Fedor Emelianenko vs Tim Sylvia - “Affliction Banned” Tonight
July 19th, 2008
History will be made Saturday night (July 19) when Affliction Entertainment presents, “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, showcasing talent from around the world in the fastest growing sport on earth, live on pay-per-view from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
“This is a phenomenal card, a dream come true, [...]
Closed Circuit Distributors Announce Unprecedented Interest For “Affliction Banned”
July 19th, 2008
The national interest for “Affliction Banned” is already being seen by the huge number of Closed Circuit locations in the U.S. and Canada. Almost 600 locations have already signed up to show Saturday’s historic fight card.
Gary Goodrich replaces Aleksander Emelianenko
July 19th, 2008
Veteran MMA fighter Gary “Big Daddy” Goodrich (23-17-1, 13 KOs, 9 Submissions) has replaced Aleksander Emelianenko, who didn’t meet CSAC licensing standards, as Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello’s opponent tomorrow night (Saturday, July 19). “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, will showcase talent from around the world in the [...]
Nine MMAagents Clients in Action this Weekend
July 19th, 2008
MMAagents is proud to announce that nine fighters on our roster are fighting this weekend in three promotions including six on the UFC Fight Night Card, two on Affliction Banned, and one fighting for the Light Heavyweight Title in The Palace Fighting Championship. This provides a unique opportunity for exclusive interviews and sponsorship requests.
Celebrities flocking to “Affliction Banned” MMA Show
July 18th, 2008
The stars will be out Saturday night for “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, as entertainment and sports celebrities become fans watching the world’s most talented fighters, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “Affliction Banned,” presented by Affliction Entertainment in association with Roy Englebrecht Promotions, is so talent-laden [...]
MMA Meets Heavy Metal
July 15th, 2008
Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Josh “The Babyface Assassin” Barnett got together at Eric Paulson’s CSW Gym in Fullerton for some time on the mat and to discuss their performances at Affliction Banned, this Saturday at Honda Center. Featuring the biggest fight card ever, Affliction Banned will feature Fedor Emelianenko vs. tim Sylvia, [...]
“Affliction Banned” Drawing Record Media Interest
July 9th, 2008
It’s only appropriate that the greatest show in mixed-martial-arts history, “Affliction Banned,” has already set an MMA worldwide media interest record for a single event. The star studded pay-per-view, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most dominating, lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), and former [...]
Affliction Banned Announces All-Star Broadcast Team
July 7th, 2008
“Affliction Banned,” the greatest MMA show of all-time, will feature an all-star broadcast team for its July 19th pay-per-view event, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 superstar legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), and former UFC heavyweight champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), live [...]
Affliction Banned On Closed Circuit TV At The Gold Coast Hotel & Casino
July 3rd, 2008
Dueling MMA events will be shown within walking distance of each other July 19 for fight fans in Las Vegas as Affliction Entertainment presents “Affliction Banned” on closed circuit television at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, directly across the street from where UFC’s Fight Night will be broadcast at the Palm Hotel and Casino.
John McCarthy Joins Team Affliction as Commentator
July 3rd, 2008
Former MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy may have retired from working in the UFC® Octagon but he will be a color commentator for the July 19th “Affliction Banned” pay-per-view event, featuring the WAMMA heavyweight championship fight between the most lethal MMA heavyweight of all-time, Russian M1 superstar legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), [...]
Fox Sports Net To Air “Affliction Banned” Undercard
July 1st, 2008
Fans worldwide now will have a free sneak peak at “Affliction Banned”, the greatest MMA event ever staged. George Greenberg, Fox Sports Net (FSN) Executive Vice President of Programming and Production, announced last week that FSN will air the undercard of the “Affliction Banned” event live on Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM [...]
“Affliction Banned” Hits New York City!
July 1st, 2008
“Affliction Banned”, the greatest MMA event ever staged, hit New York City’s Times Square last week, as the faces of ten of the sports biggest stars, including Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1) and his opponent Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), filled a billboard along Broadway. All will appear on the July 19th event at [...]
Affliction Banned: Arlovski and Ben Rothwell - The Tale of The Pitbull and The Giant
July 1st, 2008
There are a number of reasons not to miss the mega mixed martial arts extravaganza, “Affliction Banned,” this July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California — not least of which is the unbelievable main event — a dream match-up between heavyweight champs Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia. But the list of transcendent fight talent [...]
Russia’s Last Emperor vs. The American Maine-iac
June 27th, 2008
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia in “Affliction Banned” – The Cold War might be over, but old rivalries die hard. On July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, two of the world’s greatest MMA super powers will collide when Russia’s Fedor Emelianenko faces off with America’s Tim Sylvia for the WAMMA heavyweight championship.
These two [...]
Megadeth To Perform At Affliction Banned!
June 19th, 2008
Affliction Entertainment, scheduled to make MMA history on July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim with the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, keeps building this event with the latest news—heavy metal band Megadeth, led by frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine, will be performing live at the event.
The platinum selling [...]
Lindland Lays Down The Law In And Out Of The Ring
June 18th, 2008
2000 U.S. Olympic Silver Medal Wrestler, Matt “The Law” Lindland would bring the same dogged determination that made him one of the world’s top professional mixed-martial-artists to a job in the Oregon House of Representatives.
The 38-year-old resident of Oregon City may be near the end of his fighting career, but his political life is just [...]
Fedor Sylvia: Affliction Entertainment Presents The Greatest MMA Event In the History of the Sport
June 11th, 2008
SIGNAL HILL, California (June 11, 2008) – Affliction Entertainment will make MMA history with the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night. Live on July 19th, from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, “Affliction Banned” will showcase talent from around the world in the fastest growing sport on earth.
The superstar-studded card is [...]
Michael Cohen Named COO of Affliction Entertainment
June 10th, 2008
Last week at a press conference in New York City, Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and fast living, announced its partnership with Donald J. Trump. Today, Michael D. Cohen, Executive Vice President & Special Counsel to Mr. Trump, was named Chief Operating Officer for Affliction Entertainment.
Andrei Arlovski Added To Fedor-Sylvia Affliction Banned Card
June 6th, 2008
Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and fast living, pulled out its Trump card today when the company officially announced its partnership with Donald J. Trump at a press conference held in Trump Tower. Trump addressed the press and outlined his involvement with Affliction and their entry into the world [...]
Donald J. Trump Grounds And Pounds The MMA World In New Partnership With Affliction!
June 4th, 2008
Affliction will pull out its Trump card Thursday when the company officially announces its partnership with Donald J. Trump at a press conference to be held in Trump Tower at 12:00PM. Trump will take the podium to address the press and outline his involvement with Affliction and their entry into the world of professional [...]
