Tim Sylvia vs. Jeff Monson

Co-Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Nov 18, 2006
W
Sylvia defeats Monson
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
"The Maine-iac"
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Snowman"

Fighter Comparison

22-2-0

Climbed to 23-2
Pro
Record
23-5-0

Fell to 23-6
-260
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+210
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Maine
US
Fights out of

RU
32
+8 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 35
+10 mos
262.5 lbs
(119.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
237.5 lbs
(107.7 kgs)
6'8"
(204cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Champions Gym Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 65

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 65: Bad Intentions
  • Date: Saturday 11.18.2006
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: ARCO Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Sacramento, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Randy Couture
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Randy Couture
  • Sylvia Disclosed Pay: $120,000
  • Monson Disclosed Pay: $13,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Sylvia
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