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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is P.O.D. - Boom. Vitor Belfort is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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188 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Belfort pulls guard successfully.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Belfort is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Belfort's back instead.
Jones is trying to control but Belfort is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Jones looking to control but Belfort is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to control but instead Belfort manages to regain half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Belfort doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort looking for a sweep. Not yet Belfort, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Vinny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Belfort.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belfort tries to stand and escape but Jones actually recovers to full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belfort trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Jones is pulling down on Belfort's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Belfort counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones looking to control but Belfort passes into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belfort stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but Belfort moves away
and Belfort counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to hold on but Belfort pushes him away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Belfort has a good base and remains in mount.
Belfort stands up from mount. Strange move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort stands up out of the half guard.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Belfort decides to stand back up. Belfort steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Belfort wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones is pulling down on Belfort's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belfort has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
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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mgr
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RATING
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