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What MMA team did Tim start his training with?

Miletich Fighting Systems. Tim also became a part of the Miletich Fighting Systems Elite group.

How many professional fights did Tim have before he made his UFC debut?

13. Before the UFC, Tim fought for the likes of Superbrawl, Extreme Challenge, and International Fighting Championship.

Who did Tim defeat for his first UFC victory?

Wesley Correira. Tim defeated Correira by TKO at 1:43 of the 2nd round at UFC 39.

When Tim fought Frank Mir for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 48, the fight ended with Mir breaking Tim's arm. How long did this fight last?

50 seconds. Tim suffered multiple fractures to his arm which required a titanium plate to be attached to his forearm.

In his first-ever meeting with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, what was the result?

Randy won by decision. Randy dominated this fight and won by unanimous decision.

How many professional wins did Tim have before he suffered his first loss?

16. Amoung those 16 wins, Tim defeated the likes of Ben Rothwell, Jason Lambert, Ricco Rodriguez, and Gan McGee.

For what Mixed Martial Arts organization did Tim make his pro debut for?

International Fighting Championship. Tim defeated Randy Durant by TKO at 2:05 of the 1st round.

In his first 3 fights with Andrei Arlovski, how many did Tim win?

2. Tim lost the first meeting at UFC 51 by submission, won the second at UFC 59 by KO, and won the 3rd at UFC 61 by unanimous decision.

Although Tim is skilled in all areas of MMA, what is his fighting style?

Kickboxing. Tim is mainly a kickboxer but does have solid wrestling skills.

How many times did Tim successfully defend the UFC Heavyweight Championship in his first two title reigns?

3. In his first reign Tim defeated Gan McGee, in his 2nd reign he defeated Andrei Arlovski and Jeff Monson.