Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2014 20:10:48 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.
Cain Velasquez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tim Sylvia and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia chases Velasquez and launches a few perfect strikes
Velasquez ducks backwards and avoids them.
Tim Sylvia and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Cain Velasquez is unable to take him down
Velasquez misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Velasquez!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez struggles a bit before breaking Sylvia's attemp of grappling
Sylvia tries to grapple
Velasquez moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Sylvia follows Cain Velasquez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sylvia needs to stop playing Cain Velasquez's game or he'll get knocked out!
Velasquez steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Sylvia trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Tim Sylvia lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Velasquez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia did not see that coming! Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Sylvia now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Sylvia
Velasquez tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Cain Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Velasquez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Tim Sylvia moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to close the guard.
Sylvia put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Sylvia.
Good job by Sylvia blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez hovers above Sylvia
Good punches to Sylvia's body.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Velasquez is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tim Sylvia is coming in again!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left eye
Velasquez is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sylvia tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Terrible one sided match... Sylvia was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Cain Velasquez.
Nice punches.
Sylvia's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
glances off Sylvia's arms.
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Velasquez to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
Cain Velasquez wraps his arms around Sylvia's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia moves on the ground
Tim Sylvia moves to side mount
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to show some ground skills
Cain Velasquez put Sylvia in half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Sylvia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez 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.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Tim Sylvia storms over Velasquez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Velasquez's face with his elbows!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Sylvia has a small cut in his Left cheek
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
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
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia shoots and grab Cain Velasquez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sylvia scoop up Cain Velasquez's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Velasquez to the mat
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Sylvia throws a low kick
Cain Velasquez blocks.
Sylvia throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez launches a kick
but Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia throws a lazy kick
Velasquez dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sylvia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez charges at Sylvia throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sylvia is rocked!
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia moves forward and launches a high kick!
Velasquez ducks under.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez swings...
...no good.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Velasquez against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Cain Velasquez's ribs shows the damage! Tim Sylvia is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia pushes Cain Velasquez against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Velasquez's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cain Velasquez falls hard on the mat with Tim Sylvia on top of him
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Sylvia steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Sylvia has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez 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.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sylvia drills Cain Velasquez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Sylvia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez steps forward
Tim Sylvia catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Here comes Tim Sylvia with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Velasquez's face like a cannon ball!
The ref pulls off Tim Sylvia! Velasquez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Haymaker) at 4:57 Round 3
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 451 s
Perhaps Cain had a cold. Or a secret injury like in the first RL fight with JDS. Either way, he was not defensive, and allowed Tim to click, clack, clock him way too many times. Haymakers from Tim can do the trick. True story.
Cain Velasquez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tim Sylvia and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia chases Velasquez and launches a few perfect strikes
Velasquez ducks backwards and avoids them.
Tim Sylvia and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sylvia struggles... Cain Velasquez is unable to take him down
Velasquez misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Velasquez!
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez struggles a bit before breaking Sylvia's attemp of grappling
Sylvia tries to grapple
Velasquez moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Sylvia follows Cain Velasquez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sylvia needs to stop playing Cain Velasquez's game or he'll get knocked out!
Velasquez steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Sylvia trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Tim Sylvia lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Velasquez is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Velasquez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia did not see that coming! Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Sylvia now.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Sylvia
Velasquez tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Cain Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Velasquez works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Velasquez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Cain Velasquez in his guard...
Tim Sylvia moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to close the guard.
Sylvia put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Sylvia.
Good job by Sylvia blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Velasquez is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez hovers above Sylvia
Good punches to Sylvia's body.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Velasquez is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Velasquez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tim Sylvia is coming in again!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left eye
Velasquez is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Velasquez fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Velasquez is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cain Velasquez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sylvia tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Terrible one sided match... Sylvia was not ready to fight a fighter of Cain Velasquez caliber.
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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Cain Velasquez.
Nice punches.
Sylvia's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
glances off Sylvia's arms.
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
Velasquez moves aside and dodges.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Velasquez to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
Cain Velasquez wraps his arms around Sylvia's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia moves on the ground
Tim Sylvia moves to side mount
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez tries to show some ground skills
Cain Velasquez put Sylvia in half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Sylvia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez 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.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Tim Sylvia storms over Velasquez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Velasquez's face with his elbows!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
Sylvia has a small cut in his Left cheek
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Cain Velasquez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
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
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia shoots and grab Cain Velasquez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sylvia scoop up Cain Velasquez's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Velasquez to the mat
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Velasquez
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Sylvia throws a low kick
Cain Velasquez blocks.
Sylvia throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez launches a kick
but Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia throws a lazy kick
Velasquez dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sylvia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Velasquez's chin! That stops Velasquez in his tracks!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez charges at Sylvia throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sylvia is rocked!
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia moves forward and launches a high kick!
Velasquez ducks under.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez swings...
...no good.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Velasquez against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Cain Velasquez's ribs shows the damage! Tim Sylvia is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia pushes Cain Velasquez against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Velasquez's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cain Velasquez falls hard on the mat with Tim Sylvia on top of him
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
Sylvia steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Velasquez
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Sylvia has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez 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.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sylvia drills Cain Velasquez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Cain Velasquez to his stomach and takes his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Velasquez
Velasquez has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sylvia is unable to move under Velasquez control.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Sylvia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez steps forward
Tim Sylvia catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Here comes Tim Sylvia with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Velasquez's ribs!
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Velasquez's face like a cannon ball!
The ref pulls off Tim Sylvia! Velasquez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Haymaker) at 4:57 Round 3
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 451 s
Perhaps Cain had a cold. Or a secret injury like in the first RL fight with JDS. Either way, he was not defensive, and allowed Tim to click, clack, clock him way too many times. Haymakers from Tim can do the trick. True story.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!