Result
Tim SylviaDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing-13Randy Couture (1708 → 1695)
DateMar 3, 2007
DivisionHeavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueNationwide Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Natural | 19-11-0Randy Couture
W
The Maine-iac | 31-10-0Tim Sylvia
Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Randy Couture
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1717 → 1720
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Tim Sylvia
Elo1714Good
3Y trend1777 → 1714
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Tim Sylvia won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Randy Couture led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Randy Couture and Tim Sylvia across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Randy CoutureTim Sylvia
Elo edge
Randy Couture1720-20 last move
Tim Sylvia1714-14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Randy CoutureNot on the active ladder · 1720 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Mike Van Arsdale (rated 1633 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Lyoto Machida (rated 1630 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1630, not 1720: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Tim SylviaNot on the active ladder · 1714 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Paul Buentello (rated 1644 at the time): +8.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Abe Wagner (rated 1529 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -43 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1624, not 1714: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Randy CouturevsTim Sylvia
Total strikes
138vs39
Sig. strikes
73vs25
Takedowns
7vs0
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Randy Couturedecision leads 42% of wins
Tim SylviaKO/TKO leads 71% of wins
Common opponents
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraRandy Couture: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 29, 2009Tim Sylvia: loss · Guillotine Choke · Feb 2, 2008
Brandon VeraRandy Couture: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Nov 14, 2009Tim Sylvia: win · Decision · Oct 20, 2007
Round stats
Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia is a completed Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 68 : COUTURE VS SYLVIA. Tim Sylvia defeated Randy Couture by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia quick answers
Who won Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia?
Tim Sylvia won Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia on?
Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia is listed on UFC 68 : COUTURE VS SYLVIA.
What are the records for Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia?
Randy Couture enters with a 19-11-0 record and Tim Sylvia enters with a 31-10-0 record.
What division is Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia?
Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia is listed as a Heavyweight Title fight.
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