Fedor Emelianenko told Sherdog.com today that he will be facing off against former UFC star Tim Sylvia on July 19:
“[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 […]

It’s possible that the new MMA promotion that was to be a joint effort between Golden Boy and Affliction is history. According to Fightline.com, Adam Swift is reporting that Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy are torpedoing the deal due to “control issues.” Swift also says the situation is still “fluid,” and that his […]

In a sign that the MMA landscape could get more crowded, MMA Weekly (via MMAFightline) is reporting that Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and clothing brand Affliction could are teaming up to start a new MMA promotion. Apparently the first event take place this June in Las Vegas. MMA Weekly says that the […]