Affliction Entertainment has ceased all promotional efforts effective immediately, and has hashed out a deal to become a brand sponsor for its former rival, the UFC.
Yahoo Sports first reported of the industry shake-up, which Sherdog.com also confirmed with numerous sources.
The promotion, which co-promoted two events with M-1 Global in July 2008 and [...]
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Affliction’s Show Cancelled, Company Now Back as major UFC Sponsor; Officially Kiss and Make Up
Josh Barnett vs. Fedor Emelianenko Cancelled; Barnett tests positive for Steroids
The heavyweight main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett scheduled to take place Aug. 1 at Affliction 3 “Trilogy” in Anaheim, California has been canceled.
Affliction VP Tom Atencio has confirmed to FanHouse that Barnett tested positive for a banned substance and will not be licensed to fight.
The card will go on [...]
Updated Affiliction: Trilogy Card for August 1st, 2009
We’ve come up on the latest and most updated Affliction: Trilogy card being held on August 1st, 2009 in Anaheim, California:
MAIN CARD
Champ Fedor Emelianenko vs. Josh Barnett (for WAMMA heavyweight title)
Gegard Mousasi vs. Renato “Babalu” Sobral
Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago
Paul Buentello vs. Gilbert Yvel
PRELIMINARY CARD
Paul Daley vs. Jay Hieron
Chris Horodecki vs. Dan [...]
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