The UFC’s #11 middleweight Vitor Belfort and longtime MMA veteran Nate Marquardt locked horns at UFC 212, with the Brazilian unanimously earning the nod. The opening round saw some tentativeness on both sides, with Marquardt scoring a fruitless takedown early on. The second frame saw Belfort land a thudding left hand that momentarily stunned his opponent, but despite a blitzing finishing attempt, Marquardt was able to recover. The third round saw Marquardt play a bit of a range game, pop-shotting Belfort a bit before the Brazilian turned it up late. Belfort began landing at the end of the 3rd round, and earned himself the unanimous decision victory.
UFC 212: Belfort vs. Marquardt full fight video highlights
