Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFC record coming in: 1-0
Tim Sylvia
UFC record coming in: 9-3
Official results
UFC 81 Results
Breaking Point
February 2, 2008Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Tim Sylvia
SubmissionR3 · 1:28Title fight
- Bouts
- 9
- Finishes
- 6 (2 KO/TKO · 4 SUB)
- Decisions
- 3
UFC 81 full results
UFC 81 took place on February 2, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. In the main event, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Tim Sylvia by submission at 1:28 of round 3. 6 of the 9 bouts on the card ended inside the distance.
Main event
Interim Heavyweight· Title
SUBR3 · 1:28
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
Referee: Herb DeanFull fight stats- Referee: Steve MazzagattiFull fight stats
- Referee: Yves LavigneFull fight stats
- Referee: Herb DeanFull fight stats
- Referee: Steve MazzagattiFull fight stats
- Referee: Yves LavigneFull fight stats
- Referee: Herb DeanFull fight stats
- Referee: Yves LavigneFull fight stats
- Referee: Steve MazzagattiFull fight stats
Leaders of the night
Most significant strikes
81
Rob EmersonMost takedowns
6
Gleison TibauMost knockdowns
1
Tim SylviaMost control time
5:34
Terry MartinFastest finish
0:33
Chris Lytle
UFC Las Vegas: events, venues and what's next
Las Vegas has hosted 40 UFC events, from September 2001 through January 2008.
Where is UFC 81 taking place?
UFC 81: Breaking Point takes place in Las Vegas, United States on Sat, Feb 2, 2008.
Has the UFC been to Las Vegas before?
Las Vegas has hosted 40 UFC events, from September 2001 through January 2008.
When is the next UFC event in Las Vegas?
The next card there is UFC Fight Night on Oct 31, 2026.
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