Affliction: Trilogy (Aug. 1st) [CARD CANCELED]

speeds · Jul 24, 2009

Affliction 3: Trilogy
August 1st, 2009
Honda Center, Anaheim, California
HDNet & PPV

Pay-per-view broadcast:
265 Lbs. Fedor Emelianenko (C) vs. Vitor Belfort
205 Lbs. Renato Sobral vs. Gegard Mousasi
185 Lbs. Jorge Santiago vs. TBA
265 Lbs. Paul Buentello vs. Gilbert Yvel
155 Lbs. Takanori Gomi vs. Rafaello Oliveira

HDNet broadcast:
170 Lbs. Paul Daley vs. Jay Hieron
265 Lbs. Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley
155 Lbs. Chris Horodecki vs. Dan Lauzon
145 Lbs. LC Davis vs. Javier Vasquez
145 Lbs. Mark Hominick vs. Deividas Taurosevicius

Non-televised M-1 Global bouts:
185 Lbs. Lucio Linhares vs. Mikhail Zayats
265 Lbs. Jessie Gibbs vs. Rob Broughton

Hoops Manifesto · Jul 20, 2009

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Hurray up Fedor and get rid of Barnett and come and save the UFC like this article asks you to:

http://hoopsmanifesto.blogspot.com/2009/07/whos-not-afraid-of-big-bad-wolf.html

If the link doesn't work the story is still on the main page of my site.

speeds · Jul 20, 2009

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If the trend continues, Barnett's career will be ruined by losing to Emelianenko:

Hunt: 3 straight losses to Overeem, Manhoef, Mousasi
Lindland: beat Fabio Nascimento (who?), then got brutally KO'd by Belfort, should lose to Shields later this summer
Hong: TKO'd by Cro Cop, relegated to freak show fight against Canseco
Sylvia: crushed by Mercer, now essentially worthless
Arlovski: exposed by Rogers, career tailspin

Chocolove · Jul 20, 2009

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So remember a while back how Dana White he had a monster signing at 185 but was holding out on us to build up some more excitement, is that guy gonna be Vitor Belfort? or did I miss the announcement.

speeds · Jul 20, 2009

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Chocolove said: ↑

So remember a while back how Dana White he had a monster signing at 185 but was holding out on us to build up some more excitement, is that guy gonna be Vitor Belfort? or did I miss the announcement.
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Like most of Dana's big announcement announcements, it fizzled out. He mentioned wanting Belfort but in terms of a "mind blowing signing" it hasn't happened.

Hoops Manifesto · Jul 21, 2009

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Belfort wouldn't even qualify as a "mind blowing" signing nowadays anyway. There is noone out there that would be a big deal other than Fedor.

ktrulez · Jul 21, 2009

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Chocolove said: ↑

So remember a while back how Dana White he had a monster signing at 185 but was holding out on us to build up some more excitement, is that guy gonna be Vitor Belfort? or did I miss the announcement.
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i thought it was frank trigg

Mamba · Jul 22, 2009

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Rumor floatin around shit dog that Brett Rogers is the likely opponent, not Vitor. I'll look for an article.

Belfort is the back up if Strikeforce doesn't approve of Rogers fighting.

speeds · Jul 22, 2009

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Supposedly Belfort has a verbal agreement to take the fight. I guess it's a waiting game now.

speeds · Jul 22, 2009

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http://www.bloodyelbow.com/event/9lJ94tpk

On today's Affliction: Trilogy conference call, Tom Atencio said "this has been a complete surprise to us. If the results (of Barnett's test) stand, we are deeply disappointed."

Beau Dure asked if Josh Barnett's test could be overturned. It was Atencio's understanding that the CSAC had taken two samples and are now testing the second sample provided at the initial testing.

Franklin McNeil asked if Vitor Belfort would be fighting Fedor. Atencio answered that until he had signed contracts in hand he would not be making any announcements.

Michael David Smith asked if it was difficult or easy to get an opponent to sign to fight Fedor and if Fedor and his management were going to exercise a veto on potential opponents. Atencio said Fedor is ready to fight anyone and that it is not a problem to find an opponent, but they are looking for the BEST possible opponent.

Mike Straka asked if they were talking to other organizations about bringing in outside fighters. Atencio said that he had been talking to Strikeforce but that there had been no discussions with the UFC.

Adam Wagner asked if Josh Barnett's second sample comes back positive, how will that affect your relationship with him? Atencio said it won't impact the relationship but it will be "something that will be on Josh" and that the real meaning will be that "he won't be able to fight in my organization anymore."

Denny Burkholder asked if Josh Barnett is cleared by the second test if he would still fight. Atencio said that is up to the CSAC and that his understanding that if Barnett is cleared that it is a very real possibility that the Fedor vs Barnett fight could go on.

Ariel Helwani asked what banned substance Barnett tested positive for. Atencio does not know.

Todd Martin asked if there had been any advance warning that there might be a problem with Josh's test results. Atencio said no, that yesterday was the first indication he had gotten that there might be a problem.

Michael David Smith asked how Atencio balances between the best PPV draw (Bobby Lashley) and the better sporting opponent (Fabricio Werdum). Atencio says he takes everything into account but that his emphasis is on putting on quality fights. "Look at the card. Affliction puts on quality cards and our priority is putting on the best event for the fans."
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Chocolove · Jul 22, 2009

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As much as I hate their clothing, I feel bad for Affliction. At first I was skeptical of what they could do but all their cards have been good. More and more I've been wanting Affliction to stay alive and be a thorn in Dana White's side, I am tired of DW thinking he can do and say whatever the fuck he wants.

Mamba · Jul 22, 2009

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Chocolove said: ↑

As much as I hate their clothing, I feel bad for Affliction. At first I was skeptical of what they could do but all their cards have been good. More and more I've been wanting Affliction to stay alive and be a thorn in Dana White's side, I am tired of DW thinking he can do and say whatever the fuck he wants.
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Same sentiments.

Mamba · Jul 22, 2009

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Fox Fight Game suggested Tito Ortiz as a replacement.

I think that is a great idea. Based off of his fans and his reputation, I think it'd sell more than Fedor/Barnett.

speeds · Jul 22, 2009

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Naturally, calling Tito's bluff (he said he wants to fight Fedor) makes the most sense. He won't do it, of course. Says it's "too short notice". Huge reward, low risk for Tito, IMHO. Nobody is giving him the contract he wants right now. He beats Fedor and suddenly he's a top earner again. He loses and everyone is unsurprised--short notice and all.

DennisRodman · Jul 22, 2009

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Black Mamba said: ↑

Fox Fight Game suggested Tito Ortiz as a replacement.

I think that is a great idea. Based off of his fans and his reputation, I think it'd sell more than Fedor/Barnett.
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Tito is coming off back surgery, and apparently just started training 4 days ago. He said he isn't even close to fighting shape. So I don't blame him for not wanting to take it.

speeds · Jul 23, 2009

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So who faces Santiago?

Mamba · Jul 23, 2009

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Santiago said he was still training for Belfort. Have they officially announced the fighter, yet?

Mamba · Jul 24, 2009

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Card has been canceled.

Major nail in the coffin.

Mamba · Jul 24, 2009

Affliction has canceled its upcoming “Trilogy” event, which was planned for the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 1.

The promotion today announced the bad news in an official statement.

It comes just days after Affliction suffered a major blow to its pay-per-view main event when headliner Josh Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroids in the first ever random drug test administered by the California State Athletic Commission on June 25.

As a result, Barnett was denied a license to compete, forcing company officials to scramble for a replacement opponent opposite Fedor Emelianenko.

Speculation had revolved around who that replacement fighter would be.

At the top of a short list of candidates was current middleweight contender Vitor Belfort, who was scheduled to face Jorge Santiago that same night, but who also stated he was willing to move up in weight to fight “The Last Emperor.”

Dark horse Brett Rogers, fresh off a stunning first round knockout of former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, as well as freelance fighter Jeff Monson were also under consideration.

Now it appears their services will no longer be needed, as Atencio didn’t want to commit to a replacement bout without sufficient time to promote it.

Here’s a snip:

“Finding an opponent for the No. 1 ranked MMA heavyweight champion in such a short period of time was a huge endeavor and I’m thrilled at the amount of fighters willing to take on this challenge. But in the end, we just didn’t have enough time to promote a new fight to our standards.”
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What impact this cancellation has on the future of Affliction MMA remains to be seen — but as of now it’s not looking very promising.
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http://mmamania.com/2009/07/24/affliction-reportedly-cancels-aug-1-trilogy-event/

Mamba · Jul 24, 2009

Oh man. Dana is loving this. I can't wait for his rant. I feel bad for Atencio.

Fedor to the UFC now has the biggest chance it has ever had, IMO.

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