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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grandmaster Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grandmaster Red has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitor Belfort's chin.
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175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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177 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grandmaster Red!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Red does it's job there.
Belfort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belfort somewhat.
Red misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort shoots in looking for a takedown but Red manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belfort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt
and Red counters with a nice uppercut.
Red moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belfort fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belfort there as he acknowledges the shot.
Red with a jab.
Red is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Red does no damage.
A combination from Red does no damage.
Belfort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Red slaps away a takedown attempt from Belfort, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Red bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Red sprawls well. Red wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Red is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belfort scores with a takedown into Red's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red pulls Belfort in close to prevent any damage.
Belfort drops back, looking for a kneebar! Red looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Red looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Red!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to improve position but can't.
Belfort dodges the ground and pound from Red.
Red decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Red is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belfort had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Red is in all sorts of trouble here.
Red wants to hold on but Belfort pushes him away.
Belfort looking to secure an arm triangle but Red defends it well.
Red is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Red manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Red struggling a bit here.
Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red tries to bench press Belfort off him but Belfort keeps the position.
Belfort tries for a kimura but Red is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belfort looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grandmaster Red will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Red counters with a stiff right hand.
Belfort misses with a takedown
and Red counters with a one-two to the body.
Belfort shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Red is trying to defend but Belfort finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belfort is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red tries to get to full guard but Belfort has control of the leg.
Red trying to control but Belfort postures up.
Red tries to get to full guard but Belfort has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red tries to kick Belfort off but Belfort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Red 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.
Red regains full guard. Nicely done.
Red pushes Belfort off and gets back to his feet.
Belfort looking to score a takedown here. Red is defending well but Belfort drives through and ends up in Red's guard.
Red tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Red manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Red in his guard.
Red tries to stand but Belfort is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Belfort to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Red is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Belfort pulls down on the head and he's put Red to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitor Belfort!
An out of breath Vitor Belfort thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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