Top ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) will fight Tim Sylvia (Pictures) on July 19. The Russian mixed martial arts champion confirmed the bout to Sherdog.com on Tuesday.
“[Sylvia] is a good fighter, a strong fighter, the former UFC heavyweight champion, which is important,” Emelianenko said via telephone from Stary Oskol, Russia. “I am looking forward to fighting him and training hard for this fight.”
finally some decent not great competition but at least Sylvia will test Fedor.
- Freddie Footballer
Sylvia is done It’s about time Fedor fights again. I hope he shows the world why he’s the most badass heavyweight mma figher in the world.
Make or Break? This fight is huge for both fighters. Fedor is expected to win and if he doesn’t there will be an uproar. If Tim wins he lifts himself up to the top after having several sub-par fights.