Post by The Sandmen on Aug 23, 2018 17:54:51 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Sylvia while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tim Sylvia and Stipe Miocic touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sylvia moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A wicked punch by Stipe Miocic
goes awry.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right cheek
Stipe Miocic throws a looping left hand...
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miocic fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Miocic's face
Stipe Miocic throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Miocic and raining down combinations!
Miocic's corner looks worried!
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Sylvia blocks that kick with his leg.
Miocic misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Miocic's arms.
Sylvia pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
It looks like Miocic was hit by a bus!
Miocic's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right eye
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Stipe Miocic who almost cannot stand!
One after another Tim Sylvia is punishing Miocic! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
Miocic crumples to the mat and Sylvia moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Miocic has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 2:27 Round 1
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2791,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
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 0 s
Hoped this would be better, but it wasn't. Miocic's just not quite there, and Tim has been there waiting for him for a while now. Tim also has more appearances on Blind Date than Miocic, so Stipe is just having a terrible time of it vs. Tim.
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Tim Sylvia and Stipe Miocic touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
An overhand right from Stipe Miocic that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sylvia moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A wicked punch by Stipe Miocic
goes awry.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right cheek
Stipe Miocic throws a looping left hand...
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miocic fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Miocic's face
Stipe Miocic throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Miocic and raining down combinations!
Miocic's corner looks worried!
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Sylvia blocks that kick with his leg.
Miocic misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Miocic's arms.
Sylvia pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
It looks like Miocic was hit by a bus!
Miocic's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right eye
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Stipe Miocic who almost cannot stand!
One after another Tim Sylvia is punishing Miocic! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
Miocic crumples to the mat and Sylvia moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Miocic has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 2:27 Round 1
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2791,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
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 0 s
Hoped this would be better, but it wasn't. Miocic's just not quite there, and Tim has been there waiting for him for a while now. Tim also has more appearances on Blind Date than Miocic, so Stipe is just having a terrible time of it vs. Tim.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!