Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2012 12:43:21 GMT -5
Cheick Kongo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tim Sylvia looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Cheick Kongo today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cheick Kongo and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kongo's chin! That stops Kongo in his tracks!
Kongo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cheick Kongo tries a middle kick
Sylvia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cheick Kongo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kongo fires low kicks
punishing Sylvia's legs repeatedly.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Kongo to try and defend better.
Tim Sylvia and Kongo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kongo has a small cut in his Mouth
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
Cheick Kongo's reflexes save him!
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Cheick Kongo!
Sylvia is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cheick Kongo
well done Kongo falls hard on the mat
Sylvia is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Sylvia doesn't allow him!
Sylvia is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Cheick Kongo is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cheick Kongo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sylvia who put distance between them
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Kongo.
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia pushes Kongo against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Sylvia controls Cheick Kongo in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Kongo is hurt
Kongo's Chin is beginning to swell
Cheick Kongo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kongo pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sylvia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kongo moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia struggles a bit before breaking Kongo's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kongo follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Kongo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo circles around Sylvia
Kongo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Right eye
Sylvia and Kongo circle around the center of the cage.
Kongo launches a furious hook!
That hits Sylvia's chin like a wrecking ball! Sylvia loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kongo's moves.
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kongo launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Kongo launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo creates space and allows Tim Sylvia to stand up.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cheick Kongo.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cheick Kongo!
That one almost breaks Sylvia's chin! He is knocked down!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Sylvia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Cheick Kongo tries a high kick!
Sylvia was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Kongo and raining down combinations!
Kongo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Cheick Kongo.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Kongo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kongo is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to show some ground skills
Kongo uses his strength to keep Kongo at a disadvantage
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Kongo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Cheick Kongo in his guard...
Cheick Kongo rolls him over and takes his back!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Cheick Kongo who is trying to get one hook in!
Cheick Kongo has one hook in!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Kongo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Kongo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sylvia, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kongo moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sylvia!
Sylvia adopts the turtle defense and Kongo is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Forehead
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Cheick Kongo storms over Sylvia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kongo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sylvia's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Cheick Kongo has left Sylvia laying flat on the mat!
Sylvia's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Winner is Cheick Kongo by KO (Elbows) at 3:35 Round 2
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 173 s
A highlight reel performance by Kongo from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Nice effort tonight from Tim Sylvia who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Tim Sylvia looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Cheick Kongo today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cheick Kongo and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kongo's chin! That stops Kongo in his tracks!
Kongo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cheick Kongo tries a middle kick
Sylvia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cheick Kongo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kongo fires low kicks
punishing Sylvia's legs repeatedly.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Kongo to try and defend better.
Tim Sylvia and Kongo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kongo has a small cut in his Mouth
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
Cheick Kongo's reflexes save him!
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Cheick Kongo!
Sylvia is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cheick Kongo
well done Kongo falls hard on the mat
Sylvia is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Sylvia doesn't allow him!
Sylvia is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Cheick Kongo is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cheick Kongo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sylvia who put distance between them
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Kongo.
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia pushes Kongo against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Sylvia controls Cheick Kongo in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Kongo is hurt
Kongo's Chin is beginning to swell
Cheick Kongo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kongo pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sylvia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kongo moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia struggles a bit before breaking Kongo's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kongo follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Kongo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo circles around Sylvia
Kongo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Right eye
Sylvia and Kongo circle around the center of the cage.
Kongo launches a furious hook!
That hits Sylvia's chin like a wrecking ball! Sylvia loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kongo's moves.
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kongo launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Kongo launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo creates space and allows Tim Sylvia to stand up.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cheick Kongo.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cheick Kongo!
That one almost breaks Sylvia's chin! He is knocked down!
Kongo is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Sylvia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Cheick Kongo tries a high kick!
Sylvia was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Kongo and raining down combinations!
Kongo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Cheick Kongo.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Kongo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kongo is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to show some ground skills
Kongo uses his strength to keep Kongo at a disadvantage
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Kongo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Cheick Kongo in his guard...
Cheick Kongo rolls him over and takes his back!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Cheick Kongo who is trying to get one hook in!
Cheick Kongo has one hook in!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Kongo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Kongo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sylvia, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kongo moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sylvia!
Sylvia adopts the turtle defense and Kongo is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Forehead
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Kongo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kongo is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Cheick Kongo storms over Sylvia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kongo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sylvia's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Cheick Kongo has left Sylvia laying flat on the mat!
Sylvia's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Winner is Cheick Kongo by KO (Elbows) at 3:35 Round 2
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 173 s
A highlight reel performance by Kongo from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Nice effort tonight from Tim Sylvia who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!