Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tim Sylvia, is set to face off against Mariusz Pudzianowski, five-time “World’s Strongest Man” title holder, at the “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” event on May 21st in Worchester, Massachusetts.

That’s assuming the promotion receives its license.

The actual event itself has yet to be approved by the Massachusetts athletic commission. If it does move forward, the Moosin fight card would be the first sanctioned MMA event in the state. According to those close to the situation, the official paperwork is going through this week and should be approved soon.

Adding to the headache, Sylvia isn’t entirely sure he’s even licensed to fight in the state. There has been no official word on his status. Meanwhile, Pudzianowski is scheduled to compete two weeks before the Moosin event for the KSW promotion in Poland.

All things considered, the company pushes forward with their promotion of the event. Both Syliva and Pudzianowski met with the press and found themselves in the same room for the first time.

Sylvia was not impressed with his 320 pound opponent.

“He’s a big boy, but I can tell he’s scared. He wouldn’t stare at me straight on, eye to eye. He kept turning away. So he’s definitely worried already.”

Pudzianowski did not seem to back down from the challenge.

“Tim is a big man, so there will be a lot of targets to bash up.”

Moosin: Gods of Martial Arts will be available on pay-per-view. The fight card also features former UFC fighters Travis Wiuff, Yves Edwards and Travis Lutter.

(source: Sherdog)