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Tim Sylvia: Special announcement tonight at UFC 79 regarding heavyweight title (Audio)

Tim Sylvia
Props: Mr. Sunshine

In the interview Tim Sylvia does not go into specifics, saying that fans need to purchase the pay-per-view (PPV) to find out what will be revealed tonight during UFC 79: "Nemesis" telecast.

However, it's speculated that "The Maine-iac" will challenge Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 81: "Breaking Point" on February 2, 2008.

Stay tuned. In the meantime, for more background click here.

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I would pay to hear what Tim’s got to say……………….NOT!

by rsg on Dec 29, 2007 11:06 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would pay to hear what Tim’s got to say……………….NOT!

I’m pretty sure it is Dana White going to say it and I think Tim will beat Nog.

by The Legend on Dec 29, 2007 11:19 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yawn…

by BigRedOne on Dec 29, 2007 11:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hate hype for the UFC events that isn’t the fights since its usually only half as amazing as the hype for it and is just logical information that comes out weeks before. Like when they claimed that you needed to watch the Spike VGA’s to find out the other coach of the TUF.

by Trey on Dec 29, 2007 11:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Actually I think his announcement will be either…

… The title will be done over 3 PPvs (8 man elimination Tournament)

… He is doing a draw for someone to go hunting squirrels with him.

… That the UFC is creating a Super Heavy Weight Division.

… That he will retire.

… He will be fighting Randy for the title (He and nog are fighting for the intirm title).

… That the UFC is making him the Default Title holder…

by Yikes on Dec 29, 2007 11:43 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

would rather it be gonzaga vs. sylvia

by sixxer on Dec 29, 2007 12:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

would rather it be gonzaga vs. sylvia

So would I.. but I didnt even think about it until you said it.

by Royer on Dec 29, 2007 12:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would have rather seen Gonzaga vs. Noguerra or Arlovski vs. Noguerra

Tim should have had to face Kongo….Kongo would have destroyed Big Tim

Check out this picture of Fedor facing off with his new years eve opponent Hong Man Choi…..Crazy size difference, Fedor looks like a midget http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=702558

by john on Dec 29, 2007 12:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If this announcement is just that he will be fighting for the title I’ll be pissed. Who care’s he is the most boring fighter of the last two years. If they announce a heavyweight tournament for the belt that would be awesome. Brock Vs Mir, Nog vs boso (siva) and other heavywieght on that card for the belt would be awesome.

by dana's cheap on Dec 29, 2007 12:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two words guys “Englsih Fighters” thats what the UFC needs to suceed

by Kickboxing Kevin on Dec 29, 2007 1:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two words guys “Englsih Fighters” thats what the UFC needs to suceed

Like who?

by Dana Blanco on Dec 29, 2007 1:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if this is just a fight announcement, title or not, i’ll be dissapointed.

by GodDamnMike on Dec 29, 2007 1:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would have rather seen Gonzaga vs. Noguerra or Arlovski vs. Noguerra

Tim should have had to face Kongo….Kongo would have destroyed Big Tim

Check out this picture of Fedor facing off with his new years eve opponent Hong Man Choi…..Crazy size difference, Fedor looks like a midget http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=702558

ha.thats funny as hell.

by jdawg on Dec 29, 2007 1:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Sunshine is awesome, but his biased against Hughes is ridiculous.

I like Tim Sylvia though, says whatever is on his mind.

by Dom on Dec 29, 2007 1:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two words guys “Englsih Fighters” thats what the UFC needs to suceed

no thanks.Bisping is too much.America,Brazil and Russia produce REAL FIGHTERS.the english should just stick to making tea and Vinne Jones movies

by jdawg on Dec 29, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if this is just a fight announcement, title or not, i’ll be dissapointed.

Wtf else would he say? That he had a secret love affair with Matt Hughes?

by Dom on Dec 29, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hasnt it been report and he will be fight Nog on the 2nd of feb. I think what the big announcement is going to be the fact that it will be aired on CBS. I read earlier in this week about that.

by Seconds Out on Dec 29, 2007 1:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Actually I think his announcement will be either…

… The title will be done over 3 PPvs (8 man elimination Tournament)

… He is doing a draw for someone to go hunting squirrels with him.

… That the UFC is creating a Super Heavy Weight Division.

… That he will retire.

… He will be fighting Randy for the title (He and nog are fighting for the intirm title).

… That the UFC is making him the Default Title holder…

I’m personally hoping he’s going to retire. If that doesn’t happen I hope he’s pulling names for someone to go squirrel hunting with. I definitely don’t want to hear him say he’s fighting for the title.

by Andy on Dec 29, 2007 1:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Nog is going to retire Sylvia from the UFC

The UFC needed Sylvia 2 years ago, but now he is dead weight

The fans hate, he doesn’t put on a good show, he is just a big goofy and unentertaining fighter.

SEE YA Tim, RIP

by UFCPreview.com on Dec 29, 2007 2:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Tim looks like a polar bear in that photo, pissed off that someone stole his Miletich cubs.

by elltwilightiott on Dec 29, 2007 2:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man they should just have a heavyweight tournament similar to what they had in pride, they would be much better

by MattBistro on Dec 29, 2007 2:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Zangiev from street fighter.

by Kevy B on Dec 29, 2007 2:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hope they announce that they changed their minds and are pitting him against kongo, Ever since he called him out at ufc77 i’ve wanted to see that stand up war..

by markg on Dec 29, 2007 3:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Nog is going to retire Sylvia from the UFC

The UFC needed Sylvia 2 years ago, but now he is dead weight

The fans hate, he doesn’t put on a good show, he is just a big goofy and unentertaining fighter.

SEE YA Tim, RIP

Yep. I really doubt Tim can KO Nog and I know he can’t grapple with him so I can’t see him winning. I really hate Sylvia, he is the main reason I never like the UFC heavyweight division since he is always in the title picture and he sucks so bad.

by Aaron_W on Dec 29, 2007 3:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wtf else would he say? That he had a secret love affair with Matt Hughes?


HELLO. You think that a fight announcement is the only possibility??? There is several things he could say Domby.

by GodDamnMike on Dec 29, 2007 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hope he announces that hes ganna rip matt hughes head off for talking shit about him in public.

by dia mette on Dec 29, 2007 3:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I hate hype for the UFC events that isn’t the fights since its usually only half as amazing as the hype for it and is just logical information that comes out weeks before. Like when they claimed that you needed to watch the Spike VGA’s to find out the other coach of the TUF.

well before you had websites like this no one really knew what the announcements were ganna be, but now thanks to mma mania theres not a single stone unturned in the sport

by dia mette on Dec 29, 2007 3:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

8 man tournament:
mir vs lesnar
sylvia vs congo

crocop vs nog
arlovski vs vera

yea i wish, probablly gonna be him vs congo or nog, either one hes gonna lose

by box91 on Dec 29, 2007 3:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NO one cares what TIm Sylvia has to say and we’ll all boo him whatever the f*%& he say’s
I too would have rather see Gonzaga vs. Noguerra or Arlovski vs. Noguerra.

For god’s sake DAna White, You basically fire Andre A. and now it seems like Tim S. is getting a title shot.

Ummmmm Tim s. Should be fired not the pitbull!
and let you hal of famer Shamrock finish out his contract, especially t o all you RANDY c. haters that hated he did not uphold his contract well the ufc wont let A.A. or Shamrock even uphold their contract and they want to fight!?!?!?!

you mma fans waffle too much!!!!!!!!
TIMS like DANA gotta go say it loud say it proud!!!!!

by GORANDY on Dec 29, 2007 3:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

would rather it be gonzaga vs. sylvia

how can gozaga fight for a totle when he lost his alst hw bout

by james c on Dec 29, 2007 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm, I can see Kongo here instead of Big Nog for some reason. I hope its not, but I would not be surprised.

Where the hell is Arlovski? This is getting out of hand.

Bring back the PITBULL.

by DownUnder on Dec 29, 2007 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Two words guys “Englsih Fighters” thats what the UFC needs to suceed
no thanks.Bisping is too much.America,Brazil and Russia produce REAL FIGHTERS.the english should just stick to making tea and Vinne Jones movies

Are GSP and Kang from America, Brazil or Russia? Aren’t these guys real fighters. Concidering the relitivly small population of Canada, they produce Many REAL FIGHTERS. Let me guess ,your from USA.

by Gord on Dec 29, 2007 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Niether of those guys should be fighting for the title.
You Gotta Earn Your Shot .. They Dont Deserve This.. Tim Is One Of The Most Boring Fighters To Watch .. He Blows. And Nog Aint That Entertaining either.

They Should Have Some Sort Of Tournement To Decide Who Is The Champ.

by Sour Diesel on Dec 29, 2007 5:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would have rather seen Gonzaga vs. Noguerra or Arlovski vs. Noguerra

Tim should have had to face Kongo….Kongo would have destroyed Big Tim

Check out this picture of Fedor facing off with his new years eve opponent Hong Man Choi…..Crazy size difference, Fedor looks like a midget http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=702558

I Hope Fedor Gets KTFO. They Give Fedor Freakishly big guys to fight so when he wins he looks like he is a super hero or something. Its Pathetic Fedor Is OVERRATED>

by Sour Diesel on Dec 29, 2007 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

AND THE NEW UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

ANTONIO MINOTAURO NOGUERRA!!!!!!!

by anthony cazares on Dec 29, 2007 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lame hype for something we already know

by c-war on Dec 29, 2007 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

8 man tournament:
mir vs lesnar
sylvia vs congo

crocop vs nog
arlovski vs vera

yea i wish, probablly gonna be him vs congo or nog, either one hes gonna lose

That’s a bunch of lousy fights I would not pay for…

by dlw on Dec 29, 2007 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Does any one else think Ari got a boob job after seeing the weigh ins?

by Charles on Dec 29, 2007 6:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I used to like to watch big poopie, but his style of fighting not to lose is why people (or me at least) have turned against him.

If he’d wake up and realize that he’d be popular again – if he let it all hang out and fight with agression, the fickle fans would climb right back on the bandwagon

by Sureal on Dec 29, 2007 6:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Vera ….
Cro Cop ….
And AA ….

3 Heavyweights I wouldn’t mind holding the belt.
Instead we have the 3 snoozefests at the top.
Big Tim, Big Nog, Kongo

by UFC BABY !! on Dec 29, 2007 6:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Vera ….
Cro Cop ….
And AA ….

3 Heavyweights I wouldn’t mind holding the belt.
Instead we have the 3 snoozefests at the top.
Big Tim, Big Nog, Kongo

Why do people still have faith in cro-cop?

He’s not qualified to invade a kindergarden class!

by Charles on Dec 29, 2007 6:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Sunshine is awesome, but his biased against Hughes is ridiculous.

I like Tim Sylvia though, says whatever is on his mind.

 ur the only one

by jack on Dec 29, 2007 7:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Its not a fight announcement…

Its something better, trust me.

by cyborgassassin on Dec 29, 2007 7:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe its Tim coming out of the Closet and confessing his undying love for
MAtt Hughes

by Josh Law on Dec 29, 2007 8:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe its Tim coming out of the Closet and confessing his undying love for
MAtt Hughes

LOL.. It Could Happen.

by Sour Diesel on Dec 29, 2007 8:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Does any one else think Ari got a boob job after seeing the weigh ins?

They Do Look A Lil Bigger. But Look At Edith’s They Are Massive.

by Sour Diesel on Dec 29, 2007 8:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Umm… what was the announcement i didnt see anything?????

by Corey on Dec 30, 2007 1:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

fuck tim, he sucks and he is slow as hell.

by kkorte79 on Dec 30, 2007 1:51 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

dont forget that randy now trains tim, so he will be the champ.

by dana is the man on Dec 30, 2007 2:08 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OMG. U all chose the ugliest picture of all of his ugly pictures.

by mexican dude on Dec 30, 2007 4:30 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

They Do Look A Lil Bigger. But Look At Edith’s They Are Massive.

Massively fake. You could pin down Randy C. will all thet silicone.

by Charles on Dec 30, 2007 10:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Zangiev from street fighter.

LOL… you’re right… without the muscles.

by UFCAddict on Dec 30, 2007 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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