Tim Sylvia stops Paul Buentello in second at "War on the Mainland"

Tim Sylvia may not be “back,” but he’s definitely not gone.

The former UFC heavyweight champion used an effective – if not
necessarily exciting – controlling strategy to wear down fellow UFC vet Paul Buentello before earning a second-round finish.

Tim Sylvia may not be “back,” but he’s definitely not gone.

The former UFC heavyweight champion used an effective – if not
necessarily exciting – controlling strategy to wear down fellow UFC vet Paul Buentello before earning a second-round finish.

The bout served as the main event of Powerhouse World Promotions’ first
pay-per-view event, “War on the Mainland,” which took place Saturday
night at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California.