FEDOR VS. SYLVIA MAY HAPPEN

[Dilaudid]

A proposed fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia has been agreed to… at least in theory. Emelianenko confirmed the July 19 fight to Sherdog.com on Tuesday, saying that he was looking forward to fighting Sylvia.

Sources close to Sylvia’s camp said that the bout has yet to be signed, but indicated that the former UFC champion is committed to making the fight happen and has verbally agreed it.

Sylvia was not immediately available for comment.

His manager, Monte Cox, would neither confirm nor deny that the bout had been agreed to, but said that his client has not signed to fight Emelianenko. He did add, however, “As Tim's manager, I would certainly entertain the opportunity for him to fight Fedor."

If the bout makes it all the way to the dotted line, it is expected to take place at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, the home of HDNet Fights. Independent sources confirmed to MMAWeekly that the bout would be promoted by an as yet unannounced organization associated with the Affliction clothing brand. The Sherdog report indicated the same, but also noted that the fight would be broadcast on Mark Cuban’s HDNet.

The news comes just days after the announced separation of Emelianenko and M-1 Global, a new promotion run by Cox. M-1 Global has since disintegrated and been re-branded as Adrenaline.

Upon his release from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sylvia immediately signed a non-exclusive contract with Adrenaline, immediately bolstering its roster.

In comments to MMAWeekly Radio following the signing, Sylvia said, “I’ve come to a crossroads in my career where I’ve fought all the best guys in the UFC. There’s a handful of guys outside the UFC that I really want to fight and I don’t think the UFC’s going to get some of them. Some of them are a little too high priced for the UFC to get. So I just think this is the best avenue for me right now.”

The immediate speculation was a fight with Emelianenko, as a proposed bout between the Russian fighter and UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture is currently on hold due to Couture being tied up with the UFC in a contract dispute.

In regards to a fight with Emelianenko, Sylvia said upon his signing with Adrenaline, “I have the utmost respect for that guy. He’s ranked No. 1 in the world. I want to challenge myself, and I want to fight him. No doubt in my mind. It’s the best fight out there for the both of us right now. You know he hasn’t fought any No. 1 contenders in a while and I think he needs to be tested and I want to be tested. I think it’s a great fight for me, it’s a great fight for him, and I think we need to make that fight happen.”

...mmaweekly...

[demonsweat]

Perhaps the biggest mismatch I can think of. Sylvia will get destroyed.

[fit4lyfe]

Originally Posted by demonsweat

Perhaps the biggest mismatch I can think of. Sylvia will get destroyed.

I second this opinion, I do respect sylvia, and he is talented, but Fedor is the fucking man, and will seek, dismantle and destroy sylvia in my book...

[YoungNJacked]

Originally Posted by fit4lyfe

I second this opinion, I do respect sylvia, and he is talented, but Fedor is the fucking man, and will seek, dismantle and destroy sylvia in my book...

personally i think UFC has a ways to go before there is more competition. the division from contenders to pretenders is amazing. however, if more and more american kids start knuckling up instead of doing drugs, this sport could take off really fast in UFC if Fedor signs for some fights..........

[fit4lyfe]

Originally Posted by YoungNJacked

personally i think UFC has a ways to go before there is more competition. the division from contenders to pretenders is amazing. however, if more and more american kids start knuckling up instead of doing drugs, this sport could take off really fast in UFC if Fedor signs for some fights..........

I totally agree it is such a divided group there are Kings and clowns, nothing in between. I do beleive that the UFC is on borrowed time though, too many fighters that are decent will just elave their ass for some independance and a paycheck.. as for the Kids, They should drop the guns, and neck chains and throw down like we used to, nothing better than good ole real world practice.. besides any pussy can pull an 8Lb trigger, how many can knuckle up and trade blows.. there would be a whole new genre of weight lifters after they get a few ass beatings.. all these kids who never got slapped or whipped as a kid are truly afraid of a beating.. want RESPECT get your ass beat, then come back and ask for some more, see what the guy does then...

[seabee6923]

Originally Posted by demonsweat

Perhaps the biggest mismatch I can think of. Sylvia will get destroyed.

I was just going to say this. When I watched Sylvia vs. Randy it was like Sylvia was completely outmatched and didn't even look like he belonged in the same level and he was the champion. Fedor is nasty..........it will be good to see him fight in the UFC.

[sosa1977]

It'll be a good one to watch. Fedor should stomp his ass.

[southga.mafia]

I know its not going to happen but i still would like to see randy and fedor go at it.

[intensity77]

i actually going to think is going to good fight, i think its going to hard for fedor to get sylvia down, most of the top fighters or fight in a different organizations, don"t to to well, but i think fedor will win..

[Mr. Sinister]

Originally Posted by sosa1977

It'll be a good one to watch. Fedor should stomp his ass.

Yeah he should.