Post by The Sandmen on Jul 17, 2014 16:45:25 GMT -5
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sylvia into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard 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!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Shogun open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Shogun Rua tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tim Sylvia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Tim Sylvia to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Shogun tries to end this with a RNC!
Sylvia manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Sylvia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia moves to shoot
but Shogun Rua delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right eye
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Shogun to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
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.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Sylvia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua 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 half guard over Shogun
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun Rua is not able to stop Shogun ground skills and Tim Sylvia moves to side mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side 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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Middle kick from Shogun.
Sylvia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia circles around Shogun
Sylvia throws a low kick
Shogun Rua blocks.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tim Sylvia fires an unorthodox punch to Shogun's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tim Sylvia just can't get away!
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Sylvia hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
goes awry.
Shogun leads with a punch
Tim Sylvia evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sylvia!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Sylvia backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Sylvia is smart enough to block that one.
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Sylvia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tim Sylvia just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shogun's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
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!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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 side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shogun blocks that. He made it look easy!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Sylvia!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Sylvia against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
Sylvia pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Shogun Rua's offensive.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Shogun's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard 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!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sylvia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Good front kick from Sylvia!
Shogun Rua blocks
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
misses its target.
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sylvia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Shogun.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tim Sylvia tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Sylvia has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nice beating Tim Sylvia has received.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Shogun!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Shogun!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sylvia's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Sylvia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sylvia throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun Rua pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Crisp uppercut by Sylvia followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Shogun's face while in the clinch!
Shogun pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
just misses Shogun.
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Tim Sylvia stumbles back.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Sylvia ribs hard
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Sylvia ribs hard
Lightning fast low kick from Sylvia!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sylvia's chin
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
gets deflected.
Tim Sylvia attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sylvia misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Tim Sylvia! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Tim Sylvia.
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Round 5
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Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Tim Sylvia stumbles back.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Tim Sylvia are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Tim Sylvia is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sylvia in the side of the head
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tim Sylvia.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tim Sylvia's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sylvia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tim Sylvia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sylvia's Nose is beginning to swell
Sylvia has a small cut in his Nose
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Sylvia staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Sylvia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Sylvia seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 35/50 (70%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/26 (42%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 25/54 (46%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/19 (26%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 528 s
Damnit, so Sylvia came out really strong and I was kinda looking forward to another Normino Neglectario loss, but Rua fought back into the fight. Then off he went again, and Sylvia destroyed him for another round or two. Now, what is interesting though is how close these 2 were in terms of damage output, but how thoroughly far apart they were in health remaining.
Now, as I was writing the above paragraph, Rua came back and won the fight. He was very, very down. I am confused and disappointed right now.
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.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sylvia into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard 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!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Shogun open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Sylvia
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Sylvia
Shogun Rua tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tim Sylvia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua rolls Tim Sylvia to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Shogun tries to end this with a RNC!
Sylvia manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Sylvia tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Sylvia tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia moves to shoot
but Shogun Rua delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right eye
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shogun Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Shogun to pull guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
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.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Sylvia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua 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 half guard over Shogun
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun Rua is not able to stop Shogun ground skills and Tim Sylvia moves to side mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side 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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Middle kick from Shogun.
Sylvia receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia circles around Shogun
Sylvia throws a low kick
Shogun Rua blocks.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tim Sylvia fires an unorthodox punch to Shogun's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tim Sylvia just can't get away!
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Sylvia hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shogun's jaw!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
goes awry.
Shogun leads with a punch
Tim Sylvia evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sylvia!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Shogun.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Sylvia backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Shogun is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Sylvia is smart enough to block that one.
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shogun is clinching with Sylvia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tim Sylvia just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shogun's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
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!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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 side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is opening up on Shogun and raining down combinations!
Shogun's corner looks worried!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Sylvia dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Tim Sylvia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shogun blocks that. He made it look easy!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Sylvia!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Sylvia against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Shogun blocks.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
Sylvia pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Shogun Rua's offensive.
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Tim Sylvia pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Shogun's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sylvia!
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard 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!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sylvia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Sylvia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sylvia's side.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Good front kick from Sylvia!
Shogun Rua blocks
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
misses its target.
Shogun steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sylvia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Shogun.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tim Sylvia tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Sylvia has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Nice beating Tim Sylvia has received.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Shogun!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Shogun!
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shogun blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sylvia with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sylvia's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Sylvia blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Sylvia throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun Rua pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Crisp uppercut by Sylvia followed by a hard jab
Shogun deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sylvia hyper-extended his leg
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Shogun's face while in the clinch!
Shogun pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
A furious flurry of punches from Tim Sylvia
just misses Shogun.
Tim Sylvia goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Tim Sylvia stumbles back.
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Sylvia ribs hard
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Sylvia staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua tries a hook to the body
and hits Sylvia ribs hard
Lightning fast low kick from Sylvia!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sylvia's chin
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia steps forward
Shogun Rua catches him with an uppercut to the face!
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
gets deflected.
Tim Sylvia attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sylvia misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Tim Sylvia! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sylvia pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Sylvia
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Tim Sylvia.
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Round 5
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Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Sylvia seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sylvia's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Tim Sylvia stumbles back.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Tim Sylvia are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Tim Sylvia is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shogun Rua. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sylvia in the side of the head
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Shogun slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tim Sylvia.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tim Sylvia's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sylvia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Sylvia's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Tim Sylvia's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tim Sylvia's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sylvia's Nose is beginning to swell
Sylvia has a small cut in his Nose
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Sylvia staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Sylvia
Shogun Rua isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Sylvia locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shogun Rua unil he can pull his arm free! Shogun lost his dominant position.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Shogun
Sylvia is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
The ref pulls off Shogun Rua! Sylvia seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Sylvia's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 35/50 (70%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 11/26 (42%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 25/54 (46%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/19 (26%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 528 s
Damnit, so Sylvia came out really strong and I was kinda looking forward to another Normino Neglectario loss, but Rua fought back into the fight. Then off he went again, and Sylvia destroyed him for another round or two. Now, what is interesting though is how close these 2 were in terms of damage output, but how thoroughly far apart they were in health remaining.
Now, as I was writing the above paragraph, Rua came back and won the fight. He was very, very down. I am confused and disappointed right now.
Fucking stupid simulator... not pleased. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!