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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. Vitor Belfort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Belfort leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Belfort swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belfort misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belfort won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones working away.
Belfort is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Jones throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort wants to get back to full guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Belfort with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belfort moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belfort is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Belfort gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Belfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Belfort - that landed with a thud.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belfort misses with a body punch.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belfort regains guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones prevents Belfort from getting back to his feet.
Belfort managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to stand but Belfort is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belfort tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belfort avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
Belfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones has Belfort pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones jumps guard and drags Belfort to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belfort sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belfort trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Belfort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Belfort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Belfort looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belfort postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belfort throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belfort's guard. Nice move by Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Belfort misses with the combination.
Jones looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
Belfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Belfort lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Belfort is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Belfort's guard.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort trying to control the position here.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Belfort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belfort gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to drag Belfort to the mat but Belfort just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belfort smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort lands with a right hand.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Jones misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Belfort shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Belfort.
That has opened up Jon Jones's cut even more.
Belfort swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Belfort steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Belfort follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
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