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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arlovski swivels and escapes.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovski throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arlovski defends it nicely.
Belfort shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Arlovski leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovski sprawls well. Arlovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Arlovski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort gets a takedown into half guard.
Belfort seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski gets full guard.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
Arlovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Belfort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belfort is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arlovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
Arlovski is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort slips nicely into half guard.
Arlovski is pressing down on Belfort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arlovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Arlovski's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Belfort passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Arlovski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Belfort with an uppercut!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Arlovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlovski circles away.
Arlovski misses the jab.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Arlovski, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Arlovski against the ropes but Arlovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Arlovski.
Arlovski scores with a jab.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Belfort. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the head.
Arlovski lands with an uppercut that bounces Belfort off the ropes and back into rage.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski cracks Belfort with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort slips a straight right by Arlovski.
Andrei Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrei Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski lands with a nice combination. Belfort backs away looking to recover.
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Arlovski.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlovski.
A jab from Arlovski does it's job there.
Belfort moves away from the strike by Arlovski.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Belfort ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Arlovski.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arlovski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belfort back to the ropes. Arlovski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arlovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belfort doesn't seem bothered though.
Arlovski sizes up Belfort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.
Arlovski thuds his right hand into Belfort's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belfort is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Arlovski moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Arlovski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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