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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Tim Sylvia defeats Brandon Vera
On October 21, 2007 Tim Sylvia faced Brandon Vera in a heavyweight bout. Sylvia was 31 years old with a record of 23-3, and Vera was 30 with a record of 8-0. Sylvia was coming off a loss, while Vera was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Sylvia won via unanimous decision.
6. 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.
7. Tim Sylvia loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO
On February 2, 2008 Tim Sylvia fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the vacant Interim 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.
8. Tim Sylvia defeats Assuério Silva
On January 16, 2006 Tim Sylvia faced Assuério Silva in a heavyweight bout. Sylvia was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and Silva was 31 with a record of 11-3. Both Sylvia and Silva were on a 2-fight winning streak. Sylvia won via unanimous decision.
9. Tim Sylvia KOs Vince Lucero
On December 11, 2010 Tim Sylvia faced Vince Lucero in a heavyweight bout. Sylvia was 34 years old with a record of 27-6, and Lucero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sylvia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Vince Lucero via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Tim Sylvia KOs Jason Riley
On September 18, 2009 Tim Sylvia faced Jason Riley in a heavyweight bout. Sylvia was 33 years old with a record of 24-6, and Riley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sylvia was on a 3-fight losing streak. Sylvia stopped Jason Riley via TKO in the 1st round.