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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BIG BLACK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BIG BLACK has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BIG BLACK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort dodges the punch combination from BLACK.
BLACK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belfort takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BLACK wants to break free but Belfort has control.
BLACK is breathing heavily.
Belfort's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Belfort receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort tries to clinch up but BLACK circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - BLACK circles away.
Some wild striking there from BLACK.
A combination from BLACK does no damage.
BLACK throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belfort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning BLACK up against the cage.
Belfort continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belfort avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort pushes BLACK up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Belfort.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort has managed to clinch.
Belfort holding his opponent close, against the cage.
BLACK is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belfort slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
BIG BLACK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort moves into the clinch.
Belfort avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Belfort's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
BLACK is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belfort taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort wants to clinch up but BLACK keeps it at a distance.
BLACK throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort drives through and clinches with BLACK against the cage.
Belfort is stalling here.
BLACK is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BLACK is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
BLACK is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.
Belfort just leaning against BLACK, taking a breather.
BLACK wants to break free but Belfort has control.
Belfort stalls.
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.
BLACK throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Belfort rushes BLACK and presses him up against the cage.
BLACK tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort pushes BLACK up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort prevents BLACK from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BLACK.
Belfort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belfort is pushing BLACK up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Belfort in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
BLACK is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belfort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning BLACK up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
BLACK throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort moves into the clinch successfully.
BLACK tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
BLACK tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort stalling.
BLACK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort stalling against the cage.
BLACK is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
BLACK manages to break the clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up but BLACK circles away and keeps his distance.
BLACK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BLACK will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but BLACK pushes him off.
BLACK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BLACK looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort moves into the clinch.
BLACK is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.
Belfort has BLACK pressed against the cage.
BLACK is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
BLACK wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort looking to slow down the pace here.
Belfort is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Belfort tries to clinch but BLACK moves out of range.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
BLACK throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from BLACK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Belfort - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BLACK is trying to break free.
BLACK wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Belfort is looking to clinch but BLACK is avoiding it.
BLACK swinging wilding here.
Belfort clinches up against the cage.
Belfort stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BLACK throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belfort slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BLACK has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BLACK.
Belfort clinches up with BLACK and pushes him back against the cage.
BLACK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
BLACK wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort stalls.
BLACK is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
BLACK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Belfort.
BIG BLACK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort prevents BLACK from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belfort keeps control of BLACK as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BLACK is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
BLACK letting Belfort take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
BLACK misses with a few strikes there.
BLACK will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort rushes BLACK and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort slows down the pace here.
BLACK breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BLACK misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for BLACK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BLACK swinging wilding here.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but BLACK pushes him off.
BLACK throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
BLACK misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BLACK misses with a jab, cross combination.
BLACK swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort closes the distance and pushes BLACK back into the cage.
That's four 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 has BLACK pushed against the cage.
BLACK breaks the clinch.
Belfort rushes BLACK and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
BLACK wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belfort is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vitor Belfort.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BLACK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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