Post by The Sandmen on Dec 13, 2018 23:19:05 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic shifts back and forth nervously.
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Miocic.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Miocic's face while in the clinch!
Miocic pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Sylvia's right thigh
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
Sylvia slips it.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Miocic has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stipe Miocic throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Sylvia.
Solid jabs from Stipe Miocic.
Sylvia defends.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miocic's chin
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Miocic
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miocic is launching some bone breaking punches to Sylvia's ribs while in the clinch.
Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Miocic forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stipe Miocic
well done Miocic falls hard on the mat
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Miocic checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Miocic checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Miocic cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sylvia can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Miocic, launching a big uppercut
Stipe Miocic is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is opening up on Sylvia and raining down combinations!
Sylvia doesn't look worried as he defends.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miocic blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stipe Miocic's cheek! Miocic stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic 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 Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Miocic climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miocic launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Sylvia launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miocic steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miocic's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Some big punches are landing!
Miocic's Chin is beginning to swell
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
Miocic deflects and sidesteps.
Miocic moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
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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Miocic throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Miocic moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miocic launches a stiff jab!
Sylvia ducks that one.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Stipe Miocic with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Stipe Miocic is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Miocic climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tim Sylvia charges at Miocic throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Miocic is rocked!
Tim Sylvia chases Miocic and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Miocic steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Miocic's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Miocic moves back and takes a deep breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
puts Miocic in a world of hurt!
Miocic moves to shoot
Sylvia misses a knee.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Miocic
Miocic wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Miocic followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Crisp uppercut by Miocic followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stipe Miocic embrace and tries to move away...
Stipe Miocic pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic grapple with Tim Sylvia and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Miocic is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sylvia's ribs.
Sylvia is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tim Sylvia work his BJJ game.
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sylvia
Miocic is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Tim Sylvia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia looks to pass to mount...
Sylvia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stipe Miocic.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic 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.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sylvia drills Stipe Miocic's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Miocic's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tim Sylvia 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sylvia goes for a low kick..
Miocic avoids the deadly blow.
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off Sylvia with punches
Sylvia avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Miocic's face like a cannon ball!
Sylvia launches a furious hook!
That hits Miocic's chin like a wrecking ball! Miocic loses balance and goes to the mat.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Miocic!
Tim Sylvia blocks
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
just misses Sylvia.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Miocic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Brutal combination from Stipe Miocic!
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
Stipe Miocic throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sylvia's chin! That stops Sylvia in his tracks!
Sylvia's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miocic uses his forearms to block the impact!
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Miocic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sylvia's ribs.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Tim Sylvia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stipe Miocic
Blocked by Miocic.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia tries to escape from the closed guard
Sylvia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic 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.
Miocic misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Miocic
Miocic holds Tim Sylvia's arms and blocks the punches!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
Sylvia ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Miocic is worried!
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miocic's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Stipe Miocic
Sylvia checks it.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Miocic follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miocic needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miocic's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
It looks like Miocic was hit by a bus!
Miocic has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Sylvia blocks that kick with his leg.
Stipe Miocic throws a combo
Tim Sylvia ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miocic swings again, only to get countered once more! Miocic is looking bad here!
Miocic's Chin is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
Stipe Miocic looks rattled! Tim Sylvia sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Miocic's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tim Sylvia storms Stipe Miocic's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Stipe Miocic to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Tim Sylvia has left Miocic laying flat on the mat!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (GnP) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 12/49 (24%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 48/67 (72%)
Kicks 5/11 (45%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 163 s
Miocic needed those touches.
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Miocic.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Miocic's face while in the clinch!
Miocic pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Sylvia's right thigh
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
Sylvia slips it.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Miocic has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stipe Miocic throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Sylvia.
Solid jabs from Stipe Miocic.
Sylvia defends.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miocic's chin
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Miocic
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miocic is launching some bone breaking punches to Sylvia's ribs while in the clinch.
Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Miocic forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stipe Miocic
well done Miocic falls hard on the mat
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Miocic checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Miocic checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Miocic cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sylvia can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Miocic, launching a big uppercut
Stipe Miocic is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is opening up on Sylvia and raining down combinations!
Sylvia doesn't look worried as he defends.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miocic blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Stipe Miocic's cheek! Miocic stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Stipe Miocic launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic 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 Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Miocic climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miocic launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Sylvia launches a kick
but Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miocic steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miocic's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Some big punches are landing!
Miocic's Chin is beginning to swell
Sylvia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sylvia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
Miocic deflects and sidesteps.
Miocic moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
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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Miocic throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Miocic moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miocic launches a stiff jab!
Sylvia ducks that one.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Stipe Miocic with a right hand.
Great hook by Tim Sylvia! Stipe Miocic is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Miocic climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tim Sylvia charges at Miocic throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Miocic is rocked!
Tim Sylvia chases Miocic and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Miocic steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Miocic's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Miocic moves back and takes a deep breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
puts Miocic in a world of hurt!
Miocic moves to shoot
Sylvia misses a knee.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Miocic
Miocic wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Miocic followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Crisp uppercut by Miocic followed by a hard jab
Sylvia deflects the blows.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stipe Miocic embrace and tries to move away...
Stipe Miocic pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic grapple with Tim Sylvia and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Miocic is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sylvia's ribs.
Sylvia is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tim Sylvia work his BJJ game.
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sylvia
Miocic is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Tim Sylvia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia looks to pass to mount...
Sylvia slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stipe Miocic.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic 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.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sylvia drills Stipe Miocic's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Miocic's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tim Sylvia 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sylvia goes for a low kick..
Miocic avoids the deadly blow.
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off Sylvia with punches
Sylvia avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Miocic's face like a cannon ball!
Sylvia launches a furious hook!
That hits Miocic's chin like a wrecking ball! Miocic loses balance and goes to the mat.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Miocic!
Tim Sylvia blocks
A furious flurry of punches from Stipe Miocic
just misses Sylvia.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Miocic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Brutal combination from Stipe Miocic!
Sylvia moves aside and dodges.
Stipe Miocic throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sylvia's chin! That stops Sylvia in his tracks!
Sylvia's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miocic uses his forearms to block the impact!
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Miocic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sylvia's ribs.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Tim Sylvia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stipe Miocic
Blocked by Miocic.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Sylvia tries to escape from the closed guard
Sylvia succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic 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.
Miocic misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Miocic
Miocic holds Tim Sylvia's arms and blocks the punches!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stipe Miocic!
Sylvia ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Miocic is worried!
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Miocic's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Stipe Miocic
Sylvia checks it.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Miocic follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miocic needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miocic's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sylvia.
It looks like Miocic was hit by a bus!
Miocic has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Sylvia blocks that kick with his leg.
Stipe Miocic throws a combo
Tim Sylvia ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miocic swings again, only to get countered once more! Miocic is looking bad here!
Miocic's Chin is beginning to swell
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
Stipe Miocic looks rattled! Tim Sylvia sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Miocic's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Miocic's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Sylvia is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tim Sylvia storms Stipe Miocic's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Stipe Miocic to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Tim Sylvia has left Miocic laying flat on the mat!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (GnP) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 12/49 (24%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 48/67 (72%)
Kicks 5/11 (45%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 163 s
Miocic needed those touches.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!