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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Bate Pesadão. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Batista!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Batista.
Batista throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Batista scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Batista swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Batista takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belfort tries to bum rush Batista with a series of wild strikes but Batista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joao Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Batista.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort stands up from half guard.
Belfort throws a body punch but Batista moves out of range.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
Batista lands a jab-cross combination.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Batista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Batista there.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Batista gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belfort decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Batista, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batista looks gassed!
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown. Batista fights it but they end up in guard.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Belfort gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Belfort with a hook.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Belfort closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belfort lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista is working an open guard so Belfort takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Belfort jabs at Batista's body.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belfort is looking to wear down Batista with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista misses with a body shot.
Batista takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belfort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belfort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batista momentarily.
Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort lands with an overhand left.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Batista scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Batista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort lands with a hook. Batista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Batista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belfort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Batista throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
Belfort walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista scores with a jab to the body.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batista's guard now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Batista has wrist control.
Belfort pushing down on Batista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to stand up here but Belfort is controlling him well.
Belfort landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belfort stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batista to get to his feet.
Batista is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belfort stops Batista from getting back to his feet.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Batista is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Batista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belfort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belfort has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batista tries to move into range but Belfort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Batista. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Batista is wriggling around but Belfort manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to stand.
Belfort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belfort is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort prevents Batista from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Batista scores with a decent looking hook.
Batista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Batista.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Batista is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
Belfort on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Belfort moves out of range as Batista strikes.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Batista with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Batista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
Batista scores with a jab. Belfort acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joao Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Batista.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Batista's body.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista slips under a jab.
Belfort drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belfort working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort working the strikes but Batista uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Belfort gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Batista misses.
A nice combination there by Belfort.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort slips a jab from Batista.
Batista works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista misses the target.
Belfort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Belfort is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batista's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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