Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has made headlines with a significant physical transformation, revealing he's lost over 125 pounds. Sylvia shared that he's been working on his health and fitness, a journey that has clearly paid off. This kind of dedication is truly inspiring to see from a former champion, showing that the fight for health continues long after leaving the octagon.
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- Former UFC heavyweight champion reveals 125-pound weight loss (Sherdog)
- Despite setbacks, Justin Gaethje never lost hope of becoming undisputed UFC champ (Sherdog)
- Jon Jones offers Khamzat Chimaev advice after being ‘really surprised’ by his first UFC loss (Bloody Elbow)
- Valter Walker says Shara ‘Bullet’ repeatedly pulled hair during training (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 full fight card grows with major welterweight, strawweight bouts (Sherdog)
- UFC 329 Shakeup: late replacement steps in to face Cody Durden (Sherdog)
- Former UFC heavyweight champion reveals 125-pound weight loss (Yahoo Sports)
- Diego Lopes considers move to lightweight after UFC featherweight stalemate (Sherdog)
- Bryce Mitchell Won’t Watch Mikey Musumeci Because It’s “Gay” but Wants a Match (LowKick MMA)
- Despite setbacks, Justin Gaethje never lost hope of becoming undisputed UFC champ (Yahoo Sports)
- Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia reveals dramatic physical transformation: ‘Over 125 lbs down’ (MMA Mania)
- What Conor McGregor noticed on his ‘immediate return’ to MMA ahead of UFC 329 fight vs Max Holloway (Bloody Elbow)
- Jon Jones finally explains viral GOAT necklace moment that had UFC fans talking (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 adds new fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry card (MMA Fighting)
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This story ran in the July 2, 2026 edition of the daily show.