Tim Sylvia vs. Andrei Arlovski II

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Apr 15, 2006
W
Sylvia defeats Arlovski
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:43 Round 1 of 5
"The Maine-iac"
vs.
KO/TKO 2:43 R1
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Fighter Comparison

20-2-0

Climbed to 21-2
Pro
Record
10-3-0

Fell to 10-4
+335
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-415
(Heavy Favorite)
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Champion

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Belarus
Maine
US
Fights out of
Chicago
Illinois
32
+1 month, 1 week, 3 days
Age at Fight 27
+2 mos, 1 week, 4 days
256.0 lbs
(116.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
235.0 lbs
(106.6 kgs)
6'8"
(204cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Champions Gym Gym American Top Team

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 59

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 59: Reality Check
  • Date: Saturday 04.15.2006
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Arrowhead Pond
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Anaheim, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Sylvia Disclosed Pay: $90,000
  • Arlovski Disclosed Pay: $90,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Arlovski
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