Post by The Sandmen on Oct 26, 2014 10:08:12 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
Sylvia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
An overhand right from Tim Sylvia that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Anderson's stops that one with his face! How is Anderson standing?!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big uppercut
Anderson Silva is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Sylvia
grazes the chin of Anderson.
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and advance towards Anderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anderson Silva lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia cartwheels towards Anderson!
Anderson fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson fights back with his feet, forcing Sylvia to try something else.
Sylvia misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sylvia follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sylvia needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sylvia blocks that. It was easy!
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Anderson's face while in the clinch!
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sylvia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Anderson
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sylvia is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Anderson Silva storms over Sylvia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sylvia's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Anderson Silva's arm over his chin.
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tim Sylvia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Anderson Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Anderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Anderson Silva gets out of the way.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Anderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Tim Sylvia.
Sylvia pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Tim Sylvia chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Sylvia's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Sylvia can take many more shots like that!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tim Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tim Sylvia's cheek! Sylvia stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Tim Sylvia to stand up.
Sylvia climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
A left hook from Sylvia
falls short.
Anderson Silva and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sylvia's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia tries to move to full mount!
Anderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Tim Sylvia throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
A lot of them are hitting Anderson's face
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Tim Sylvia storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Tim Sylvia has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sylvia's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sylvia fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Tim Sylvia! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Sylvia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sylvia wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Sylvia.
Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sylvia's knee!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Anderson misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Anderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Sylvia's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Sylvia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Sylvia.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sylvia
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Anderson 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.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
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.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Tim Sylvia is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Anderson Silva gets the advantage
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Anderson Silva tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A bad move from Tim Sylvia
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Anderson!
Sylvia stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson 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.
Sylvia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Tim Sylvia is unable to take him down
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Sylvia stumble back!
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Sylvia moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Sylvia!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Sylvia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva launches a few punches towards Sylvia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Sylvia moves backwards and Anderson Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Tim Sylvia with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Tim Sylvia is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Sylvia to get back to his feet.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sylvia's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Sylvia!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Left eye
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sylvia
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Sylvia with punches
Sylvia reels from the strikes.
Sylvia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Anderson into his guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Anderson is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Anderson Silva is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sylvia is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and Sylvia clumsily gives his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Anderson Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Anderson Silva has one hook in!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Anderson throws his leg over and Tim Sylvia is in serious trouble! Anderson Silva extends his hips and Tim Sylvia is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 4:55 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/43 (70%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 24/38 (63%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/15 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 310 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 6/14 (43%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 287 s
Wow, Anderson Silva is NOT up to fighting guys a foot taller and 80 pounds heavier. These are open weight fights, not catchweight fights and you can really see the difference here in this fight.
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
Sylvia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
An overhand right from Tim Sylvia that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Anderson's stops that one with his face! How is Anderson standing?!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big uppercut
Anderson Silva is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Sylvia
grazes the chin of Anderson.
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and advance towards Anderson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anderson Silva lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia cartwheels towards Anderson!
Anderson fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia opts to jump inside Anderson's guard.
Anderson fights back with his feet, forcing Sylvia to try something else.
Sylvia misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Anderson's thigh
Anderson checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Sylvia moves backwards and gestures for Anderson Silva to stand up.
Anderson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sylvia follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sylvia needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sylvia cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sylvia blocks that. It was easy!
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Sylvia who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Anderson's face while in the clinch!
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sylvia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Anderson
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Anderson
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sylvia is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Anderson Silva storms over Sylvia with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sylvia's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Anderson Silva's arm over his chin.
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Tim Sylvia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Anderson Silva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia chases Anderson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Anderson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Anderson Silva gets out of the way.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Anderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Tim Sylvia.
Sylvia pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Tim Sylvia chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Sylvia's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Sylvia can take many more shots like that!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Sylvia's head
Those punches are hitting! Sylvia covers his head!
Sylvia doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Sylvia forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tim Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Tim Sylvia down... Sylvia stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sylvia's jaw!
Sylvia's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tim Sylvia tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tim Sylvia's cheek! Sylvia stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Tim Sylvia to stand up.
Sylvia climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Tim Sylvia
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sylvia blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
A left hook from Sylvia
falls short.
Anderson Silva and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sylvia's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anderson Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Tim Sylvia uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia tries to move to full mount!
Anderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Sylvia positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Tim Sylvia throws a flurry of punches at Anderson...
A lot of them are hitting Anderson's face
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Tim Sylvia storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Sylvia is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Tim Sylvia has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sylvia's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sylvia fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Tim Sylvia! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Sylvia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sylvia wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
A left hook from Anderson
grazes the chin of Sylvia.
Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sylvia's knee!
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Sylvia blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Anderson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Anderson misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sylvia is clinching with Anderson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Sylvia's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Sylvia is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Sylvia.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sylvia
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Anderson 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.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Sylvia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
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.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Tim Sylvia's ribs!
Tim Sylvia's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Sylvia's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Tim Sylvia is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Anderson Silva gets the advantage
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Anderson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Anderson Silva tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A bad move from Tim Sylvia
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Anderson!
Sylvia stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson 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.
Sylvia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Tim Sylvia is unable to take him down
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Sylvia stumble back!
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Sylvia has reasons to be worried.
Sylvia moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Sylvia's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Sylvia!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Sylvia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva launches a few punches towards Sylvia's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Tim Sylvia receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tim Sylvia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
Sylvia moves backwards and Anderson Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Sylvia
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Tim Sylvia with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Tim Sylvia is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Sylvia's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Sylvia to get back to his feet.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
Anderson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sylvia's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Anderson pushes Tim Sylvia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Sylvia!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Left eye
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sylvia
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Sylvia with punches
Sylvia reels from the strikes.
Sylvia's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Anderson into his guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Anderson is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Anderson Silva is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sylvia is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and Sylvia clumsily gives his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Anderson Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Anderson Silva has one hook in!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Sylvia's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Anderson throws his leg over and Tim Sylvia is in serious trouble! Anderson Silva extends his hips and Tim Sylvia is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 4:55 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 30/43 (70%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 24/38 (63%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/15 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 310 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 6/14 (43%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 287 s
Wow, Anderson Silva is NOT up to fighting guys a foot taller and 80 pounds heavier. These are open weight fights, not catchweight fights and you can really see the difference here in this fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!