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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Villa Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa Lobos has chosen Plug In Baby - Muse as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Belfort! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Villa Lobos! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Villa Lobos looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well. Villa Lobos lands with a right hand. Belfort is looking to clinch but Villa Lobos is avoiding it.
Belfort lands the left hand.
It looks like Carlos Villa Lobos has been cut. Villa Lobos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Villa Lobos finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head. Belfort closes the distance looking to clinch and Villa Lobos counters with a single leg into guard. Belfort didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villa Lobos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villa Lobos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Villa Lobos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Villa Lobos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Villa Lobos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Villa Lobos tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard. Villa Lobos pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villa Lobos wants to work for an arm triangle but Belfort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belfort is trying to get back to full guard. Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt. Villa Lobos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belfort! Villa Lobos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Villa Lobos has control of Belfort's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belfort regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Villa Lobos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belfort to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belfort shrugs it off. Belfort manages to regain half guard. Good work. Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Belfort kicks off Villa Lobos and gets to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Villa Lobos connects with a right hand. Belfort shakes it off. Belfort tries to clinch but Villa Lobos moves out of range. A combination from Villa Lobos does no damage. Belfort tries to clinch there but Villa Lobos circles away.
Villa Lobos with a body punch. A glancing blow. Villa Lobos blocks a jab. Villa Lobos shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well. Villa Lobos jabs Belfort right on the nose. Belfort blinks but takes it well. Belfort closes the distance but Villa Lobos moves to the side and Villa Lobos counters with a single leg into guard. Belfort didn't expect that. Belfort keeping full guard, as Villa Lobos tries to pass. Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villa Lobos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villa Lobos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villa Lobos postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it. Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villa Lobos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villa Lobos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Villa Lobos scoring with some ground and pound. Villa Lobos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Villa Lobos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Villa Lobos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Villa Lobos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Villa Lobos slips nicely into half guard. Villa Lobos slips a nice elbow through Belfort's hands, connecting with Belfort's forehead. Belfort looking for submissions off his back. Villa Lobos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belfort is trying to stand.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Belfort tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Villa Lobos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Villa Lobos! Carlos Villa Lobos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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