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What about Tim's charity work? like his appearance at Quad Cities Dancing with the Celebrities event 2007 fundraiser www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsup0TY50ZQ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cbisram ( talk • contribs) 23:20, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
Any and all charity work done by Tim is undone by his charging for autographs and pictures. -- 89.234.93.252 ( talk) 21:57, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Anybody know why this article is "locked"? Because of guys like the user posting underneath?
6' 10" or 6' 8"??? UFC.tv says 6' 10" but many other sources say 6' 8". Jason Quinn 15:35, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
Tim is 6'8"
as per Sherdog and his own website.
The UFC has both his height AND professional record wrong. Wiki did too, but that has been amended Bold text
Why isnt this in his article? why hasnt anyone mentioned it? I have my biases against Sylvia, I think he was a paper champion. But regardless of that bias, the fact that he tested positive for steroids should be mentioned in his wiki.
After his Win over Gan Mcgee, he tested positive for steroids and was stripped of his belt. His next fight, after a four month suspension, was the highlight producing loss to Frank Mir where Mir broke Sylvia's arm in the first round.
Since this is an encyclopedia, we shouldn't provide commentary on fights; we should only report outcomes or specific actions. For example, "Tim Sylvia was knocked down eight seconds into the first round", would be appropriate, but "Tim Sylvia was dominated" would not be. It should be left to the reader to come to their own interpretation of what the unanimous decision and the fact that a fighter lost all five rounds on the scorecard means. We don't need to say more than that. Sancho ( talk) 16:22, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Who decided to explain the fight against Abe Wagner in such a colorful view? "pepper," "beginning of the end," "visibly staggered," "JACKHAMMER punches?!?!" Seriously... unnecessary extra information. 173.61.212.116 ( talk) 02:58, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
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Sylvia was ill with the flu and defecated himself during the Assuerio Silva fight which was visible when his trunks were partially pulled down. Since then, major organizations are moving towards explicitly disqualifing a fighter or ruling the fight a no contest if a fighter defecates or urinates himself during the match. Defecation or urination proposes an unfair advantage as the opponent, especially grapplers, would have to put up with foul and unsanitary conditions. Fans of the mma community refer to this as the "Tim Sylvia Rule." The preceding unsigned comment was added by 151.151.73.171 ( talk) 14:18, 23 March 2007 (UTC).
Do you have proof that that rule was instated due to Tim Sylvia's Performance against Silva??? Takedashingen620
I'd worry less about humiliating him and try to expand on some of the other parts that are a bit thin. Thesaddestday 05:33, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Just wanted to point out, there is no confirmation that Tim Sylvia is returning to MMA in October, he is simply hoping that we can fight in October. Please discuss and change accordingly (didn't want to change it right now). --ShadowSlave 01:16, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Tim Sylvia *IS* selling autographs to fans for $20 on his website. I provided a link to his website, where this is clearly stated. How does this constitute vandalism and defamation? How can I DEFAME Tim Sylvia by linking to his website and stating a fact that is clearly supported there? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.213.166.53 ( talk) 05:03, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
I removed this information again. You re-instated it without discussing (in another form). My objection to it is that it is a minor detail that is being given undue weight by having any mention in this article. It is not something that an encyclopedia should include and it would not be something found in a featured article. Sancho 14:59, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
i think we should remove this part: Tim's persona and fighting style are often criticized. He has been accused of fighting "not to lose rather than to win". theres nothing to back it up or even a source. why are his persona and fighting style criticized? tim is a good guy and a respectable fighter. and being accused of fighting not to win rather than lose makes no sense at all. if your a fighter, you fight to win and be the best. its common sense. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.247.69.78 ( talk) 06:34, 20 July 2008 (UTC)
Please quit adding information on some alleged bar fight on March 17, 2009. Source it or I will continue to remove it. Thank you. Wperdue ( talk) 16:12, 18 March 2009 (UTC)wperdue
In the reclaiming the title section "The fight was negatively reviewed by fans and critics, citing that the fight mostly involved the two men 'staring at each other with no action at all', and also that 'it was just there to make Sylvia look good'."
If you put things in quote, and they are supposedly from critics you should be able to post a citation for it. Otherwise, it's just fans doing their thing, and that isnt encyclopedic. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.191.113.225 ( talk) 18:07, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Is there a way convey the thorough thrashing that Sylvia suffered at the hands of Mercer without slipping into improper POV? One and done is rather hard to convey without coloring the article. Austinmayor ( talk) 01:29, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
His upcoming fight with Paul Buentello should be removed from his MMA record, as he has been removed from it due to it being within 60 days of his knockout by Mercer. 172.164.240.163 ( talk) 23:30, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
It's worth noting that he weight in at well over 300lbs for his fight vs Mercer and recent pictures seem to indicate that he's even heavier now. Perhaps his weight should be amended from his UFC prime weight of 268 to his current weight. -- 89.234.93.252 ( talk) 21:54, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Sylvia is listed as the IFC Super Heavyweight Champion on their website. but I cannot find information on wiki or sherdog as to when he won the title. He has fought TWICE in the IFC, each time about five years apart. I assume he won it in 2005 rather than 2001, but I have no clue. Can someone provide clarification? Jackbox1971 ( talk) 05:09, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
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This needs to be changed Inoki Genome Federation Sylvia is now expected to face Satoshi Ishii at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye on December 31, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
Needs to read as he fought Satoshi Ishii at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye and lost by unanimous decision. 75.169.60.166 ( talk) 08:07, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
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What about Tim's charity work? like his appearance at Quad Cities Dancing with the Celebrities event 2007 fundraiser www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsup0TY50ZQ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cbisram ( talk • contribs) 23:20, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
Any and all charity work done by Tim is undone by his charging for autographs and pictures. -- 89.234.93.252 ( talk) 21:57, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Anybody know why this article is "locked"? Because of guys like the user posting underneath?
6' 10" or 6' 8"??? UFC.tv says 6' 10" but many other sources say 6' 8". Jason Quinn 15:35, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
Tim is 6'8"
as per Sherdog and his own website.
The UFC has both his height AND professional record wrong. Wiki did too, but that has been amended Bold text
Why isnt this in his article? why hasnt anyone mentioned it? I have my biases against Sylvia, I think he was a paper champion. But regardless of that bias, the fact that he tested positive for steroids should be mentioned in his wiki.
After his Win over Gan Mcgee, he tested positive for steroids and was stripped of his belt. His next fight, after a four month suspension, was the highlight producing loss to Frank Mir where Mir broke Sylvia's arm in the first round.
Since this is an encyclopedia, we shouldn't provide commentary on fights; we should only report outcomes or specific actions. For example, "Tim Sylvia was knocked down eight seconds into the first round", would be appropriate, but "Tim Sylvia was dominated" would not be. It should be left to the reader to come to their own interpretation of what the unanimous decision and the fact that a fighter lost all five rounds on the scorecard means. We don't need to say more than that. Sancho ( talk) 16:22, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Who decided to explain the fight against Abe Wagner in such a colorful view? "pepper," "beginning of the end," "visibly staggered," "JACKHAMMER punches?!?!" Seriously... unnecessary extra information. 173.61.212.116 ( talk) 02:58, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
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Sylvia was ill with the flu and defecated himself during the Assuerio Silva fight which was visible when his trunks were partially pulled down. Since then, major organizations are moving towards explicitly disqualifing a fighter or ruling the fight a no contest if a fighter defecates or urinates himself during the match. Defecation or urination proposes an unfair advantage as the opponent, especially grapplers, would have to put up with foul and unsanitary conditions. Fans of the mma community refer to this as the "Tim Sylvia Rule." The preceding unsigned comment was added by 151.151.73.171 ( talk) 14:18, 23 March 2007 (UTC).
Do you have proof that that rule was instated due to Tim Sylvia's Performance against Silva??? Takedashingen620
I'd worry less about humiliating him and try to expand on some of the other parts that are a bit thin. Thesaddestday 05:33, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Just wanted to point out, there is no confirmation that Tim Sylvia is returning to MMA in October, he is simply hoping that we can fight in October. Please discuss and change accordingly (didn't want to change it right now). --ShadowSlave 01:16, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Tim Sylvia *IS* selling autographs to fans for $20 on his website. I provided a link to his website, where this is clearly stated. How does this constitute vandalism and defamation? How can I DEFAME Tim Sylvia by linking to his website and stating a fact that is clearly supported there? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.213.166.53 ( talk) 05:03, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
I removed this information again. You re-instated it without discussing (in another form). My objection to it is that it is a minor detail that is being given undue weight by having any mention in this article. It is not something that an encyclopedia should include and it would not be something found in a featured article. Sancho 14:59, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
i think we should remove this part: Tim's persona and fighting style are often criticized. He has been accused of fighting "not to lose rather than to win". theres nothing to back it up or even a source. why are his persona and fighting style criticized? tim is a good guy and a respectable fighter. and being accused of fighting not to win rather than lose makes no sense at all. if your a fighter, you fight to win and be the best. its common sense. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.247.69.78 ( talk) 06:34, 20 July 2008 (UTC)
Please quit adding information on some alleged bar fight on March 17, 2009. Source it or I will continue to remove it. Thank you. Wperdue ( talk) 16:12, 18 March 2009 (UTC)wperdue
In the reclaiming the title section "The fight was negatively reviewed by fans and critics, citing that the fight mostly involved the two men 'staring at each other with no action at all', and also that 'it was just there to make Sylvia look good'."
If you put things in quote, and they are supposedly from critics you should be able to post a citation for it. Otherwise, it's just fans doing their thing, and that isnt encyclopedic. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.191.113.225 ( talk) 18:07, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Is there a way convey the thorough thrashing that Sylvia suffered at the hands of Mercer without slipping into improper POV? One and done is rather hard to convey without coloring the article. Austinmayor ( talk) 01:29, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
His upcoming fight with Paul Buentello should be removed from his MMA record, as he has been removed from it due to it being within 60 days of his knockout by Mercer. 172.164.240.163 ( talk) 23:30, 15 June 2009 (UTC)
It's worth noting that he weight in at well over 300lbs for his fight vs Mercer and recent pictures seem to indicate that he's even heavier now. Perhaps his weight should be amended from his UFC prime weight of 268 to his current weight. -- 89.234.93.252 ( talk) 21:54, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Sylvia is listed as the IFC Super Heavyweight Champion on their website. but I cannot find information on wiki or sherdog as to when he won the title. He has fought TWICE in the IFC, each time about five years apart. I assume he won it in 2005 rather than 2001, but I have no clue. Can someone provide clarification? Jackbox1971 ( talk) 05:09, 15 May 2010 (UTC)
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This needs to be changed Inoki Genome Federation Sylvia is now expected to face Satoshi Ishii at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye on December 31, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
Needs to read as he fought Satoshi Ishii at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye and lost by unanimous decision. 75.169.60.166 ( talk) 08:07, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
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