HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Tim Sylvia

26-4

Age

Height

6'8"

Weight

261 lbs

Reach

—

Avg Fight Time

09:52

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 1R3 2R5 2

Last 5

LWLWW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Ellsworth, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

UFC 81: Breaking Point· 2008-02-02

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R3 1:28

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R3 1:28

WIN

vs Brandon Vera

UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Randy Couture

UFC 68: The Uprising· 2007-03-03

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Jeff Monson

UFC 65: Bad Intentions· 2006-11-18

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· 2006-07-08

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC 59: Reality Check· 2006-04-15

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:43

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:43

WIN

vs Assuerio Silva

UFC Fight Night 3· 2006-01-16

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tra Telligman

UFC 54: Boiling Point· 2005-08-20

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 4:59

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:59

LOSS

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC 51: Super Saturday· 2005-02-05

Submission

Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground

R1 0:47

SubmissionAnkle Lock After Drop to Ground·R1 0:47

LOSS

vs Frank Mir

UFC 48: Payback· 2004-06-19

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard Technical Submission

R1 0:50

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard Technical Submission·R1 0:50

WIN

vs Gan McGee

UFC 44: Undisputed· 2003-09-26

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:54

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:54

WIN

vs Ricco Rodriguez

UFC 41: Onslaught· 2003-02-28

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:09

WIN

vs Wesley Correira

UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27

KO/TKO

to Corner Stoppage

R2 1:43

KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 1:43

Fighter Archetype

Striker

Boxing-Heavy

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.2/min

Grappling

0.11 TD

Defense

61%

⚖️Tim adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

60% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

to Corner Stoppage

20% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Strike Def% (61%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (2/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (75% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

61%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

32% acc68%

Clinch

70% acc23%

Ground

82% acc9%

Striking Differential+1.62/min

4.23 landed/min2.61 absorbed/min

4.23

Landed/Min

2.61

Absorbed/Min

0.54

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed585

Sig. Strikes Attempted1402

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.6:1).

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

100%

Elite

0%100%

TD Defense

75%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

100%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.11

TD / 15min

0.11

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

100%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Opportunistic

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.11/15min).

Solid TD defense at 75%.

High TD accuracy (100%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,170

2.17

Ratio

Absorbed

540

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

10/6

KD Recovery

33.3%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

27.4

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.2

Standing %

86%

R3 vs R1 Output

75%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.17x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (27.4) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 13 fights

R1 Control

0:50

R2 Control

0:28

R3 Control

0:38

R1 to Final

-32%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+3.1pp

Body

-2.1pp

Leg

-1.1pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-7.4pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

20.0

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

10.8

sig strikes / round

Output Change

54%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights