Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2013 16:45:38 GMT -5
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sylvia and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson quickly defends.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Gustafsson!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sylvia's chin! That stops Sylvia in his tracks!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia grapple with Alexander Gustafsson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Nose
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson sits high on Tim Sylvia's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sylvia's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sylvia tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alexander Gustafsson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gustafsson and it cost him top position.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander Gustafsson's leg.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Tim Sylvia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sylvia steps forward
Alexander Gustafsson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gustafsson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia against the fence with his fingers all over Sylvia's face
Sylvia looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Alexander Gustafsson arm and move away from danger Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Gustafsson open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gustafsson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Gustafsson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tim Sylvia and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Gustafsson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sylvia doesn't let Gustafsson get in on his legs.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gustafsson throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Sylvia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
Nice punch by Alexander Gustafsson
that nearly tags Sylvia.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's chin with an uppercut while Sylvia lands some great crosses.
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Gustafsson misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gustafsson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Sylvia pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Gustafsson's face like a cannon ball!
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Gustafsson.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Gustafsson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Sylvia, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sylvia with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes off of Tim Sylvia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sylvia holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia grapple with Alexander Gustafsson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Gustafsson falls hard on the mat with Tim Sylvia on top of him
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Tim Sylvia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 2:45 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Sylvia has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Sylvia is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Sylvia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Sylvia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
Gustafsson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gustafsson holds Tim Sylvia's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Sylvia
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson 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 is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sylvia.
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Round 4
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Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Gustafsson on his head!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Tim Sylvia.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Elbows) at 1:41 Round 4
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/34 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Alexander started by dominating TimSy. Then for no reason about half way through the fight, he started to suck, and TimSy took over, ruining him left, right, center, and center-left.
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sylvia and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson quickly defends.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Gustafsson!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sylvia's chin! That stops Sylvia in his tracks!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia grapple with Alexander Gustafsson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Nose
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson sits high on Tim Sylvia's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sylvia's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sylvia tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alexander Gustafsson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gustafsson and it cost him top position.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander Gustafsson's leg.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Tim Sylvia spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sylvia steps forward
Alexander Gustafsson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gustafsson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia against the fence with his fingers all over Sylvia's face
Sylvia looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Alexander Gustafsson arm and move away from danger Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Gustafsson open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gustafsson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Gustafsson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tim Sylvia and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Gustafsson pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sylvia doesn't let Gustafsson get in on his legs.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gustafsson throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Gustafsson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Sylvia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
Nice punch by Alexander Gustafsson
that nearly tags Sylvia.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's chin with an uppercut while Sylvia lands some great crosses.
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Gustafsson misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
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.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gustafsson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson postures up and launches another series of punches!
Sylvia pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Gustafsson's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Gustafsson's face like a cannon ball!
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Gustafsson.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Gustafsson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Sylvia, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sylvia with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson pushes off of Tim Sylvia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sylvia holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia grapple with Alexander Gustafsson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Gustafsson falls hard on the mat with Tim Sylvia on top of him
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Tim Sylvia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 2:45 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Sylvia has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Sylvia is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Sylvia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Sylvia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
Gustafsson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gustafsson holds Tim Sylvia's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Sylvia
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Sylvia
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson 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 is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Sylvia is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sylvia.
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Round 4
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Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Gustafsson on his head!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Gustafsson
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Tim Sylvia.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Tim Sylvia storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Elbows) at 1:41 Round 4
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/34 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Alexander started by dominating TimSy. Then for no reason about half way through the fight, he started to suck, and TimSy took over, ruining him left, right, center, and center-left.