Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2015 12:15:19 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Sylvia while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Wanderlei Silva and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Sylvia stumble back!
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
Wanderlei backpedals and creates space. Tim Sylvia is asking him if he is going to fight!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tim Sylvia is coming in again!
Wanderlei 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 cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Wanderlei Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sylvia's stops that one with his face! How is Sylvia standing?!
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sylvia has a small cut in his Nose
Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Wanderlei from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Tremendous strikes from Wanderlei!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei avoids a dangerous strike from Sylvia
and counters with a solid straight!
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Wanderlei is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Sylvia attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sylvia into his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Tim Sylvia in closed guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Wanderlei Silva slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Wanderlei Silva's arm over his chin.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Wanderlei has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Wanderlei now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Wanderlei tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sylvia!
Sylvia adopts the turtle defense and Wanderlei is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sylvia holds Wanderlei Silva's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Wanderlei.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
Good shot! Wanderlei has reasons to be worried.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sylvia's chin with an uppercut while Sylvia lands some great crosses.
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wanderlei into his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Tim Sylvia to open his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Tim Sylvia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sylvia's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sylvia from the side mount!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to end this with a RNC!
Sylvia manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Wanderlei is unable to move under Sylvia control.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Sylvia
Good punches to Sylvia's body.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 3
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Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Sylvia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tim Sylvia who almost cannot stand!
One after another Wanderlei Silva is punishing Sylvia! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Wanderlei Silva!
That one almost breaks Sylvia's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Wanderlei is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei cartwheels towards Sylvia!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Tim Sylvia.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tim Sylvia.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sylvia's face with those brutal elbows! Sylvia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Wanderlei Silva! Sylvia seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (GnP) at 1:15 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/33 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 437 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Wanderlei was getting destroyed for large portions of this fight. Being out-weighed by nearly 100lbs will do that. And Sylvia's pretty strong and legit and all that. But Wandy would have none of that this time and fought through with stamina, heart, and determination and well-roundedness to get the win. A good win for him and a good showing from Tim too.
Ferocious staredown by Sylvia while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Wanderlei Silva and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Sylvia stumble back!
Sylvia is swinging for the fences!
Wanderlei backpedals and creates space. Tim Sylvia is asking him if he is going to fight!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Wanderlei stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tim Sylvia is coming in again!
Wanderlei 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 cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Wanderlei Silva that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sylvia's stops that one with his face! How is Sylvia standing?!
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sylvia has a small cut in his Nose
Sylvia feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Wanderlei from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Wanderlei's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Forehead
Tremendous strikes from Wanderlei!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Wanderlei avoids a dangerous strike from Sylvia
and counters with a solid straight!
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Wanderlei is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Sylvia attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Wanderlei's kick.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Tim Sylvia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Wanderlei Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sylvia into his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tim Sylvia fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Tim Sylvia in closed guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Wanderlei Silva slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Wanderlei Silva's arm over his chin.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Wanderlei has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Wanderlei now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Wanderlei tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sylvia!
Sylvia adopts the turtle defense and Wanderlei is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Sylvia is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sylvia holds Wanderlei Silva's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva launches a few punches to Sylvia's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sylvia tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Wanderlei.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Tim Sylvia
Good shot! Wanderlei has reasons to be worried.
Wanderlei looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Sylvia's chin with an uppercut while Sylvia lands some great crosses.
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wanderlei into his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva forces Tim Sylvia to open his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei leans back...
He clobbers Tim Sylvia's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sylvia's face!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Sylvia is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sylvia's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Not a desiderable position that Sylvia is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sylvia from the side mount!
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Sylvia
Wanderlei tries to end this with a RNC!
Sylvia manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Wanderlei is unable to move under Sylvia control.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Sylvia
Good punches to Sylvia's body.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Wanderlei Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Wanderlei Silva.
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Round 3
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Incredible high kick!
Sylvia is worried!
Sylvia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tim Sylvia who almost cannot stand!
One after another Wanderlei Silva is punishing Sylvia! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Sylvia seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Wanderlei Silva!
That one almost breaks Sylvia's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Wanderlei is standing while Sylvia is on the ground on his back
Wanderlei cartwheels towards Sylvia!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Tim Sylvia.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tim Sylvia.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Sylvia's face with those brutal elbows! Sylvia needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Wanderlei Silva! Sylvia seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (GnP) at 1:15 Round 3
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/33 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 437 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Wanderlei was getting destroyed for large portions of this fight. Being out-weighed by nearly 100lbs will do that. And Sylvia's pretty strong and legit and all that. But Wandy would have none of that this time and fought through with stamina, heart, and determination and well-roundedness to get the win. A good win for him and a good showing from Tim too.
Big Tim's Strength and punching are both maxed. Wanderlei's a freakin' bitch... in a good way though. 