Post by The Sandmen on Dec 6, 2012 16:18:33 GMT -5
Maurice Smith looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Tim Sylvia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Maurice Smith today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sylvia throws a low kick
Maurice Smith blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Sylvia leads with a punch
Maurice Smith avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Smith with punches
Smith avoids getting cornered.
Smith throws a lazy kick
Sylvia blocks and keeps his distance.
Smith steps forward
Sylvia feints.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sylvia stops that one with his ribs!
Sylvia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia breaths deeply while on the ground
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maurice Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tim Sylvia shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tim Sylvia breaks that americana attempt!
Smith misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith 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 Maurice Smith's leg.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Smith
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Smith stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia steps back and allows Smith to get back to his feet.
Maurice Smith is on his feet again.
Sylvia and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Maurice Smith's punches
Sylvia measures the resilience of Smith's chin with an uppercut while Smith lands some great crosses.
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brutal-looking high kick from Tim Sylvia!
Smith dodges!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sylvia has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tim Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Sylvia struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! He's holding his side
Tim Sylvia's mind is definitely in the fight, Smith just got nailed! Tim Sylvia saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Smith is going to have a headache after this one.
Incredible haymaker from Tim Sylvia!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Maurice Smith
that stun Sylvia.
Smith and Sylvia circle around the center of the cage.
Maurice Smith is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tim Sylvia moves forward and launches a high kick!
Smith ducks under.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Smith
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Tim Sylvia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Smith.
It looks like Sylvia was hit by a bus!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Smith with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Smith from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Smith.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Smith's face like a cannon ball!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sylvia launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Smith checks that kick!
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith 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
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tim Sylvia paws at Smith.
Smith answers with solid punches!
Smith tries to grapple
Sylvia moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tim Sylvia attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sylvia.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Sylvia's ribs.
That hit Sylvia who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Tim Sylvia for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Smith time to recover. Maurice Smith seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sylvia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 open guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia storms over Smith with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Maurice Smith blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sylvia misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sylvia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maurice Smith rolls over himself and stands up while Tim Sylvia rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Smith throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Sylvia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Smith uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Smith tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Maurice Smith put Sylvia in half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia is cooling the fight on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 half guard over Smith
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Smith's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Smith doesn't fight back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sylvia moves backwards and Maurice Smith is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Maurice Smith.
Even nicer blocks from Sylvia.
Smith moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Smith begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia is smart enough to duck backwards
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia charges at Smith throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Smith is rocked!
Smith's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Maurice Smith who almost cannot stand!
One after another Tim Sylvia is punishing Smith! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Smith hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Tim Sylvia has left Smith unconscious! What a finish by Tim Sylvia!
Smith's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Left eye
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 1:11 Round 3
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 30/49 (61%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 208 s
Smith did okay at the start, but Sylvia's power was too much for his suave movements. Smith's team neglects him.
Tim Sylvia raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Maurice Smith today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sylvia throws a low kick
Maurice Smith blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Sylvia leads with a punch
Maurice Smith avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Smith with punches
Smith avoids getting cornered.
Smith throws a lazy kick
Sylvia blocks and keeps his distance.
Smith steps forward
Sylvia feints.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sylvia stops that one with his ribs!
Sylvia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Sylvia's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia breaths deeply while on the ground
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maurice Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tim Sylvia shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tim Sylvia breaks that americana attempt!
Smith misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith 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 Maurice Smith's leg.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Smith
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Smith stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Right cheek
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia steps back and allows Smith to get back to his feet.
Maurice Smith is on his feet again.
Sylvia and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Maurice Smith's punches
Sylvia measures the resilience of Smith's chin with an uppercut while Smith lands some great crosses.
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brutal-looking high kick from Tim Sylvia!
Smith dodges!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sylvia has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tim Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Sylvia struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! He's holding his side
Tim Sylvia's mind is definitely in the fight, Smith just got nailed! Tim Sylvia saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Smith is going to have a headache after this one.
Incredible haymaker from Tim Sylvia!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Maurice Smith
that stun Sylvia.
Smith and Sylvia circle around the center of the cage.
Maurice Smith is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tim Sylvia moves forward and launches a high kick!
Smith ducks under.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Smith
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Tim Sylvia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Smith.
It looks like Sylvia was hit by a bus!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Smith with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Smith from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Smith.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Smith's face like a cannon ball!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sylvia launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Smith checks that kick!
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith 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
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tim Sylvia paws at Smith.
Smith answers with solid punches!
Smith tries to grapple
Sylvia moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tim Sylvia attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sylvia.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Sylvia's ribs.
That hit Sylvia who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Smith
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Tim Sylvia for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Smith time to recover. Maurice Smith seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sylvia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 open guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia storms over Smith with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Maurice Smith blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sylvia misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sylvia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maurice Smith rolls over himself and stands up while Tim Sylvia rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Smith throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Smith
Sylvia tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Smith uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Smith tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Maurice Smith put Sylvia in half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Tim Sylvia is cooling the fight on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 half guard over Smith
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Smith's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Smith doesn't fight back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sylvia moves backwards and Maurice Smith is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Maurice Smith.
Even nicer blocks from Sylvia.
Smith moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Smith begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia is smart enough to duck backwards
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia charges at Smith throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Smith is rocked!
Smith's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Maurice Smith who almost cannot stand!
One after another Tim Sylvia is punishing Smith! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Smith hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Tim Sylvia has left Smith unconscious! What a finish by Tim Sylvia!
Smith's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Left eye
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 1:11 Round 3
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 30/49 (61%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 208 s
Smith did okay at the start, but Sylvia's power was too much for his suave movements. Smith's team neglects him.