Let the freakshow begin! Looks like fomer UFC Heavyweight Tim Sylvia may face 5-time World's strongest man Mariusz 'Pudzian' Pudzianowski in Worcester, Massachusetts on the 23rd April. Pudzianowski normally weighs in at about 150kg (lean muscle), and has a background in Judo and Karate. It remains to be seen however if Pudzianowski's lack of experience (1-0 MMA record) will play a factor against the season Sylvia.

Other proposed fights for the card include former UFC fighters Rich Clementi, Yves Edwards, and Houston Alexander. This will be the first big MMA Event in Massachusetts since it's recent legalisation. The event will be promoted byKorean Based Company"Moosin".

source: http://www.bostonherald.com
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At long last top ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko has been offered a fight on US soil against another ranked heavyweight. Sherdog has confirmed that Fedor will be fighting Tim Sylvia on the 19th July, although at this stage a venue has not been confirmed, even though Texas has been mentioned. This also confirms Tim Sylvia's future direction. He had one fight left on contract with the UFC, however a mutual agreement was made that he would be allowed to leave the organisation.

Fedor claims to be making preparations for the fight and is taking his training very seriously. This will be considered his first serious competition since defeating Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic in a points decision nearly 3 years ago.

Although having an impressive record of 27-1-0, with 1 no contest, Fedor has attracted much criticism lately from the media for not facing top competition. This coupled with the fact that Tim Sylvia is coming off a loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, offers the hope of a very exciting fight between two hungry fighters.

Rumour has it that UFC Heavyweight Tim Sylvia is about to make his departure from the UFC after he completes his one remaining fight.

After a recent entry on his website, Sylvia, who is also managed by the owner of M1-Global, has hinted at other possibilities in fighting outside of the UFC.

At this stage the rumour has not been confirmed, although speculation is mounting, especially given that #1 ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is still a free agent and has also had recent dealings with M1-Global