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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lenmoore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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190 cm
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lenmoore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belfort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belfort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Belfort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lenmoore is working to get back to half guard.
Belfort working for a submission but Lenmoore is keeping him at bay.
Belfort prevents Lenmoore from getting the reversal.
Belfort looking to finish with strikes here!
Belfort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenmoore manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Belfort is working for a kimura but Lenmoore is defending it quite comfortably.
Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort with the ground and pound but Lenmoore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belfort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenmoore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belfort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lenmoore is breathing heavily.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort postures up in Lenmoore's guard and throws a big left but Lenmoore blocks it.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Lenmoore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort stays in close to Lenmoore's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Lenmoore has wrist control.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Lenmoore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belfort.
Belfort engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lenmoore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lenmoore wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Lenmoore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belfort trying to control but Lenmoore is working from the bottom.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like John Lenmoore has been cut.
Belfort pushes Lenmoore up against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lenmoore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort leaves Lenmoore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belfort gets a clinch.
Lenmoore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belfort after a bit of a struggle.
Belfort tries to circle away but Lenmoore has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort lands a nice uppercut.
Lenmoore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belfort's efforts to push away.
Belfort wants to get back to striking at distance but Lenmoore won't allow it.
Belfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lenmoore prevents Belfort from breaking the clinch.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
Belfort wants to break free but Lenmoore has control.
Belfort turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belfort fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belfort goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lenmoore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belfort but great work by Lenmoore.
Lenmoore trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to buck Lenmoore off but Lenmoore is having none of it.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Lenmoore is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belfort is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lenmoore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lenmoore trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort looks to move to half guard but instead Lenmoore has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Belfort manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lenmoore on his heels. He'll look to pass Lenmoore's guard now, I'm sure.
Lenmoore controls Belfort momentarily but Belfort frees himself.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort throws a big elbow that misses.
Belfort trying to control but Lenmoore is working from the bottom.
Lenmoore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenmoore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Lenmoore keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
The cut man is working on John Lenmoore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lenmoore gets tackled into the cage by Belfort. Belfort maintains the clinch.
Belfort lands a right hand.
Belfort can't get the takedown.
Belfort scores with a shoulder strike.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lenmoore has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belfort dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Lenmoore shows good takedown defense.
Lenmoore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lenmoore defending against the ground and pound.
Lenmoore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort wants to improve his position but Lenmoore is controlling well.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Belfort pushes Lenmoore off but Lenmoore dives into side control.
Lenmoore controls the position.
Belfort is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lenmoore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Belfort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belfort bucks up and tries to throw Lenmoore off but instead Lenmoore has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lenmoore.
Vitor Belfort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belfort breaks Lenmoore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belfort throws a big elbow that misses.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lenmoore looking to control.
Belfort drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belfort jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lenmoore wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort leaves Lenmoore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Lenmoore on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lenmoore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort jabs Lenmoore right on the nose. Lenmoore blinks but takes it well.
John Lenmoore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort darts in and clinches Lenmoore up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch but Lenmoore keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort wants the takedown. Lenmoore is fighting it off but Belfort persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lenmoore's guard against the cage.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort postures up in Lenmoore's guard and throws a big left but Lenmoore blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort throwing strikes from guard but Lenmoore blocks nicely.
Belfort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Lenmoore is retaining full guard.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lenmoore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lenmoore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Lenmoore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Belfort is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Lenmoore is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belfort has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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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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