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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Thrice - Under a Killing Moon . Vitor Belfort has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher gets a clinch.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Fisher tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Fisher on that attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fisher wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
Fisher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisher looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Fisher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Belfort catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Fisher throws a combination. Belfort tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Belfort scores with a four punch combination!
Belfort throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Fisher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher darts in trying to clinch
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher tries to stall but Belfort uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belfort tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Belfort back against the cage.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Belfort catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Belfort stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belfort's knee momentarily.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Vitor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Fisher shoots in.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belfort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fisher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belfort throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belfort shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Belfort throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a two punch combo.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belfort throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Belfort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Belfort dodges it nicely.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Belfort to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belfort holds on and takes a little breather.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
Fisher tries to buck Belfort off but he can't manage it.
Belfort dominating with strikes here.
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Belfort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Belfort lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher is trying to stand.
Fisher is bucking up trying to escape but Belfort cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fisher is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Belfort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belfort landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
Belfort looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Belfort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ted Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher taking shots to the head.
Belfort unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
Fisher is trying to stand up.
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fisher for as long as he can get away with.
Fisher squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belfort, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones 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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RATING
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