Frank Mir vs Tim Sylvia

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Key Stats

Frank MirvsTim Sylvia
27
Fights
13
16
Wins
9
11
Losses
4
13
Finishes
5
1
Title Wins
5
3
Title Fights
7
39:11
Control Time
22:13

Striking Stats

Frank MirvsTim Sylvia
339
Sig. Strikes Landed
585
47.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
41.8%
12.6
Sig. Str / Fight
45.0
8
Knockdowns
5
182
Head Strikes
422
103
Body Strikes
75
54
Leg Strikes
88

Grappling Stats

Frank MirvsTim Sylvia
21
Takedowns Landed
1
40.4%
Takedown Acc.
100.0%
0.8
TD / Fight
0.1
21
Sub. Attempts
1
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

MirvsSylvia
47 yrs
Age
50 yrs
6' 3"
Height
6' 8"
264 lbs.
Weight
265 lbs.
79"
Reach
80"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
892
ELO Rating
1,114
1,133
Peak ELO
1,184
59.3%
Win Rate
69.2%
81.3%
Finish Rate
55.6%
202
Days / Fight
163

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

MirvsSylvia
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
5
LWWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLWL

Win Methods

MirvsSylvia
5 (31.3%)
KO/TKO
5 (55.6%)
8 (50.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
2 (12.5%)
Decision
4 (44.4%)

Head-to-Head Record

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Tim Sylvia0

Common Opponents (3)

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Who Wins?

Frank Mir vs Tim Sylvia: Matchup Breakdown

Frank Mir is 16-11 in the Heavyweight division with a 59.3% win rate. Tim Sylvia is 9-4 at Heavyweight, winning 69.2% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Frank Mir leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 48: Payback on Jun 19, 2004, won by Frank Mir by Submission in round 1.

Tim Sylvia holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,114 to 892. Career peaks are 1,133 for Frank Mir and 1,184 for Tim Sylvia. Frank Mir has 5 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins from 16 victories, an 81.3% finish rate. Tim Sylvia has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 55.6% of the time.

Frank Mir stands 6' 3" with a reach of 79" and fights southpaw. Tim Sylvia is 6' 8" with a reach of 80", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Tim Sylvia. Frank Mir is 47, Tim Sylvia is 50.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Frank Mir has landed 339 significant strikes at 47.0% accuracy with 21 takedowns and 39:11 of control time. Tim Sylvia has landed 585 at 41.8% with 1 takedown and 22:13 of control.

Frank Mir has 3 title fights (1 won) against 7 (5 won) for Tim Sylvia. They share 3 common opponents: Andrei Arlovski, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brandon Vera.

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Have Frank Mir and Tim Sylvia fought before?

Yes. Frank Mir and Tim Sylvia have fought once in the UFC. Frank Mir won by submission at UFC 48: Payback on June 19, 2004.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Frank Mir or Tim Sylvia?

Frank Mir has more UFC wins: 16 to 9. Frank Mir's UFC record is 16-11; Tim Sylvia's is 9-4.

KO/TKO wins: Frank Mir 5, Tim Sylvia 5. Submission wins: Frank Mir 8, Tim Sylvia 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Frank Mir or Tim Sylvia?

Tim Sylvia is taller at 6'8", to Frank Mir's 6'3" (5 inches). Tim Sylvia has the longer reach: 80 inches to 79.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.