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Evan Tanner to stand up.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vitor Belfort circles around Tanner
Victor Belfour looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Victor Belfour.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Evan Tanner.
Victor Belfour defends.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Victor Belfour avoids a dangerous strike from Tanner
and counters with a solid straight!
Tanner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Victor Belfour decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Evan Tanner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Tanner's face!
Herb Dean is asking Tanner to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Tanner.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punch) at 4:15 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Tanner should have upgraded his water bottle... RIP Tanner
(too soon?)
Vitor Belfort looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Tanner while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Victor Belfour looks to be in very good shape.
Tanner steps forward
Vitor Belfort catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Tanner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tanner tries to cover his face,
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner is in closed guard... Victor Belfour tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to escape from the full mount...
Vitor Belfort is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Victor Belfour works on the ground with his fingers over Tanner's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Victor Belfour's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Victor Belfour blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
That hit Tanner who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Victor Belfour's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Victor Belfour
Victor Belfour tries to close his guard around Tanner
He succeeds!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Victor Belfour
Tanner is in closed guard... Victor Belfour tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner launches a few punches to Victor Belfour
Victor Belfour covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tanner
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Victor Belfour time to recover. Vitor Belfort seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Victor Belfour looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Middle kick from Victor Belfour.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Vitor Belfort takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Evan Tanner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tanner studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Vitor Belfort
land while he's on his bicycle.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Victor Belfour.
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Round 2
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Victor Belfour decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Victor Belfour blocks that. It was easy!
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Every time Evan Tanner attempts to get inside
Victor Belfour fires a low kick.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vitor Belfort!
Tanner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Victor Belfour throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Tanner stumble back!
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Evan Tanner
Victor Belfour is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Tanner launches a kick
but Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Chin
Victor Belfour throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Evan Tanner.
Victor Belfour defends.
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Tanner's face!
Tanner's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Tanner with punches
Tanner reels from the strikes.
Tanner throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tanner blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Evan Tanner's cheek! Tanner stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Victor Belfour is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort creates space and allows Evan Tanner to stand up.
Tanner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vitor Belfort circles around Tanner
Victor Belfour looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Victor Belfour.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Evan Tanner.
Victor Belfour defends.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Victor Belfour avoids a dangerous strike from Tanner
and counters with a solid straight!
Tanner has a small cut in his Left cheek
Victor Belfour decides to launch some tentative punches
Vitor Belfort takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Left cheek
Evan Tanner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Tanner's face!
Herb Dean is asking Tanner to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Tanner.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by TKO (Punch) at 4:15 Round 2
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 183 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Tanner should have upgraded his water bottle... RIP Tanner
(too soon?)