Post by The Sandman on Aug 5, 2022 23:38:15 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
Stipe Miocic has fight Tim Sylvia 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Tim Sylvia is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Staples Miopic and The Maine-iac move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stipe Miocic tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Maine-iac's face
Pulverizing punch to The Maine-iac's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Staples Miopic, launching a big uppercut
Stipe Miocic is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Stipe Miocic chases The Maine-iac and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Maine-iac steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Maine-iac's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pulverizing punch to Staples Miopic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Maine-iac is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Staples Miopic's jaw!
The Maine-iac throws a lazy kick
Staples Miopic dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Staples Miopic launches a kick
but Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Staples Miopic is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Maine-iac is holding Stipe Miocic's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe 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,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Staples Miopic's face!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Left cheek
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Stipe Miocic to his stomach and takes his back!
The Maine-iac is in rear mount over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stipe Miocic
Solid shots!
Staples Miopic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Maine-iac is in rear mount over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia throws his leg over Stipe Miocic's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tim Sylvia's rear naked choke attempt!
Stipe Miocic frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tim Sylvia and ends up on top!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Staples Miopic 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Superb haymaker by The Maine-iac
that lands on Staples Miopic's face like a cannon ball!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Maine-iac steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from The Maine-iac!
Some big punches are landing!
Tim Sylvia and Staples Miopic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits The Maine-iac ribs hard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Maine-iac and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Maine-iac's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Tim Sylvia
that stun Staples Miopic.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Staples Miopic won't budge, forcing The Maine-iac to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Staples Miopic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Staples Miopic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Staples Miopic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Staples Miopic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Staples Miopic 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
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 full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic creates enough space to control Tim Sylvia's leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Maine-iac's ribs.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Staples Miopic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic works on the ground with his fingers over The Maine-iac's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia tries to open Staples Miopic's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tim Sylvia. Staples Miopic is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Staples Miopic's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Staples Miopic's face!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac is in closed guard... Staples Miopic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Staples Miopic tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Maine-iac in the side of the head
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac tries to escape from the full mount...
Stipe Miocic is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Maine-iac tries to move on the ground and shows Stipe Miocic a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Maine-iac uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
The Maine-iac tries to show some ground skills
Tim Sylvia put Staples Miopic in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over The Maine-iac
Stipe Miocic tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Stipe Miocic manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Maine-iac, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Maine-iac goes to the body...
his punches graze Staples Miopic's arm.
Staples Miopic is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic paws at The Maine-iac.
The Maine-iac answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic circles around The Maine-iac
Stipe Miocic just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Maine-iac may be in trouble!
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Staples Miopic stops that one with his ribs!
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stipe Miocic who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tim Sylvia pushes away Staples Miopic trying to keep the fight at striking range
Staples Miopic stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia circles to get the center of the cage
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic chases The Maine-iac and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Maine-iac steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Staples Miopic ribs hard
Tremendous strikes from The Maine-iac!
Staples Miopic blocks with confidence
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Staples Miopic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Staples Miopic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Staples Miopic ducks under...
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Nice low kick from Staples Miopic
Loud pop!
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The Maine-iac decides to launch some tentative punches
Staples Miopic launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Maine-iac with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Staples Miopic launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Maine-iac's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Maine-iac's chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off The Maine-iac with punches
The Maine-iac reels from the strikes.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags The Maine-iac.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
goes awry.
Staples Miopic launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Maine-iac stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
A high kick from Tim Sylvia
falls short of the mark.
The Maine-iac clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The Maine-iac's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Staples Miopic quickly defends.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like The Maine-iac was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
Staples Miopic throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Tim Sylvia!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Staples Miopic
that lands on The Maine-iac's face like a cannon ball!
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Stipe Miocic has found an opening in the defense of The Maine-iac, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Maine-iac is wobbling!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like The Maine-iac was hit by a bus!
The ref pulls off Stipe Miocic! The Maine-iac seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Right cheek
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Punch) at 2:58 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 44/50 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/23 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/26 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
DEAD even. INSANELY even. The difference-maker here was Stipe's round 4 between round recovery. He came out much fresher than Tim and got the first shot off, which put Sylvia on the backstep, and Stipe went all-in, getting the damage, the finish, and the win!
Tim Sylvia looks very relaxed.
Stipe Miocic has fight Tim Sylvia 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Tim Sylvia is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Tim Sylvia comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Staples Miopic and The Maine-iac move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stipe Miocic tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Maine-iac's face
Pulverizing punch to The Maine-iac's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Tim Sylvia has found an opening in the defense of Staples Miopic, launching a big uppercut
Stipe Miocic is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Stipe Miocic chases The Maine-iac and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Maine-iac steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Maine-iac's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pulverizing punch to Staples Miopic's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Maine-iac is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Staples Miopic's jaw!
The Maine-iac throws a lazy kick
Staples Miopic dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Staples Miopic launches a kick
but Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Staples Miopic is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Maine-iac is holding Stipe Miocic's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe 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,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Staples Miopic's face!
Staples Miopic has a small cut in his Left cheek
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tim Sylvia rolls Stipe Miocic to his stomach and takes his back!
The Maine-iac is in rear mount over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac throws a few hammer fists to the face of Stipe Miocic
Solid shots!
Staples Miopic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Maine-iac is in rear mount over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia throws his leg over Stipe Miocic's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tim Sylvia's rear naked choke attempt!
Stipe Miocic frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tim Sylvia and ends up on top!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Staples Miopic 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 3:00 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Superb haymaker by The Maine-iac
that lands on Staples Miopic's face like a cannon ball!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Maine-iac steps forward
Stipe Miocic catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from The Maine-iac!
Some big punches are landing!
Tim Sylvia and Staples Miopic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits The Maine-iac ribs hard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Maine-iac and Staples Miopic circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Maine-iac's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Tim Sylvia
that stun Staples Miopic.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Nose
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tim Sylvia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Staples Miopic won't budge, forcing The Maine-iac to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Staples Miopic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Staples Miopic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Tim Sylvia launches a few punches to Staples Miopic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Staples Miopic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over The Maine-iac
Staples Miopic 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 1:35 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
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 full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic creates enough space to control Tim Sylvia's leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic measures the resilience of The Maine-iac's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Maine-iac's side.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Staples Miopic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Maine-iac's ribs.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Staples Miopic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Staples Miopic works on the ground with his fingers over The Maine-iac's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia tries to open Staples Miopic's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tim Sylvia. Staples Miopic is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Staples Miopic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Staples Miopic's being punished here!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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,
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Staples Miopic's face!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Staples Miopic
The Maine-iac is in closed guard... Staples Miopic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Staples Miopic tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Maine-iac in the side of the head
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
The Maine-iac tries to escape from the full mount...
Stipe Miocic is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Maine-iac tries to move on the ground and shows Stipe Miocic a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Maine-iac uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
The Maine-iac tries to show some ground skills
Tim Sylvia put Staples Miopic in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over The Maine-iac
Stipe Miocic tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Stipe Miocic manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Maine-iac, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Maine-iac goes to the body...
his punches graze Staples Miopic's arm.
Staples Miopic is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
The Maine-iac tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stipe Miocic paws at The Maine-iac.
The Maine-iac answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic circles around The Maine-iac
Stipe Miocic just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Maine-iac may be in trouble!
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Maine-iac launches a hook to the body
Bang! Staples Miopic stops that one with his ribs!
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stipe Miocic who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tim Sylvia pushes away Staples Miopic trying to keep the fight at striking range
Staples Miopic stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia circles to get the center of the cage
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Tim Sylvia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic chases The Maine-iac and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Maine-iac steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Staples Miopic ribs hard
Tremendous strikes from The Maine-iac!
Staples Miopic blocks with confidence
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
The Maine-iac staggers backwards. Staples Miopic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Staples Miopic and The Maine-iac circle around the center of the cage.
Tim Sylvia is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Staples Miopic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tim Sylvia!
Staples Miopic ducks under...
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Nice low kick from Staples Miopic
Loud pop!
Tim Sylvia takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The Maine-iac decides to launch some tentative punches
Staples Miopic launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Maine-iac with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Staples Miopic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Staples Miopic launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Maine-iac's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Maine-iac's chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Stipe Miocic attempts to cut off The Maine-iac with punches
The Maine-iac reels from the strikes.
Shovel hook by Stipe Miocic
tags The Maine-iac.
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
goes awry.
Staples Miopic launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Maine-iac stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
A high kick from Tim Sylvia
falls short of the mark.
The Maine-iac clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Staples Miopic avoids a dangerous strike from The Maine-iac
and counters with a solid straight!
The Maine-iac's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Staples Miopic quickly defends.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like The Maine-iac was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Chin
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
Staples Miopic throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
You can see The Maine-iac's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Tim Sylvia!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Staples Miopic
that lands on The Maine-iac's face like a cannon ball!
Tim Sylvia seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stipe Miocic!
The Maine-iac doesn't stop bleeding.
Staples Miopic moves backwards and Tim Sylvia is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Stipe Miocic has found an opening in the defense of The Maine-iac, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Maine-iac is wobbling!
The Maine-iac has a small cut in his Chin
Tim Sylvia's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Staples Miopic.
It looks like The Maine-iac was hit by a bus!
The ref pulls off Stipe Miocic! The Maine-iac seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Tim Sylvia's Right cheek
Winner is Stipe Miocic by TKO (Punch) at 2:58 Round 4
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 44/50 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/23 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/26 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
DEAD even. INSANELY even. The difference-maker here was Stipe's round 4 between round recovery. He came out much fresher than Tim and got the first shot off, which put Sylvia on the backstep, and Stipe went all-in, getting the damage, the finish, and the win!
