Tim Sylvia vs. Ricco Rodriguez

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Feb 28, 2003
W
Sylvia defeats Rodriguez
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:09 Round 1 of 5
"The Maine-iac"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:09 R1
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Fighter Comparison

14-0-0

Climbed to 15-0
Pro
Record
14-1-0

Fell to 14-2
+220
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-300
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Champion

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Maine
US
Fights out of
New York
New York
28
+11 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 25
+6 mos, 1 week, 2 days
252.0 lbs
(114.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
238.0 lbs
(108.0 kgs)
6'8"
(204cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
N/A
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Champions Gym Gym Ricco Rodriguez Fighting

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 41

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 41: Onslaught
  • Date: Friday 02.28.2003
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Boardwalk Hall
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Ken Shamrock
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Lisa Dergan
  • Sylvia Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rodriguez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Rodriguez
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