Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia

Main Event | Affliction Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jul 19, 2008
W
Emelianenko defeats Sylvia
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 0:36 Round 1 of 5
"The Last Emperor"
vs.
Submission 0:36 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Maine-iac"

Fighter Comparison

28-1-0

Climbed to 29-1
Pro
Record
24-4-0

Fell to 24-5
-328
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+298
(Moderate Underdog)
Vacant

Heavyweight
Title Vacant

Heavyweight

Russia
Nation

United States
Stary Oskol
Belgorod Oblast
Fights out of
Maine
US
31
+9 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 34
+4 mos, 2 wks
230.0 lbs
(104.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
263.0 lbs
(119.3 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'8"
(204cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
80.0"
(203cm)
Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol) Gym Champions Gym

Bout Information

Event Poster

Affliction 1

Fight Details

  • Event: Affliction 1: Banned
  • Date: Saturday 07.19.2008
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Anaheim, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jay Glazer, Frank Trigg, John McCarthy
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: John McCarthy
  • Emelianenko Disclosed Pay: $300,000
  • Sylvia Disclosed Pay: $800,000
  • Title on Line: Affliction Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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