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Tim Sylvia
BornTimothy Deane Sylvia
(1976-03-05) March 5, 1976 (age 48)
Ellsworth, Maine, United States
Other namesThe Maniac
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight311 lb (141 kg; 22.2 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Super Heavyweight (2009-present)
Reach80.0 in (203 cm)
StyleBoxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling
Fighting out ofBettendorf, Iowa
TeamTeam Wolfpack
Rank  blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001-Present
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins28
By knockout18
By submission4
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision1

Timothy Deane Sylvia (born March 5, 1976) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion. He trains as a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems (MFS) camp and is part of their MFSE (Miletich Fighting System Elite) group. After years of hard work, Sylvia received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Silveira on April 22, 2010.[1]

MMA career

Martial arts background

Sylvia joined a karate school as a child, and began wrestling in high school. After graduation, he worked construction, community gardening, hanging sheet rock, a bouncer for Shane Reids bar, and painting houses. He was playing semi-pro football when he became interested in MMA, and began to train with Marcus Davis.[2] During this time he decided to take up boxing and grappling. After training for a year, he got the opportunity to fight in a Rhode Island no-holds-barred amateur event, in which he knocked out his opponent in 17 seconds.[3]

A long time UFC fan, Sylvia and some friends attended UFC 28 in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 2000. In late 2000 Sylvia sold all of his belongings and moved to Bettendorf, Iowa, to train with Team Miletich.[3]

Early professional career

Sylvia made his professional MMA debut in 2001 fighting for the IFC. He went on to rack up thirteen consecutive wins with ten knockouts in organizations such as SuperBrawl, and Extreme Challenge. In 2002, Sylvia signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and won a TKO victory over Wesley "Cabbage" Correira at UFC 39 when Correira's corner threw in the towel. Sylvia then went on to defeat Ricco Rodriguez at UFC 41, winning his first UFC heavyweight championship. Soon after Sylvia defended his title with another quick victory over Gan McGee at UFC 44.

Controversy

After the fight with McGee, Sylvia tested positive for the banned substance Stanozolol. He voluntarily forfeited his title and was handed a six-month suspension, and fined $10,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). He later commented that the steroid usage was for shedding excess weight. Sylvia apologized and made no effort to claim innocence.[4]

Injury

At UFC 48 in June 2004, Sylvia returned to face Frank Mir for the vacant UFC heavyweight championship; he lost. Early on in the fight Mir trapped Sylvia's right arm in an armbar submission attempt. As Sylvia tried to escape the hold, Sylvia's right radius bone snapped about three inches below his elbow. Referee Herb Dean immediately stopped the fight and declared Sylvia unable to continue. Sylvia took exception to the decision and repeatedly claimed his arm was not broken (though the break could be explicitly seen on the slow-motion replay of the fight), even touching it and moving it around to demonstrate. Sylvia was taken to a local hospital where an x-ray revealed that his arm was in fact broken; he then took several months off to recuperate. Afterward, Sylvia said he was glad the referee stopped the fight, thereby saving his arm from further damage.

Return

Six months after his loss to Frank Mir, Sylvia returned (a titanium plate had been attached to his forearm) to the UFC in February 2005, taking on Andrei Arlovski to crown an interim UFC heavyweight champion as Mir, while still the nominal UFC champion, had suffered numerous injuries from a motorcycle accident that left him unable to defend his title. Sylvia was knocked to the ground by an overhand right punch, and while on the ground was caught in an achilles lock. He tapped.

In May 2005, Sylvia defeated Mike Block in the IFC by TKO, then went on to face MMA veteran Tra Telligman at UFC 54. With one second left in the first round, Sylvia landed a left head kick which knocked out Telligman. Sylvia made his cable television debut next, fighting Assuerio Silva at Ultimate Fight Night 3 on Spike TV, winning a unanimous decision after three rounds in a match that was intended to decide the next number one contender.

Reclaiming the title

At UFC 59, Sylvia was finally awarded his rematch with the then-outright champion Andrei Arlovski. During the fight Sylvia was knocked down by Arlovski, only to immediately stand up. Within ten seconds Sylvia dropped Arlovski with an uppercut, followed by ground and pound, securing a TKO victory and once again taking the UFC heavyweight title. Soon after the match, Sylvia requested, and was given, a rematch with Arlovski. Their third match took place at UFC 61, with Sylvia remaining champion by unanimous decision.

Sylvia next fought Jeff Monson at UFC 65. Billed as a classic "striker vs. grappler" match, Sylvia won again by unanimous decision. The fight showcased Sylvia's growth as a mixed martial artist as he avoided danger from Monson on the ground, and even attempted a triangle choke submission himself.

On March 3, 2007, Sylvia lost the UFC heavyweight championship to Randy Couture via unanimous decision. The judges all scored the bout 50-45, giving Couture his fifth UFC championship.

On October 20, 2007 at UFC 77, Sylvia defeated Brandon Vera via unanimous decision, All three judges scored the bout 30–27. In the post-fight interview he called out Cheick Kongo to fight for the spot as number one contender for the heavyweight championship belt.[5]

On February 2, 2008 Sylvia lost via guillotine choke to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 81 in Las Vegas, Nevada for the interim heavyweight championship.

Early in 2008, Sylvia requested and was granted a release from his UFC contract, which still had one fight remaining on it. Sylvia cited unhappiness with pay, desire to face Fedor Emelianenko, the non-exclusive contracts of other organizations, and the opportunity to fight more often as his reasons for leaving.[6][7][8]

Post UFC

On March 28, 2008, Sylvia signed with Adrenaline MMA, formerly M-1 Global, to a two-year contract that allowed him to fight for other organizations while under contract with Adrenaline. A few weeks later he was offered to fight Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction Clothing's inaugural event Affliction: Banned for the newly created WAMMA Heavyweight Championship. The fight took place on July 19, 2008, and saw the former Pride Heavyweight Champion dropping Sylvia and taking his back before securing a rear naked choke, forcing Sylvia to submit at 0:36 of the first round.

On February 25, 2009, Sylvia's manager (and Adrenaline MMA CEO) Monte Cox announced that Sylvia would face former boxing world heavyweight champion and 1988 Olympic gold medalist Ray Mercer in a boxing main event at Adrenaline MMA III on May 30, 2009, at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City. However, after the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board refused to sanction the fight the event was moved to Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama and rescheduled to June 13. Only days before the bout it was changed to be contested under MMA rules, again because of sanctioning problems. When they finally met, Mercer knocked Sylvia out with a single punch nine seconds into the first round.[9] Sylvia Weighed in at 310.6 pounds for the Superheavyweight fight.

Before his bout with Mercer, Sylvia was scheduled to face Paul Buentello at Affliction: Trilogy. But after the devastating KO loss, manager Monte Cox and Affliction decided it would be best for Sylvia to sit out the next few months because of his recent losses.

After Affliction folded, Sylvia defeated Jason Riley Via TKO (Punches) 2:32 into the first round at the Adrenaline IV main event on September 18, 2009 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.[10] It was later revealed through Sherdog.com that Sylvia broke his right hand about a minute and a half into his fight with Jason Riley stalling an October 25 debut with the Japan promotion Dream.

Sylvia's next fight was expected to be a rematch with The Ultimate Fighter alumni Wes Sims on March, 20th in Ohio. However, the Ohio State Athletic Commission refused to sanction the bout, saying that the fight was "non-competitive",[11] resulting in the bout being rescheduled to June 6, 2010, in Nova Scotia, Canada, for the IFC Superheavyweight title.

In the meantime, Sylvia fought five time World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski at Moosin: God of Martial Arts‎ on May 21, 2010, winning by Submission (punches).

The Sims fight (and another against UFC veteran Pedro Rizzo) were scuttled again, when it was discovered that Sylvia broke his foot at Moosin.[12]

Sylvia defeated Paul Buentello by Knockout due to an uppercut at Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the Mainland on August 14.[13] As heavyweight fighter Pedro Rizzo entered the ring during the post fight interview, Powerhouse World Promotions announced Sylvia will make his first title defense against the fellow UFC veteran. Since requesting release from the UFC roster, Sylvia has gone 4-3.

Sylvia fought Vince Lucero at CFX/Extreme Challenge on December 11.[14] Sylvia won the fight by submission due to Punches.

Sylvia fought Abe Wagner at Titan Fighting Championship 16 (Wagner a late replacement for Todd Duffee), Sylvia weighed in at 311 pounds and was defeated 32 seconds into the first round, ending his 4 fight win streak.[15]

Pro Wrestling

On September 25, Sylvia made his pro wrestling debut against fellow mixed-martial-artist Josh Barnett, at IGF's Genome 13 event.[16]

Personal life

Recently, Sylvia has confirmed that he is a Police Officer in the State of Illinois on a part time basis (one day a month). Being a Police officer is something Sylvia has always aspired to do.[17][18][19][20]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Powerhouse World Promotions
    • Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight Championship (One time, Current)

MMA record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches 28 wins 7 losses
By knockout 18 2
By submission 4 4
By decision 6 1
Date Result Record Opponent Event Method Round, Time Location Notes
February, 2011 Brazil Pedro Rizzo Powerhouse World Promotions United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, US To defend Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight Championship
2011-01-28 Loss 28-7 United States Abe Wagner Titan Fighting Championship 16 TKO (Punches) Round 1, 0:32 United States Kansas City, Kansas, US
2010-12-11 Win 28-6 United States Vince Lucero CFX/Extreme Challenge 170 Submission (Punches) Round 1, 2:44 United States Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Super Heavyweight bout
2010-08-14 Win 27-6 United States Paul Buentello Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the Mainland KO (Punch) Round 2, 4:57 United States Irvine, California, US Won the Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight Championship. Weight limit was extended to 275lbs.
2010-05-21 Win 26–6 Poland Mariusz Pudzianowski Moosin: God of Martial Arts Submission (Punches) Round 2, 1:43 United States Worcester, Massachusetts, US Super Heavyweight bout
2009-09-18 Win 25–6 United States Jason Riley Adrenaline MMA 4: Sylvia vs. Riley TKO (Punches) Round 1, 2:32 United States Council Bluffs, Iowa, US Super Heavyweight bout
2009-06-13 Loss 24–6 United States Ray Mercer Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights KO (Punch) Round 1, 0:09 United States Birmingham, Alabama, US Super Heavyweight bout
2008-07-19 Loss 24–5 Russia Fedor Emelianenko Affliction: Banned Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 0:36 United States Anaheim, California, US For the WAMMA Heavyweight Championship.
2008-02-02 Loss 24–4 Brazil Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira UFC 81: Breaking Point Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round 3, 1:28 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US For the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Won Fight of the Night honors
2007-10-21 Win 24–3 United States Brandon Vera UFC 77: Hostile Territory Decision (Unanimous) Round 3, 5:00 United States Cincinnati, Ohio, US
2007-03-03 Loss 23–3 United States Randy Couture UFC 68: Uprising Decision (Unanimous) Round 5, 5:00 United States Columbus, Ohio, US Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship
2006-11-18 Win 23–2 United States Jeff Monson UFC 65: Bad Intentions Decision (Unanimous) Round 5, 5:00 United States Sacramento, California, US Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
2006-07-08 Win 22–2 Belarus Andrei Arlovski UFC 61: Bitter Rivals Decision (Unanimous) Round 5, 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
2006-04-15 Win 21–2 Belarus Andrei Arlovski UFC 59: Reality Check TKO (Punches) Round 1, 2:43 United States Anaheim, California, US Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship
2006-01-16 Win 20–2 Brazil Assuerio Silva UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3 Decision (Unanimous) Round 3, 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US
2005-08-20 Win 19–2 United States Tra Telligman UFC 54: Boiling Point KO (Head Kick) Round 1, 4:59 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US
2005-05-21 Win 18–2 United States Mike Block IFC – Caged Combat TKO (Punches) Round 1, 1:26 United States Columbus, Ohio, US
2005-02-05 Loss 17–2 Belarus Andrei Arlovski UFC 51: Super Saturday Submission (Achilles Lock) Round 1, 0:47 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US For the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
2004-12-12 Win 17–1 United States Wes Sims Superbrawl 38 TKO (Punches) Round 1, 1:32 United States Honolulu, Hawaii, US
2004-06-19 Loss 16–1 United States Frank Mir UFC 48: Payback Technical submission (Armbar) Round 1, 0:50 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US For the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Sylvia's forearm was broken.
2003-09-26 Win 16–0 United States Gan McGee UFC 44: Undisputed KO (Punches) Round 1, 1:54 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Failed drug test and stripped of title after fight.
2003-02-28 Win 15–0 United States Ricco Rodriguez UFC 41: Onslaught KO (Punches) Round 1, 3:09 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
2002-09-27 Win 14–0 United States Wesley Correira UFC 39: The Warriors Return TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round 2, 1:43 United States Uncasville, Connecticut, US
2002-07-27 Win 13–0 United States Jeff Gerlick Extreme Challenge 48 TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 3:17 United States Tama, Iowa, US
2002-04-27 Win 12–0 United States Mike Whitehead Superbrawl 24: ROTH 2 TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 2:38 United States Honolulu, Hawaii, US
2002-04-27 Win 11–0 United States Jason Lambert Superbrawl 24: ROTH 2 TKO (Strikes) Round 2, 4:13 United States Honolulu, Hawaii, US
2002-04-27 Win 10–0 United States Boyd Ballard Superbrawl 24: ROTH 2 KO (Knee) Round 1, 3:21 United States Honolulu, Hawaii, US
2002-04-26 Win 9–0 United States Mike Whitehead Superbrawl 24: ROTC 1 TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 3:46 United States Honolulu, Hawaii, US
2002-03-16 Win 8–0 United States Matt Fremmbling Extreme Challenge 47 Decision Round 2, 5:00 United States Orem, Utah, US
2002-03-16 Win 7–0 United States Gino De La Cruz Extreme Challenge 47 TKO (Punches) Round 1, 0:43 United States Orem, Utah, US
2002-03-16 Win 6–0 United States Ernest Henderson Extreme Challenge 47 TKO (Punches) Round 1, 0:36 United States Clive, Iowa, US
2001-11-17 Win 5–0 United States Greg Wikan Extreme Challenge Trials Submission (Choke) Round 3, 2:20 United States Davenport, Iowa, US
2001-08-24 Win 4–0 United States Ben Rothwell Extreme Challenge 42 Decision Round 3, 5:00 United States Davenport, Iowa, US
2001-06-02 Win 3–0 United States Greg Wikan UW – Ultimate Fight Minnesota TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round 1, 5:00 United States Bloomington, Minnesota, US
2001-04-07 Win 2–0 United States Gabe Beauperthy GC 3: Showdown at Soboba Submission (Choke) Round 2, 4:16 United States Friant, California, US
2001-01-19 Win 1–0 United States Randy Durant IFC – Battleground 2001 TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 2:05 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, US

See also

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Yahoo Sports profile on Marcus Davis
  3. ^ a b "ninjashoes.net Official website - biography". Retrieved February 2, 2009.
  4. ^ Iole, Kevin (August 14, 2004). "UFC fighter flunks drug test". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved September 12, 2007.
  5. ^ UFC 77 Play-by-Play
  6. ^ "Sylvia Departs UFC, Wants Fedor". Sherdog.com. March 28, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
  7. ^ http://mmasplatter.com/?p=609
  8. ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2008/02/08/ufc-quick-quote-tim-sylvia-on-the-lookout-for-greener-pastures/
  9. ^ RAY MERCER TKO'S TIM SYLVIA IN MMA BOUT
  10. ^ Tim Sylvia headlines Adrenaline MMA IV against Jason Riley on Sept. 18 in Iowa
  11. ^ Morgan, John and Marracco, Steven "Ohio commission turns down Sims vs. Sylvia at "Adrenaline MMA IV" mmajunkie.com February 16, 2010, Retrieved 2010-05-28
  12. ^ http://www.portaldovt.com.br/english/?channel=2&id=139
  13. ^ "Tim Sylvia KOs Paul Buentello at 'War on the Mainland'". USA Today. 2010-08-15. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  14. ^ "Tim Sylvia, Jens Pulver in action on December card in Minneapolis". Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  15. ^ "Tim Sylvia to Replace Todd Duffee at Titan Fighting Championship". www.MMAFA.tv. 2010-12-28.
  16. ^ http://www.igf.jp/news/2010/100913.html
  17. ^ "Tim Sylvia breaking down being a cop, Ray Mercer and internet rumors". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  18. ^ "Tim Sylvia applies to be a police officer". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  19. ^ "Tim Sylvia Applies To Police Force Now Fighting Part-Time". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  20. ^ "Tim Sylvia will protect the streets of Iowa with his part-time police officer gig". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
Preceded by 12th UFC Heavyweight Championship
April 15, 2006 - March 3, 2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 9th UFC Heavyweight Championship
February 28, 2003 - September 27, 2003 		Vacant
Sylvia relinquished his title
Title next held by
Frank Mir

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