Tim Sylvia

"The Maine-iac"

31-10-0★ 1bonus

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-1Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Ruslan Magomedov · Unanimous Decision · Oct 26, 2013

31-10-0 · 24 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Tony JohnsonTKO · R3 3:25

ONERise To Power·May 31, 2013

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Tim Sylvia holds a professional MMA record of 31-10-0. Sylvia has won 31 fights: 20 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Sylvia lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sylvia also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: May 31, 2013. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'8"203 cm
Weight: 265 lbs120 kg
Reach: 80"203 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Mar 5, 1976
Age: 50
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Ruslan Magomedov
Fight Nights Global 20· Oct 26, 2013· Heavyweight· 31-10 vs 11-1
UD
LOSS
vs Tony Johnson
ONE · Rise To Power· May 31, 2013· Heavyweight· 31-9 vs 7-1
TKO
R3 · 3:25
LOSS
vs Satoshi Ishii
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2012· Dec 31, 2012· Heavyweight· 31-8 vs 6-3-1
UD
NC
vs Andrei Arlovski
ONE · Pride Of A Nation· Aug 31, 2012· Heavyweight· 31-7 vs 17-9
-
WIN
vs Randy Smith
NEF 3: Sylvia vs. Smith· Jun 16, 2012· Heavyweight· 31-7 vs 14-11-1
TKO
R1 · 0:12
WIN
vs Andreas Kraniotakes
ProElite 2: Big Guns· Nov 5, 2011· Heavyweight· 30-7 vs 12-5
UD
WIN
vs Patrick Barrentine
Fight Tour: Sylvia vs Barrentine· Aug 20, 2011· Heavyweight· 29-7 vs 9-6
TKO
R1 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Abe Wagner
Titan FC 16· Jan 28, 2011· Super Heavyweight· 28-7 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Vince Lucero
Extreme Challenge· Dec 11, 2010· 28-6 vs 20-19-1
SUB
WIN
vs Paul Buentello
California Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 27-6 vs 28-13
TKO
WIN
vs Mariusz Pudzianowski
Moosin: Sylvia vs Pudzianowski· May 21, 2010· Super Heavyweight· 26-6 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 1:43
WIN
vs Jason Riley
Iowa Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 25-6 vs 6-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Ray Mercer
Adrenaline MMA 3· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 24-6 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 0:09
LOSS
vs Fedor Emelianenko
Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 24-5 vs 29-1
SUB
R1 · 0:36
LOSS
vs Antonio Rodrigo NogueiraTitle bout
UFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Interim Heavyweight· 24-4 vs 31-4-1
SUB
R3 · 1:28
FOTN
WIN
vs Brandon Vera
UFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· Heavyweight· 24-3 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Randy CoutureTitle bout
UFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Heavyweight· 23-3 vs 15-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jeff Monson×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Heavyweight· 23-2 vs 23-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 10-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Heavyweight· 21-2 vs 10-4
TKO
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Assuerio Silva
UFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Heavyweight· 20-2 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tra Telligman
UFC 54: Boiling Point· Aug 20, 2005· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 7-5-1
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Mike Block
IFC 24: Ohio Caged Combat· May 21, 2005· Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:26
LOSS
vs Andrei ArlovskiTitle bout
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Interim Heavyweight· 17-2 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 0:47
WIN
vs Wes Sims
Superbrawl 38· Dec 12, 2004· Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 7-7
TKO
R1 · 1:32
LOSS
vs Frank MirTitle bout
UFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 0:50
WIN
vs Gan McGee×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Heavyweight· 16-0 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:54
WIN
vs Ricco Rodriguez×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Heavyweight· 15-0 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Wesley Correira
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 7-4
TKO
R2 · 1:43
WIN
vs Jeff Gerlick
Extreme Challenge· Jul 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:17
WIN
vs Mike Whitehead
Superbrawl 24· Apr 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 2:38
WIN
vs Jason Lambert
Superbrawl 24· Apr 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 7-3
TKO
R2 · 4:13
WIN
vs Boyd Ballard
Superbrawl 24· Apr 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Mike Whitehead
Superbrawl 24· Apr 26, 2002· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:46
WIN
vs Matt Frembling
Extreme Challenge 47· Mar 16, 2002· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Gino De La Cruz
Extreme Challenge 47· Mar 16, 2002· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Ernest Henderson
Extreme Challenge 47· Mar 16, 2002· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Greg Wikan
Extreme Challenge Trials· Nov 17, 2001· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 4-8
SUB
R3 · 2:20
WIN
vs Ben Rothwell
Extreme Challenge 42· Aug 24, 2001· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Greg Wikan
Minnesota Regional· Jun 2, 2001· 3-0 vs 2-7
TKO
WIN
vs Gabe Beauperthy
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 7, 2001· 2-0 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Randy Durant
IFC 14: Battleground 3· Jan 19, 2001· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:05

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Sniper

98 · top 5% in division

Granite Base

98 · best in division

Punch power97

Kick power54

Punch speed96

Kick speed60

Accuracy98

Takedowns68

Ground striking94

Submissions43

Chin95

Body strength98

Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 31-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.25per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.51per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.11per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.25per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.51per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.11per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tim Sylvia sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Tim Sylvia has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1

★ FOTNvs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · UFC 81: BREAKING POINTFeb 2, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tim Sylvia earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1733▼9
Peak: 1860Sep 26, 2003
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tim Sylvia fight next?

Tim Sylvia has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tim Sylvia's record?

Tim Sylvia's professional MMA record is 31-10-0.

Who is Tim Sylvia fighting next?

Tim Sylvia's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tim Sylvia fight last?

Tim Sylvia most recently fought Tony Johnson at Rise To Power on Friday, May 31, 2013, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Tim Sylvia fight in?

Tim Sylvia fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Tim Sylvia have?

Tim Sylvia has 20 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tim Sylvia won?

Tim Sylvia has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Tim Sylvia?

Tim Sylvia is 6'8" (203 cm) tall.

How much does Tim Sylvia weigh?

Tim Sylvia weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Tim Sylvia's reach?

Tim Sylvia has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Tim Sylvia?

Tim Sylvia is 50 years old (born Mar 5, 1976).

Where is Tim Sylvia from?

Tim Sylvia is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY