Post by The Sandman on Feb 17, 2022 22:11:11 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec).
Stipe Miocic raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Tim Sylvia shifts back and forth nervously.
Stipe Miocic has fight Tim Sylvia 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Tim Sylvia is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Miocic and The Maine-iac move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac avoids a dangerous strike from Miocic
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Maine-iac follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Maine-iac needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
Stipe Miocic and The Maine-iac engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac moves backwards and Stipe Miocic is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Maine-iac stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Maine-iac stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
Crisp uppercut by The Maine-iac followed by a hard jab
Stipe Miocic stumbles back.
Miocic's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miocic has a small cut in his Chin
Nice low kick from Miocic
but Tim Sylvia stops it.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Maine-iac's chin
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Miocic!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are blocked by The Maine-iac.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac moves backwards and Stipe Miocic is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Maine-iac is holding Stipe Miocic's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Maine-iac stops that one with his ribs!
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic's mind is definitely in the fight, The Maine-iac just got nailed! Stipe Miocic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Maine-iac is going to have a headache after this one.
The Maine-iac and Miocic are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Solid jabs from Tim Sylvia.
Nice punches.
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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Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic paws at The Maine-iac.
The Maine-iac swings ineffectively.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Miocic!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Maine-iac goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic is in closed guard... The Maine-iac tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia hovers above Miocic
Good punches to Miocic's body.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Stipe Miocic gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Stipe Miocic's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia throws a flurry of punches at Miocic...
A lot of them are hitting Miocic's face
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Maine-iac jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Tim Sylvia is able to get half guard here.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to The Maine-iac's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Maine-iac tries to cover his face,
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to open up Miocic with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Miocic is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
The Maine-iac doesn't allow him!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac struggles on the ground and tries to break Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Miocic open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around The Maine-iac
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia looks to posture up and open Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia forces Stipe Miocic to open his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia hovers above Miocic
Stipe Miocic stops him from throwing strikes.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to move to full mount
The Maine-iac succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia has seen better days.
Tim Sylvia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Maine-iac's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Maine-iac studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are bothering his opponent.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
surprises The Maine-iac!
Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia launches a body shot
Miocic dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
A punch from Stipe Miocic
grazes The Maine-iac's right cheek.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Maine-iac grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Miocic struggles... Tim Sylvia is unable to take him down
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stipe Miocic fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Maine-iac from the side mount!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic hovers above The Maine-iac
Good punches to The Maine-iac's body.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Stipe Miocic tries to open The Maine-iac's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stipe Miocic. The Maine-iac is unable to cover himself now!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Stipe Miocic keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac tries to show some ground skills
Miocic uses his strength to keep Miocic at a disadvantage
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic aggressively and repeatedly punches The Maine-iac.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia has seen better days.
The Maine-iac measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
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 Miocic's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stipe Miocic launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Maine-iac from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Stipe Miocic's mind is definitely in the fight, The Maine-iac just got nailed! Stipe Miocic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Maine-iac is going to have a headache after this one.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Stipe Miocic.
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Round 4
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Tim Sylvia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Tim Sylvia.
Even nicer blocks from Miocic.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits The Maine-iac ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left The Maine-iac staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Maine-iac
this is getting worse and worse for The Maine-iac
The Maine-iac seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Maine-iac is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Maine-iac and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia throws a combo
Stipe Miocic ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Maine-iac swings again, only to get countered once more! The Maine-iac is looking bad here!
The Maine-iac fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 47/56 (84%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Finally, a really good fight! We have had so few of these this season. Both guys did heavy damage, and Sylvia looked like he was gonna take it. Then Stipe recovered well, and took over, dominating the 3rd round, and finishing in the 4th. This is what the fans are here to see.
Stipe Miocic raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Tim Sylvia shifts back and forth nervously.
Stipe Miocic has fight Tim Sylvia 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Tim Sylvia is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Miocic and The Maine-iac move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac avoids a dangerous strike from Miocic
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Maine-iac follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Maine-iac needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
Stipe Miocic and The Maine-iac engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac moves backwards and Stipe Miocic is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Maine-iac stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Maine-iac stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
Crisp uppercut by The Maine-iac followed by a hard jab
Stipe Miocic stumbles back.
Miocic's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miocic has a small cut in his Chin
Nice low kick from Miocic
but Tim Sylvia stops it.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Maine-iac's chin
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Miocic!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Maine-iac is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are blocked by The Maine-iac.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
The Maine-iac moves backwards and Stipe Miocic is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Maine-iac is holding Stipe Miocic's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic shows great balance while pushing away Tim Sylvia
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Maine-iac stops that one with his ribs!
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Miocic stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tim Sylvia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miocic steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic's mind is definitely in the fight, The Maine-iac just got nailed! Stipe Miocic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Maine-iac is going to have a headache after this one.
The Maine-iac and Miocic are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Solid jabs from Tim Sylvia.
Nice punches.
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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Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miocic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic paws at The Maine-iac.
The Maine-iac swings ineffectively.
A right hand from Tim Sylvia
surprises Miocic!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Maine-iac goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic is in closed guard... The Maine-iac tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia hovers above Miocic
Good punches to Miocic's body.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Stipe Miocic gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Stipe Miocic's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia throws a flurry of punches at Miocic...
A lot of them are hitting Miocic's face
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Maine-iac jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Tim Sylvia is able to get half guard here.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to The Maine-iac's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Maine-iac tries to cover his face,
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to open up Miocic with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Miocic is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
The Maine-iac doesn't allow him!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac struggles on the ground and tries to break Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia is in Miocic open guard now
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around The Maine-iac
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia looks to posture up and open Stipe Miocic's guard...
Tim Sylvia forces Stipe Miocic to open his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
Tim Sylvia hovers above Miocic
Stipe Miocic stops him from throwing strikes.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to move to full mount
The Maine-iac succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia has seen better days.
Tim Sylvia is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Maine-iac's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Maine-iac studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are bothering his opponent.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
surprises The Maine-iac!
Miocic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia launches a body shot
Miocic dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
A punch from Stipe Miocic
grazes The Maine-iac's right cheek.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Maine-iac grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Miocic struggles... Tim Sylvia is unable to take him down
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Stipe Miocic catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miocic.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Stipe Miocic uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stipe Miocic fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over The Maine-iac
Miocic tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Maine-iac from the side mount!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic hovers above The Maine-iac
Good punches to The Maine-iac's body.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Stipe Miocic tries to open The Maine-iac's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stipe Miocic. The Maine-iac is unable to cover himself now!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Stipe Miocic keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac tries to show some ground skills
Miocic uses his strength to keep Miocic at a disadvantage
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic aggressively and repeatedly punches The Maine-iac.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia has seen better days.
The Maine-iac measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
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 Miocic's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stipe Miocic launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Maine-iac from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Stipe Miocic's mind is definitely in the fight, The Maine-iac just got nailed! Stipe Miocic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Maine-iac is going to have a headache after this one.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Stipe Miocic.
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Round 4
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Tim Sylvia closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Tim Sylvia.
Even nicer blocks from Miocic.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits The Maine-iac ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left The Maine-iac staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Maine-iac
this is getting worse and worse for The Maine-iac
The Maine-iac seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Maine-iac is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Maine-iac and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia throws a combo
Stipe Miocic ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Maine-iac swings again, only to get countered once more! The Maine-iac is looking bad here!
The Maine-iac fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 47/56 (84%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Finally, a really good fight! We have had so few of these this season. Both guys did heavy damage, and Sylvia looked like he was gonna take it. Then Stipe recovered well, and took over, dominating the 3rd round, and finishing in the 4th. This is what the fans are here to see.
