Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 6:06:21 GMT -5
Tim Sylvia is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sylvia has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski throws a lazy kick
Sylvia blocks and keeps his distance.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Arlovski moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tim Sylvia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Arlovski and raining down combinations!
Arlovski's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Right eye
Sylvia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arlovski's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A high kick from Andrei Arlovski
misses badly. Arlovski slips and falls!
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Arlovski checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Andrei Arlovski is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Tim Sylvia landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Arlovski is down! Arlovski has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tim Sylvia!
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 2:07 Round 1
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 18 s
Another one that was shaping up to be rather decent, then flash KO finishes. Both did the exact same amount of damage in this one. Exact. Same.
Andrei Arlovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sylvia has a small cut in his Forehead
Arlovski throws a lazy kick
Sylvia blocks and keeps his distance.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Arlovski moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tim Sylvia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Arlovski and raining down combinations!
Arlovski's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Right eye
Sylvia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Arlovski's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A high kick from Andrei Arlovski
misses badly. Arlovski slips and falls!
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Arlovski's thigh
Arlovski checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Andrei Arlovski is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Tim Sylvia landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Arlovski is down! Arlovski has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tim Sylvia!
Arlovski's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 2:07 Round 1
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 18 s
Another one that was shaping up to be rather decent, then flash KO finishes. Both did the exact same amount of damage in this one. Exact. Same.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!