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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sage Sabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Supersonic - Oasis. Victor Belfort had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sage Sabin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sabin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Sabin.
A combination from Sabin does no damage.
Sabin stuffs the takedown attempt from Belfort. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Sabin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort dives in and scores a takedown into Sabin's guard.
Belfort is pushing down on Sabin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sabin is fighting to maintain full guard but Belfort has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sabin is trying to stand.
Sabin kicks off Belfort and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sabin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belfort goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Sabin!
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing Sabin from standing up.
Belfort wants to sweep here but Sabin controlling him for the moment.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabin manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Sabin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort passes Sabin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sabin kicks Belfort off and gets back to his feet.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Sabin throws a big shot that misses.
Sage Sabin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sabin is in a horrible position here. Belfort smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belfort lands a heavy elbow.
Belfort lands a big shot there that rocks Sabin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sabin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Belfort working for a submission but Sabin is keeping him at bay.
Sabin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belfort jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sabin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Belfort working the ground and pound.
Belfort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sabin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belfort tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belfort has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabin wants to get back to his feet but Belfort drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belfort has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belfort works to advance to full mount. Sabin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Belfort with shots to the head and body - Sabin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Belfort is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sabin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sabin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sabin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sabin shrugs it off.
Belfort is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Belfort dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sabin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabin misses with a straight right.
Belfort appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belfort goes for a double leg but Sabin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sabin continues to drive forward.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabin throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Sabin throws the left hand but Belfort avoids the punch easily.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Sabin shows good takedown defense.
Sabin lands a head shot.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sabin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort fails with the takedown.
Belfort darts in looking for a takedown but Sabin gets double underhooks and turns Belfort into the cage.
Sabin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Victor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Victor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabin misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sabin misses with the combination.
Sabin throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Sabin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Sabin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sabin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Sabin. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sabin. Beautiful body shot.
Sabin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belfort.
Sabin fails to land with a series of punches.
Belfort shoots in looking for a takedown but Sabin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belfort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Sabin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabin jabs Belfort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sabin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Sabin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sabin lands with a nice combination. Belfort backs away looking to recover.
Sage Sabin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Sabin coming out on top.
Belfort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sabin tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabin digs a good hook to Belfort's body.
Sabin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belfort prevents Sabin from escaping the position.
Belfort moves into full mount!
Belfort looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Belfort definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Belfort raining down shots from the mount!
Belfort dominating with strikes here.
Sabin taking shots to the head.
Belfort lands a heavy elbow.
Belfort wants to finish this one by submission but Sabin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belfort.
Belfort putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Belfort moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sabin has worked his arm free - good work by Sabin!
Sabin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belfort asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabin throws Belfort to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabin lands a jab to the head.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Sabin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Sabin both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Sabin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabin throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belfort.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabin unleashes a big counter combination but Belfort bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabin is fending him off so far but Belfort persists. Nope, Sabin circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Sabin.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sabin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort darts in looking for a takedown but Sabin gets double underhooks and turns Belfort into the cage.
Sabin connects with a crisp jab.
Sabin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sabin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabin misses with a double jab.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabin.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabin lands a right hook to the body.
Sabin tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belfort appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belfort drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Victor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabin wants to stand but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort stands up over Sabin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belfort cracks Sabin with a solid left hand.
Belfort connects with a couple of short punches.
Belfort postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Belfort tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belfort has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belfort scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabin is trying to buck Belfort off.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belfort is working Sabin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sabin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabin is trying to buck Belfort off.
Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belfort lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Belfort's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Belfort in side control lands a decent elbow.
Belfort scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sabin to see if he's OK.
Sabin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Sabin with a big elbow.
Sabin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Belfort scoring with punches and elbows.
Belfort working the head with strikes.
Belfort is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belfort lands a nice forearm strike.
Sabin is trying to get back to his feet.
Sabin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabin is rocked!
Sabin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sabin is still in real trouble! Can Belfort finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sabin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Belfort can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Belfort!
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