Rumors are circulating that Tim Sylvia will face Ken Shamrock in a superfight at UFS 2: “Vindication”, a small promotion in Houston, Texas.Their inaugural event in July featured both Ricco Rodriguez and Mark Kerr.
Could it be true? Why would Tim Sylvia agree to fight Ken Shamrock when his last four bouts have come against Randy Couture, Brandon Vera, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Fedor Emelianenko? Has anyone ever taken such a huge step down in competition in just one fight as going from Fedor to Ken Shamrock? If the rumor proves to be true, it baffles my mind.
Sylvia’s five losses have come against Frank Mir, Andrei Arlovski, Randy Couture, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fedor Emelianenko. That’s a who’s who list of top heavyweights on the planet.
With Shamrock losing seven of his last eight fights (six of those seven via KO or TKO), one would have to wonder why he would agree to such a fight. On the surface, most may think he has little to lose. However, his body probably has very few fights left, and he would be risking the ability to promote a mega-fight with his adopted brother, Frank Shamrock.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this matchup never comes to fruition!!