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Inside MMA 244 Preview: Cain Velasquez, Paul Buentello, Ralek Gracie
November 14th, 2008
Inside MMA airs tonight on HDNet at 9PM ET.
Showtime Producing Affliction ‘Day Of Reckoning’; Multiple Undercard Bouts Confirmed
November 13th, 2008
With all the negative press Affliction is receiving these days thanks to their president, Todd Beard, we were starting to wonder what, if anything, is going on with their big pay-per-event that is supposedly scheduled for Jan. 24. Well, at least according to the subdued member of Affliction’s management team, Tom Atencio, an announcement is supposed to be made on Monday.
Tom Atencio: Tito’s Asking Price Is ‘Just Not Feasible’; Rothwell Confirms Pay Cut Rumors
August 13th, 2008
Contrary to what Tito Ortiz stated in a recent SI.com article, Affliction has not and likely will not sign Tito to the “ground-breaking” deal he spoke of. During a press luncheon yesterday, Affliction confirmed that they were actively negotiating with Tito Ortiz, but they seem to far apart on terms at the moment.
According to Affliction VP Tom Atencio, Tito’s current asking price is just too high.
No Comments | Filed under: Affliction, Affliction II: Day of Reckoning, Ben Rothwell, Paul Buentello, Pedro Rizzo, Tim Sylvia, Tito Ortiz, Tom AtencioAffliction ‘Banned’ Video Interviews: Arlovski, Barnett, Lindland & More
July 19th, 2008
Andrei Arlovski
If you happened to missed this one in various other places around the net, make sure you watch it till the end. It’s worth it, trust me.
Interviews with Fedor, Sylvia, and Rothwell.
More interviews after the jump.
No Comments | Filed under: Andrei Arlovski, Josh Barnett, Matt Lindland, Mike Whitehead, Paul Buentello, Pedro Rizzo, Terry Martin, Vitor BelfortAleksander Emelianenko Out, Gary Goodridge In Against Buentello
July 19th, 2008
More Affliction Banned press conference pics at CombatLifestyle.com
As reported during the Affliction “Banned” weigh-in results, Aleksander Emelianenko was not cleared to fight in a heavyweight match against Paul Buentello at Affliction’s inaugural event.
MMAMania.com spoke to the head of the CSAC, Armando Garcia, for official confirmation.
Aleksander Emelianenko failed to meet the medical licensing requirements and will be unable to compete against Paul Buentello tomorrow night at the Affliction: “Banned” event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
No Comments | Filed under: Affliction: Banned, Aleksander Emelianenko, Gary Goodridge, Paul BuentelloStrikeforce On NBC: Alistair Overeem vs Paul Buentello
June 16th, 2008
Overeem vs Buentello, Round One
Round two of Overeem vs Buentello after the jump.
Affliction Announces Aleksander Emelianenko vs Paul Buentello For ‘Banned’; Signs Rogerio Nogueira (Update)
May 21st, 2008
Emelianenko vs Buentello
Affliction officially announced the rumored match between Aleksander Emelianenko and Paul Buentello for ‘Banned’ today, according to Sherdog.com. Emelianenko is the younger brother of Fedor Emelianenko, who will headline the event with Tim Sylvia.
Although not quite as accomplished or talented as Fedor, Aleks is still a very dangerous heavyweight, who typically resides just outside of most outlet’s top ten heavyweight rankings. Like Buentello, he has no problem standing and trading.
More Affliction ‘Banned’ Details & Future Plans Revealed
May 10th, 2008
Affliction VP, Tom Atencio, confirmed a few more details about Affliction’s debut show, ‘Banned,’ and their future plans to Sergio Non of USA Today.
Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Paul Buentello?
A fight between Fedor Emelianenko’s brother, Aleksander Emelianenko, and UFC veteran Paul Buentello is close to being made, but Affliction is still waiting on signed contracts to come back from the fighters.
