“I WILL END TIM SYLVIA’S CAREER!”
JASON RILEY PROCLAIMS HIS ARRIVAL
By Michael Schiavello
In a fight world where heavyweights dominate the spotlight —a world of TUF Season 10, DREAM Super Hulks and Fedor Emelianenko signing with Strikeforce – every MMA fighter over 220 lb is looking to make a name. Tomorrow night a fighter named Jason Riley gets his chance to do just that when he takes on former UFC champion Tim Sylvia in the main event of Adrenaline IV from the Mid-America Center live on HDNet.
“I’m ready, yeah, I’m so ready. I would have taken this fight for free. This is my chance to show who I am. I’m going to introduce myself to the entire MMA community tomorrow night at Tim’s expense,” Jason Riley told HDNet exclusively today.
At 6’5” and 265lb, the “Juggernaut” is an imposing figure and will only give away three inches in height to Sylvia. Strangely enough, at a glance, Riley even looks a little like Sylvia – but that’s where the comparisons end.
“I haven’t seen (Sylvia) yet here in Iowa. I’ll see him at the weigh in. I met him once a couple of years ago at the Arnold Classic. He was a total dick.”
Riley anticipates tomorrow night’s main event like a giddy kid looking forward to Christmas. He knows a loss for Sylvia at the unknown hands of the “Juggernaut” could put effectively end the former UFC champion’s career.
“Oh yeah, I know that. He’s in a bad position and I’m in a win-win situation. Sylvia can ‘t afford to lose to me, especially not after his last fight where he got knocked out cold by a fifty year old boxer. I mean that was embarrassing man. I’m going to go in there and finish him, finish his career. I’m going to stand, trade, pick him off and knock him out.”
Riley acknowledges Sylvia’s strengths, namely the giant’s excellent takedown defence and sheer size. But he plans to fight smart.
“I’m not going to be foolish and go to ground with him unless I have to. I’m strong standing. I’ll just pick him off and look for the big finish. It’s gonna be fun. I can’t wait. It’s time for me to show everyone who I am. I want everybody to take notice so I’m thrilled it will be shown on HDNet.”
