Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:46:19 GMT -5
Tim Sylvia vs. Fedor Emelianenko
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
Fedor Emelianenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tim Sylvia and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Fedor Emelianenko is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Tim Sylvia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sylvia's Nose is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Sylvia's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sylvia doesn't fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tim Sylvia holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sylvia leans and gets Fedor Emelianenko's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fedor Emelianenko! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor 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.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fedor Emelianenko
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Fedor
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor 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!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sylvia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Sylvia.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Tim Sylvia's guard...
Sylvia doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Fedor.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Fedor.
Fedor is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Sylvia
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tim Sylvia blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Sylvia
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tim Sylvia blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Sylvia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sylvia's face with his elbows!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Sylvia's face!
Tim Sylvia blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Sylvia
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Sylvia
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Sylvia wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia tries to close the guard.
Sylvia put Fedor Emelianenko in closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Sylvia's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Sylvia's moves.
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Fedor blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Fedor Emelianenko's cheek! Fedor stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
Nice punch by Tim Sylvia
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fedor is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko gets ahold of Tim Sylvia's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko cannot lock it up. Tim Sylvia smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Fedor Emelianenko remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
Fedor launches a kick
but Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia circles around Fedor
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Fedor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sylvia launches a furious low kick!
Fedor receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Tim Sylvia
that stun Fedor.
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Fedor!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Tim Sylvia.
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Round 3
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Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Fedor misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid shot from Tim Sylvia to the body.
Fedor blocks in time.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sylvia moves forward and holds Fedor
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor tries to dirty boxing while holds Sylvia against cage
Sylvia is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Sylvia
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fedor Emelianenko! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Fedor
Stand up! This is what Sylvia's cornermen are shouting. Fedor Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Fedor
Sylvia tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Tim Sylvia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Tim Sylvia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fedor steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Sylvia launches a furious hook!
That hits Fedor's chin like a wrecking ball! Fedor loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Fedor misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Fedor Emelianenko to stand up.
Fedor climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sylvia tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia is launching some bone breaking punches to Fedor's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Fedor Emelianenko's eyes.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Fedor to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Fedor.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Punches) at 3:43 Round 3
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/14 (36%)
GnP strikes 20/46 (43%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 429 s
Fedor delivered an absolute beating to Sylvia in the first round of this one, and the upset looked imminent. But Sylvia recovered HARD in between rounds, and came out firing, turning the tides dramatically in this one. Damn.