Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2014 15:32:02 GMT -5
Tim Sylvia is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Pedro Rizzo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Pedro Rizzo today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Sylvia.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Rizzo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo circles around Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rizzo 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 charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Pedro Rizzo gets out of the way.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sylvia's thigh!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
Pedro Rizzo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Rizzo to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rizzo leans and gets Tim Sylvia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sylvia is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Rizzo goes for an armbar!
Tim Sylvia breaks the lock and pushes away Pedro Rizzo, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Pedro Rizzo. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches towards Sylvia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sylvia seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Rizzo misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Hard blow to Rizzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Rizzo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rizzo doesn't fight back!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo tries to escape from the full mount...
Tim Sylvia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sylvia's moves.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rizzo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rizzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tim Sylvia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sylvia tries to grapple
Rizzo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Rizzo's head
Nothing from this... Tim Sylvia seems frustrated.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sylvia is throwing a flurry of punches!
Pedro Rizzo just can't get away!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo and Tim Sylvia are cliched up against the cage. Rizzo steps for a throw
Sylvia stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia pushes off of Pedro Rizzo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rizzo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch to Pedro Rizzo ribs and the tries to trip him
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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
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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Tim Sylvia brings Pedro Rizzo down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Some big punches are landing!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tim Sylvia and Rizzo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pedro Rizzo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
Sylvia dodges!
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Rizzo
Rizzo has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rizzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sylvia
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Tim Sylvia
that stun Rizzo.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sylvia!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Sylvia deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
glances off Rizzo's arms.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lightning fast low kick from Sylvia!
Rizzo blocks that kick with his leg.
Pulverizing punch to Rizzo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sylvia!
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a high kick!
Sylvia ducks under.
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
surprises Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Rizzo's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rizzo's chin! That stops Rizzo in his tracks!
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rizzo is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo fakes some punches
Sylvia ties him up.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Rizzo tries to move to full mount
Rizzo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo fakes some punches
Sylvia ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Rizzo is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sylvia's moves.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rizzo needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Sylvia follows Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Rizzo's face like a cannon ball!
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rizzo pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rizzo.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 4
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Rizzo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Brutal combination from Tim Sylvia!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Tim Sylvia swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Rizzo stumble back!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Pedro Rizzo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rizzo cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Rizzo with punches time and time again!
Dan Miragliotta is asking Rizzo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rizzo.
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Punches) at 1:00 Round 4
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 21/36 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/18 (39%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/29 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 4/12 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
The finish was in the 4th, but Tim won this fight in the 3rd with turning the offense into overdrive mode. A big performance from him when his team needed it.
Tim.
Pedro Rizzo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Pedro Rizzo today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Solid kick to the leg from Pedro Rizzo
that visibly pains Sylvia.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Rizzo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo circles around Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rizzo 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 charges at Rizzo throwing flurries left and right.
Pedro Rizzo gets out of the way.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Rizzo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sylvia's thigh!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
Pedro Rizzo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Rizzo to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rizzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rizzo leans and gets Tim Sylvia's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sylvia is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Good looking punches from Pedro Rizzo on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Rizzo goes for an armbar!
Tim Sylvia breaks the lock and pushes away Pedro Rizzo, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Pedro Rizzo. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches towards Sylvia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Sylvia seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Rizzo misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Hard blow to Rizzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Rizzo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rizzo doesn't fight back!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo tries to escape from the full mount...
Tim Sylvia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rizzo's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Sylvia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sylvia's moves.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Pedro Rizzo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rizzo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rizzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tim Sylvia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sylvia tries to grapple
Rizzo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Rizzo's head
Nothing from this... Tim Sylvia seems frustrated.
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rizzo struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sylvia is throwing a flurry of punches!
Pedro Rizzo just can't get away!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo and Tim Sylvia are cliched up against the cage. Rizzo steps for a throw
Sylvia stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia pushes off of Pedro Rizzo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rizzo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch to Pedro Rizzo ribs and the tries to trip him
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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
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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Tim Sylvia brings Pedro Rizzo down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Tim Sylvia is looking to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo 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 closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Some big punches are landing!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tim Sylvia and Rizzo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pedro Rizzo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Pedro Rizzo!
Sylvia dodges!
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rizzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Rizzo
Sylvia delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sylvia is in rear mount over Rizzo
Rizzo has Sylvia controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Rizzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sylvia
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Tim Sylvia
that stun Rizzo.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sylvia!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Solid low kick from Pedro Rizzo.
Sylvia deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
glances off Rizzo's arms.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lightning fast low kick from Sylvia!
Rizzo blocks that kick with his leg.
Pulverizing punch to Rizzo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sylvia!
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a high kick!
Sylvia ducks under.
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
surprises Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Pedro Rizzo
gets deflected.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Rizzo's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sylvia is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rizzo's chin! That stops Rizzo in his tracks!
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rizzo is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo fakes some punches
Sylvia ties him up.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Rizzo tries to move to full mount
Rizzo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo fakes some punches
Sylvia ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Pedro Rizzo looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Sylvia
Rizzo is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sylvia's moves.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rizzo follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rizzo needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Sylvia follows Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
that lands on Rizzo's face like a cannon ball!
Rizzo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pedro Rizzo launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rizzo pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rizzo.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Pedro Rizzo.
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Round 4
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Rizzo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Brutal combination from Tim Sylvia!
Rizzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Tim Sylvia swings...
hard impact to Rizzo's face!
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Rizzo's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
makes Rizzo stumble back!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Pedro Rizzo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rizzo cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Rizzo with punches time and time again!
Dan Miragliotta is asking Rizzo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rizzo.
Rizzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Punches) at 1:00 Round 4
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 21/36 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/18 (39%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/29 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 4/12 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
The finish was in the 4th, but Tim won this fight in the 3rd with turning the offense into overdrive mode. A big performance from him when his team needed it.
Tim.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!