The New York City presser announcement after the jump.

Update [2008-5-15 16:53:3 by Nick Thomas]: May 19 is the day:

When Andrei Arlovski could sign with Affliction, SI.com has learned. That is, assuming the UFC declines to match what is believed to be a deal that pays the former UFC champion in the low-to-mid six figures for the first of three non-exclusive bouts.

A representative from Arlovski's camp explained there was "nothing to report," though continued on to say negotiations with the UFC were ongoing.

Should Arlovski and Affliction complete their deal, the Belarusian is expected to appear at next Tuesday's press conference at the in Century City, Calif., to announce a fight against former International Fight League heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell.

The other name that jumped out was George Greenberg from Fox Sports. Greenberg's presence at the press conference suggests there is something to rumors that the undercard of the July 19 Affliction event would be broadcast live on FSN. Asked to confirm why Greenberg was attending the announcement, Affliction declined to comment.