MMA news and updates from August 13, 2009

MMA news and updates from August 11, 2009

Ray Mercer KO’d Tim Sylvia in the opening seconds of their main event fight at Adrenaline III

The professional boxing debut of former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia is once again in jeopardy of not taking place.

Paul Buentello and Tim Sylvia will face off in a heavyweight fight at Affliction: Trilogy this July

MMA HQ writer Mitch Ciccarelli looks through some of the great rivalries in UFC history

A “hype” video for the Tim Sylvia vs Ray Mercer boxing match in June.

A quick recap of last nights Affliction: Banned event.

A preview of Saturday night’s Affliction: Banned event.

A video preview of Saturday night’s Affliction: Banned preview.

Fox Sports Net will air the undercard portion of the first Affliction MMA show.

Reports are circulating that the first Affliction show scheduled for this July may not take place.

Fedor Emelianenko confirmed a rumor today that plans are in the works for a fight with Tim Sylvia this July in the new Affliction/Golden Boy promotion.

Tim Sylvia has been released from his UFC contract and signed a contract with the new Adrenaline MMA promotion.

Tim Sylvia may announce he is leaving the UFC as early as next week.