Tim Sylvia vs. Fedor Emelianenko to fight in July under Affliction banner

Links (2)

Randy Couture: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia to be ‘an interesting fight’
Published 4/9/2008 by Chewy at MMAdness
... Randy Couture — who resigned as UFC heavyweight champion in late 2007 because of his desire to fight Fedor Emelianenko (and other reasons) — comments for the first time on the potential showdown between the Russian and Tim Sylvia. There appears to be no sour grapes. Couture is mired in a legal quagmire while the UFC granted “The Maine-iac” a release from his contract to pursue other opportunities. It’s important to note that the July fight between Emelianenko and Sylvia ...

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia fight booked for July 19
Published 4/19/2008 by Chewy at MMAdness
... is reporting the the Russian made the announcement on his personal Web site yesterday (Friday). For more on the monster showdown between the two former champions click here. ...