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UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia

Main eventAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Tim Sylviaby Submission · 9 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, February 2, 2008Start 4:00 PM EST
VenueMandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
Join the discussionPredictions & oddsOfficial UFC event
Fight resultsComplete9 of 9 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tim SylviaAntônio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Tim Sylvia by Submission · Round 3 · 1:28Elo: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira +12 to 1880
  2. Frank Mir vs Brock LesnarFrank Mir def. Brock Lesnar by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:30Elo: Brock Lesnar −24 to 1501
  3. Nate Marquardt vs Jeremy HornJeremy Horn def. Nate Marquardt by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:37
  4. Ricardo Almeida vs Rob YundtRob Yundt def. Ricardo Almeida by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:08Elo: Ricardo Almeida −23 to 1596 · Rob Yundt +34 to 1602
  5. Tyson Griffin vs Gleison TibauGleison Tibau def. Tyson Griffin by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  6. Chris Lytle vs Kyle BradleyChris Lytle def. Kyle Bradley by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:00:33Elo: Chris Lytle +13 to 1677
  7. Marvin Eastman vs Terry MartinMarvin Eastman def. Terry Martin by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  8. Tim Boetsch vs David HeathDavid Heath def. Tim Boetsch by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:52
  9. Rob Emerson vs Keita NakamuraKeita Nakamura def. Rob Emerson by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Rob Emerson −13 to 1512

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

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Ricardo Almeida
Elo1603Solid
3Y trend1587 → 1603
2008-07-05: 15872009-04-01: 16052009-08-08: 15872010-03-27: 16092010-08-07: 16002010-12-12: 16142011-03-20: 1603
LoserusRicardo AlmeidaBig Dog13-5-0MiddleweightVSFight details →WinnerusRob Yundt9-5-0Rob Yundt
Elo1583Solid
3Y trend1599 → 1583
2010-02-10: 15992011-10-01: 16152012-10-24: 1583

Prelims

Chris Lytle
Elo1706Good
3Y trend1674 → 1706
2008-10-18: 16742009-01-17: 16632009-06-20: 16742010-02-20: 16842010-07-03: 16952010-09-25: 17042011-02-26: 16912011-08-15: 1706
WinnerusChris LytleLights Out31-18-5WelterweightVSFight details →LoserusKyle Bradley20-12-0Kyle Bradley
Elo1553Solid
3Y trend1564 → 1553
2013-05-03: 15642014-06-20: 15502014-08-02: 15602014-09-12: 15732014-11-22: 15582015-05-09: 15702016-01-09: 1553
Tim Boetsch
Elo1631Solid
3Y trend1658 → 1631
2016-07-14: 16582016-11-13: 16752017-02-12: 16682017-06-26: 16852018-04-14: 16702018-04-14: 16542018-04-15: 16422019-03-10: 1631
LoserusTim BoetschThe Barbarian21-13-0Light HeavyweightVSFight details →WinnerusDavid HeathThe Headhunter18-7-0David Heath
Elo1676Good
3Y trend1654 → 1676
2010-01-16: 16542010-07-16: 16632010-09-10: 16772010-11-12: 16572012-03-10: 16672012-12-08: 1676
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Card at a glance

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Frozen model coverage0/9 bouts9 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Model vs EloNo comparison yetModel and Elo are compared only when both select a side.
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Event status

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Event progress

All 9 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone9 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone9 of 9 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished5 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Published rating impact

Elo movement from this event

5 matched bouts

UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States. The fight card includes 9 tracked fights, led by Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tim Sylvia, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Tim Sylvia by Submission.

UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia quick answers

When is UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia?

UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008. Start 4:00 PM EST.

Where is UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia?

UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia is listed for Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas United States.

What is the main event for UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia?

The main event listed for UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tim Sylvia.

How many fights are on UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia?

Combat Edge currently tracks 9 fights for UFC 81: Nogueira vs Sylvia.

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