Combat Edge Intelligence

Jeff Monson vs Tim Sylvia

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jeff Monson
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Jeff Monson

“The Snowman”

60-26-1HeavyweightDMMA

1616Solid
Tim Sylvia
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Tim Sylvia

“The Maine-iac”

31-10-0HeavyweightAMC

1714Good

Tale of the tape

60-26-1Record31-10-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
5'9"Height6'8"
TBDReachTBD
238 lbsWeight265 lbs
American Top TeamTeamTeam Extreme

What's at stake

Tim Sylvia is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Jeff Monson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jeff MonsonNow 1616
If they win+15→ 1631
If they lose-9→ 1607
Tim SylviaNow 1714
If they win+9→ 1723
If they lose-15→ 1699

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1502 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1518 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.13
Sig. strikes / min
4.23
36%
Strike accuracy
42%
4.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.61
59%
Strike defense
61%
1.39
Takedown avg.
0.11
16%
Takedown accuracy
100%
67%
Takedown defense
75%
0.60
Submission avg.
0.11

Trajectory

Jeff MonsonTim Sylvia
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Win method breakdown

5 (8%)
KO/TKO
22 (71%)
36 (61%)
Submission
2 (6%)
18 (31%)
Decision
7 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Tim Sylvia78%
Jeff Monson 22%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Tim Sylvia a 78% favorite over Jeff Monson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Tim Sylvia holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1714 to 1616, a 98-point edge.

Tim Sylvia enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jeff Monson finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Tim Sylvia 77%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.