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Tim Sylvia

Tim Sylvia

“The Maine-iac”
MMA record: 31-10, 1 NC (24)
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Ellsworth, Maine, U.S.

Best fights of Tim Sylvia

Over 13 years as a professional, Tim Sylvia has compiled a 31-10 (24) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Tim Sylvia KOs Andrei Arlovski in their 2nd fight

    On April 15, 2006 Tim Sylvia fought Andrei Arlovski for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Sylvia was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Arlovski was 27 with a record of 10-3. Sylvia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 6-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Andrei Arlovski via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Tim Sylvia KOs Ricco Rodriguez

    On February 28, 2003 Tim Sylvia fought Ricco Rodriguez for the UFC heavyweight title. Sylvia was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Rodriguez was 25 with a record of 14-1. Sylvia was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Rodriguez was on a 11-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Ricco Rodriguez via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  3. 3. Tim Sylvia loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO

    On February 2, 2008 Tim Sylvia fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Sylvia was 31 years old with a record of 24-3, and Nogueira was 31 with a record of 30-4-1. Sylvia was coming off a win and Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Sylvia via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  4. 4. Tim Sylvia defeats Jeff Monson

    On November 18, 2006 Tim Sylvia defended his UFC heavyweight title against Jeff Monson. Sylvia was 30 years old with a record of 22-2, and Monson was 35 with a record of 23-5. Sylvia was on a 5-fight winning streak and Monson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Sylvia won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Tim Sylvia KOs Gan McGee

    On September 26, 2003 Tim Sylvia defended his UFC heavyweight title against Gan McGee. Sylvia was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and McGee was 26 with a record of 12-1. Sylvia was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and McGee was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Gan McGee via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  6. 6. Tim Sylvia KOs Paul Buentello

    On August 14, 2010 Tim Sylvia fought Paul Buentello for the vacant PWP heavyweight title. Sylvia was 34 years old with a record of 26-6, and Buentello was 36 with a record of 28-12. Sylvia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Buentello was coming off a win. Sylvia stopped Paul Buentello via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.

  7. 7. Tim Sylvia defeats Andrei Arlovski in their 3rd fight

    On July 8, 2006 Tim Sylvia defended his UFC heavyweight title against Andrei Arlovski. It was their third meeting. Sylvia was 30 years old with a record of 21-2, and Arlovski was 27 with a record of 10-4. Sylvia was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Arlovski was coming off a loss. Sylvia won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.