Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2013 18:15:03 GMT -5
Shogun Rua 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.
Ferocious staredown by Sylvia while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun Rua is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia deflects and sidesteps.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sylvia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia postures up and launches another series of punches!
Shogun pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Tim Sylvia's offensive.
Sylvia misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
Sylvia slips it.
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sylvia is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Sylvia blocks them effectively.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia tries to launch a few punches to Shogun Rua
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Shogun's defense
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia deflects it.
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
Sylvia dodges!
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
A solid combination from Tim Sylvia
connects with Shogun.
Shogun throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tim Sylvia charges at Shogun throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shogun is rocked!
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Sylvia ducks under.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Sylvia.
Shogun spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Sylvia blocks with his arms and leg
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Tim Sylvia
grazes Shogun's right cheek.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Shogun stumble back!
Tim Sylvia landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Shogun is down! Shogun has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tim Sylvia!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Rocket Mannnnnnnnnnnnn. Whatever THAT means.
Ferocious staredown by Sylvia while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun Rua is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Sylvia!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Incredible high kick!
Sylvia deflects and sidesteps.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
puts Shogun in a world of hurt!
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sylvia doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia postures up and launches another series of punches!
Shogun pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Tim Sylvia's offensive.
Sylvia misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
Sylvia slips it.
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shogun 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sylvia is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Sylvia blocks them effectively.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia tries to launch a few punches to Shogun Rua
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Shogun's defense
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Shogun control.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
They could take their toll on Shogun.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia deflects it.
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
Sylvia dodges!
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
A solid combination from Tim Sylvia
connects with Shogun.
Shogun throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tim Sylvia charges at Shogun throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shogun is rocked!
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Sylvia ducks under.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
that nearly tags Sylvia.
Shogun spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Sylvia blocks with his arms and leg
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Tim Sylvia
grazes Shogun's right cheek.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Shogun stumble back!
Tim Sylvia landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Shogun is down! Shogun has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Tim Sylvia!
Winner is Tim Sylvia by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 2
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
Rocket Mannnnnnnnnnnnn. Whatever THAT means.