Former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will fight Marvin Eastman (13-7-1) at Cage Rage 21 in England on April 21 — the same day of UFC 70 in Manchester, according to FightNetwork.com.
Eastman recently lost to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 67 via knockout in round one. It was a bout designed to showcase Jackson’s skills in his Octagon debut under the guise of a long-awaited rematch.
Mission complete. And, apparently the UFC no longer requires the services of the “Beastman.”
Belfort and Eastman clashed at UFC 43 in 2003, with Belfort ending the fight because of the cut you see above with a knee.
Nasty.
Here’s a snip from the article:
Though Eastman had been defeated by Belfort four years ago at UFC 43 with a first round KO knee, Cage Rage promoters say they are expecting fireworks in this rematch.
Cage Rage — the leading MMA promotion in the United Kingdom (UK) — is attempting to compete for fans with the imminent UFC invasion.
The head-to-head battle — a three-hour train ride from each other — recently “heated up,” according to a separate article on FightNetwork.com.
Here’s a snip:
… upon arrival at Wembley Central, the Tube (subway) station where most of the evening’s fans would be arriving prior to their prompt walk over to the arena, they were greeted by huge UFC posters proclaiming ‘UFC: April, Manchester.’
On Cage Rage’s side, their acquisition of boisterous character Bob Sapp for their April event seems to be no coincidence. In addition, Cage Rage has offered all fans the opportunity to buy tickets for their event at a 20% discount if purchased before next weekend.
The “big, bad wolf” is huffing and puffing. And, the Belfort-Eastman match up appears to be just another part of the game for Cage Rage to compete for a share.
In the end, it’ll be interesting to see who wins — and I’m not talking about Vitor or Marvin.
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Bob Sapp!! Maybe he can be our go-to guy if Randy can’t beat “Poopi-Diaper”.
GOD, I forgot how freaking nasty that cut was. Honorable mention cuts, Gideon Ray vs The Crow and WSilva vs Crocop. I was sure Silva’s brain was gonna be laying on the ring after CC’s head kick.
The Rampage v Eastman match up was called in Round 2. Regardless of that both Eastman and Belfort are entirely washed up. Cage Rage is a good promotion, albeit more like a minor league promotion when compared to PRIDE or UFC, but having this as their headlining event will not pry people from viewing the UFC event on the same evening.
Well, for the first battle in the war ( things holding up the way we think they will go ) Cage Rage scores a decisive victory. UFC 70 is looking like UFC67lite. While the Cage Rage card — ( mmaontap )
Bob “The Beast” Sapp vs. Robert “Buzz” Berry
Marvin Eastman vs. Vitor Belfort
James Zikic vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos
Mark Weir vs. Daijiro Matsui (my pick for fight of the nite)
Roman Webber vs. Mark Epstein
Cyril Diabate vs. Ryan Robinson
James Nicholl vs. Matt Ewin
Xavier Foupa Pokam vs. Alex Reid
Paul Daley vs. Paul Kelly
Abdul Mohammed vs. TBA
– is at worst sellable, and at best, a nite of action and entertainment.
wow, it could be a real punchers night
bob sapp is horable guys..ive never seen a guy that big and scary looking be such a baby, he seriously cried when cro cop kicked him..and thats not the only time he has physically cried in a fight…and as far as the other fights go…not very interesting at all..I like Vitor but hes lossed it..and as far as the other fighters go, they are either ufc/pride washups, or never weres…
I’m not sure if the Bouts of Cage Rage are must see tv but I already said that I’m skipping the weak UFC70 card. I can’t wait to hear how phony Joe Rogan’s gonna sound when he tries to Hype Bisping- -Sinosic fight on his show. I might tune in to cage rage. Yeah Vitor and Eastman are far fro the best, but I think the fights will be more competitive than the padded one for UFC70
damn, only if Vitor had some heart….he could have been a real phenom!
Agree Getrawbc.
Yeah, I wasnt trying to say that the CR card is must-see by any means, just that UFC70 is laughable as a PPV. I’m hoping it tape-delayed and shown on Spike, b/c that’s the only way I’ll ever see it. Dana has lost it if he thinks ppl will pay to see this crap.
On another note, from what cemetery did they dig up Elvis Sinosic? But hey, if the odds are like 8-1 for Bisping, I’m laying a small bet on Elvis.
C’mon Vitor Belfort is what I gotta shout out 1st!!! He’s my favourite all time MMA fighter the way he dominated the UFC at a young age as a heavyweight! Totally Owning Wanderlei Silva and then what I think is the best Lidell fight! As it was a long 3 Round battle with both men having their moments, but Liddell stealing the show wit the knockdown near the end! He was stolen a victory in the fight with Tito because of the American judges! Vitor clearly won that fight winning Rounds 1 & 2, but losing Round 3 to gassing out! He started well in Pride except the Sakuraba fight (which he damaged his hands and could no longer punch, before this he was dominating Sakuraba) but had some setbacks with losing to Alistair Overeem and to Dan Anderson (which I think was Vitor’s worst performance ever)
Now Vitor is back with a rematch against Marvin Eastman at Cage Rage 21! Vitor totally owned him the 1st fight at UFC 43 with great knees and barrage of punches (opening the biggest cut Ive ever seen in MMA, SHOWN ABOVE PAGE)! I hope in the time Vitor was banned he has trained hard and comes back as the PHENOM he once used to be! I want Vitor to rise again and come back to UFC for a rematch against Liddell for the light-heavyweight title OR if he goes to Pride again to have a rematch with Dan Anderson for the middleweight title! C’MON VITOR!!!!!!
his name is dan henderson.
why was vitor banned??
Vitor tested positive for steriods, and from what I remember it wasnt one that could be a cold medicine or prescribed by a doctor or something.
But this brings up an interesting point. Belfort was banned by the NSAC for nine months. But he’s fighting at CR 21 on 4/21? The Pride fighters who were injured I know cant fight in Japan until the NSAC clears them? I’m sure theres a simple explantion, but what is it?
Why can Vitor “I need more testosterone” Belfort get to fight, but Lil Nog who took a flash KO is banned for 4 months?
Hey, don’t be a hater on Vitor….who the heck knows what happend..that doesn’t excuse what happend….But a man with the skill that most could never acheive deserves a little respect…Mad props going out to Vitor…..Hope you make a huge comeback…I’m with you all the way…Me and my Boys….
Vitor Belfort is my favorite fighter..and i was wondering if he is ever gonna come back to the ufc?
vitor belfort is gonna make a huge cum back when hes sitting in england watching ufc on the tv and wanking over what could of been.Poor guy.I think the beast from the east has his number and vitor may have a cut like that one pictured on his throat.Eastman gonna be UFC champ one day you wait,he just has to work on his standup,groundwork,wrestling and general MMA skills and then hes gonna be a real threat to Chuck.
[quote post=”1265″]vitor belfort is gonna make a huge cum back when hes sitting in england watching ufc on the tv and wanking over what could of been.Poor guy.I think the beast from the east has his number and vitor may have a cut like that one pictured on his throat.Eastman gonna be UFC champ one day you wait,he just has to work on his standup,groundwork,wrestling and general MMA skills and then hes gonna be a real threat to Chuck. [/quote]
Oh come on..Is this Eastman?..It is isn’t it?…Man don’t ride yourself….Vitor will be victorious in this rematch with Eastman….Vitor, as seen..has got more patient with his style.i mean, still explosive..but patient..thats all he needs..is to be more careful in his fights..Vitor will prevail….you’ll see…….1*
….See ya
vitor is gonna fucking destroy eastman for the second time at cage rage. its not gonna be a problem for him. after that i think he will come back to the ufc to beat up everyone in the light heavyweight division.
[quote comment=”35387″]vitor is gonna fucking destroy eastman for the second time at cage rage. its not gonna be a problem for him. after that i think he will come back to the ufc to beat up everyone in the light heavyweight division.[/quote]
Enough Said!……….
..See ya..
I was joking by way bout the beast from the east hes gonna get KTFO as per usual.
Eastman didn’t even fight!…he was replaced by Ivan Serati…Vitor, ofcourse was still victorious in the bout.
Vitor wins by TKO(punches)..in the very first round…And i think Vitor had a ponytail happening…I hope it’s a year of wins for The Phenom!…
..See ya..
“I DID IT MAMAAAAAA!!!! I’M BAAACK!!!!” - Vitor Belfort
Is that what Vitor siad?…….who seen the fight?………….someone tell me…………please!…………..
i knew vitor was gonna win no matter who he was gonna fight but does anyone have the link to the fight i wanna c it
[quote comment=”41312″]i knew vitor was gonna win no matter who he was gonna fight but does anyone have the link to the fight i wanna c it[/quote]
Yeah if anyone gets it!..post-it ..THX
[quote comment=”41745″][quote comment=”41312″]i knew vitor was gonna win no matter who he was gonna fight but does anyone have the link to the fight i wanna c it[/quote]
Yeah if anyone gets it!..post-it ..THX[/quote]
vitor is lame you guys, classic wash out.
[quote comment=”41766″][quote comment=”41745″][quote comment=”41312″]i knew vitor was gonna win no matter who he was gonna fight but does anyone have the link to the fight i wanna c it[/quote]
Yeah if anyone gets it!..post-it ..THX[/quote]
vitor is lame you guys, classic wash out.[/quote]
Hater..We all got our fighter’s..don’t be an ass ok…i don’t challenge anyone who their fav fighter’s are ok…
i found the link to vitors fight with Ivan Serati at cage rage 21 here it is
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/vitor+belfort/video/x1sa6j_vitor-belfort-vs-serati
[quote comment=”44574″]i found the link to vitors fight with Ivan Serati at cage rage 21 here it is
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/vitor belfort/video/x1sa6j_vitor-belfort-vs-serati[/quote]
F’k, right on bro..i can always watch Vitor in action……..again..thx bro…
[quote comment=”37188″][quote comment=”35387″]vitor is gonna fucking destroy eastman for the second time at cage rage. its not gonna be a problem for him. after that i think he will come back to the ufc to beat up everyone in the light heavyweight division.[/quote]
Enough Said!……….
..See ya..[/quote]
You cant be serious. Vitor cant beat any fighter in the top 10 of ufc light heavyweights. I know it upsets you that someone is talking bad about your boy, but you sound like you’re taking some punches or smoking some good chronic.
[quote comment=”5093″]GOD, I forgot how freaking nasty that cut was. Honorable mention cuts, Gideon Ray vs The Crow and WSilva vs Crocop. I was sure Silva’s brain was gonna be laying on the ring after CC’s head kick.[/quote]
Sick cut you can nearly see his F*CKING BRAIN.