Tim Sylvia, a formidable figure in mixed martial arts, competed with a record of 31-10-0 (1 NC) and held a weight class of 265 lbs. Standing at an imposing height of 6' 8', Sylvia boasted a reach of 80'. In the octagon, he adopted an orthodox stance. During his UFC career, Sylvia demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 4.23, with a striking accuracy of 41%. He also showcased a commendable strike defense of 61%, absorbing an average of 2.61 strikes per minute. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.11 per 15 minutes, but when he attempted, his accuracy was unwavering at 100%. Sylvia's most notable victory came against Andrei Arlovski, an opponent with an ELO rating of 1115. Other significant achievements include wins against Jeff Monson and Brandon Vera. His last fight was in 2008 against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, which he lost via submission. Prior to this, Sylvia had victories over Andrei Arlovski and Brandon Vera, both decided by unanimous decision, and a win against Jeff Monson also by unanimous decision. His fight against Randy Couture in 2007 ended in a loss by unanimous decision.