Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2018 1:42:40 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Tim Sylvia is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tim Sylvia and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tim Sylvia attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sylvia.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sylvia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Tim Sylvia forces Shogun Rua to open his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Sylvia moves on the ground
Tim Sylvia moves to side mount
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Sylvia is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shogun's ribs.
Shogun is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls him over and takes his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sylvia is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Sylvia uses his forearms to block the impact!
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Sylvia's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sylvia doesn't fight back!
Sylvia's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia creates enough space to control Shogun Rua's leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Shogun 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!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Shogun moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Shogun Rua paws at Sylvia.
Sylvia answers with solid punches!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Sylvia from the ground!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sylvia
Sylvia wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Shogun.
Brutal combination from Tim Sylvia!
Shogun is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sylvia is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Shogun.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Sylvia throws a lazy kick
Shogun dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Forehead
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shogun's ribs.
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Sylvia's defense muffles the blows.
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Tim Sylvia ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shogun swings again, only to get countered once more! Shogun is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Sylvia ducks under...
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tim Sylvia's cheek! Sylvia stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Sylvia climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun Rua just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sylvia may be in trouble!
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tim Sylvia who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia pushes off of Shogun Rua and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shogun stumbles backwards but Tim Sylvia chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sylvia moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shogun Rua checks the kick.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Sylvia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sylvia from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shogun 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 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sylvia ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Sylvia, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sylvia is wobbling!
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Tim Sylvia has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Tim Sylvia!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 3:06 Round 2
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 25/31 (81%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1341,94
Clinch Damage 102
Ground Damage 38,25
Time on the ground 205 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 1869,95
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 591,03
Time on the ground 198 s
Tim Sylvia defends the Heavyweight title!
Good fight. I forgot what I was writing here.