Sylvia vs. Hunt

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA SuperFight Championship

Tim Sylvia doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Mark Hunt doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.


The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.


An overhand right from Mark Hunt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sylvia moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.


Sylvia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.


Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hunt with a double overhooks!


Hunt feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!


The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sylvia throws a hook
that hits its mark.


Mark Hunt 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...
A punch from Tim Sylvia
grazes Hunt's left cheek.


The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Hunt launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia receives a hard blow on his right leg!


The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hunt's jaw!


Tim Sylvia throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hunt's chin! That stops Hunt in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Left eye


Hunt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Hunt measures the resilience of Sylvia's chin with an uppercut while Sylvia lands some great crosses.


Tim Sylvia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.


Hunt goes for a low kick..
Sylvia avoids the deadly blow.


Tim Sylvia paws at Hunt.
Hunt swings ineffectively.


Hunt launches a furious low kick!
Tim Sylvia blocks
Hunt misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hunt stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tim Sylvia is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Chin


Incredible high kick!
Sylvia deflects and sidesteps.


Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Hunt!
Sylvia ducks under...


Sylvia seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tim Sylvia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.


The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
puts Hunt in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Chin


The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Hunt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Hunt is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.


Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hunt's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!


The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Mark Hunt launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Hunt misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Hunt.


Tim Sylvia was tooling Mark Hunt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mark Hunt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mark Hunt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sylvia pushes Mark Hunt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


Hunt goes for a low kick..
Sylvia avoids the deadly blow.


The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
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.


The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mark Hunt
well done Hunt falls hard on the mat


Sylvia is standing while Hunt is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tim Sylvia steps back and allows Hunt to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Mark Hunt is standing now.


Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hunt's punches
Hunt is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.


Terrible one sided match... Hunt was not ready to fight a fighter of Tim Sylvia caliber.
Brutal combination from Tim Sylvia!
Hunt is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Tim Sylvia landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Hunt is down! Hunt has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tim Sylvia!
Hunt's Chin is beginning to swell
Hunt has a small cut in his Chin

Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punches) at 4:58 Round 1

Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 28/35 (80%)
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%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Mark Hunt
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
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 10 s

Tim Sylvia defends the SuperFight title!

This fight had no time limits, so I was excited for something different. Then the fight ended within a round timeframe anyway, so it made me sad.