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Tim Sylvia

ティム・シルビア　/　てぃむ・しるびあ

American mixed martial artist

March 5, 1976 (age 50)　・　Ellsworth, Maine, United States

From Maine
Mixed martial artist
Professional wrestler

My Take

Sylvia was the towering heavyweight of an era when the UFC was still finding its identity, and at 6'8" he used that reach like a problem opponents couldn't solve. His title run gets unfairly forgotten, but he was genuinely dominant for a stretch. Of course, fans remember the Randy Couture comeback fight and the infamous Fedor knockout that lasted all of 36 seconds, which is a brutal way to be immortalized. Still, I have a soft spot for big men who can actually box, and Sylvia could. He's a fascinating relic of a transitional MMA period that doesn't get enough respect.

Overview

Tim Sylvia (born March 5, 1976) is an American former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler from Ellsworth, Maine. A heavyweight standing 6 feet 8 inches tall, he became a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion in the mid-2000s and headlined major events during the promotion's growth era. After leaving the UFC, he continued fighting in various organizations and competed in professional wrestling.

1. Profile

Name (English): Tim Sylvia
Name (Japanese): ティム・シルビア
Reading: てぃむ・しるびあ
Born: March 5, 1976 (age 50)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Dragon
Origin: Ellsworth, Maine, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 203cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: Mixed martial artist / Professional wrestler

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttp://www.timsylvia.net
Xhttps://x.com/timsylviamma
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%93%E3%82%A2

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