- Hiphopdx on Rampage Situation
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- James Irvin: ‘I didn’t know what hit me’ in Anderson Silva fight last night
“He’s a scary dude…. It was a flash knockout, because I didn’t know what hit me after that. Even waking up, I was covered in blood. He got me right on the money tonight…. I don’t think I’ll have...
- Anderson Silva on James Irvin fight and UFC light heavyweight debut (Video)
Just the press conference after the fight. Heres the Link
- The Secret's Out: Fedor's the Best MMA Has
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Going into Saturday's Affliction fight card — billed with characteristic modesty as "the greatest MMA show of All-time" — Fedor Emelianenko was cast as The Russian. There had been...
- Affliction could become MMA heavyweight
The landscape of the mixed martial arts business may have changed Saturday night as the debuting Affliction promotion came out of its debut show with the potential for several of the biggest...
- Affliction Pay-per-view Expectations & Bar Sales
The pay-per-view numbers for Affliction: Banned will be among some of the most anticipated and watched of the year. A strong number will be evidence that there is a market for MMA outside of the UFC....
- Alvarez proving himself against the world’s top lightweights
Great interview with Eddie, here's wishing him well tonight! Eddie Alvarez didn’t get into mixed martial arts intending to be a champion, but the Philadelphia native is a couple of wins away from...
- DREAM 5 Preview
An absolutely huge weekend for American MMA has overshadowed what looks to be a very solid card from Japan's heavyweight organization, Dream. The love child of Dream Stage Entertainment and K-1's...
- Dana White Acknowledges Fedor Emelianenko's Win at Affliction
UFC president Dana White has been relentless in his criticism of ex-PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko over the past several years. White has criticized and mocked the popular Russian for...
- Quick Thoughts: Affliction Passes Its First Test; Business as Usual for the UFC
Affliction: Banned * The pacing of the show was brutal (running almost five hours in a testament to the old adage, “too much of a good thing”) and the production wasn’t exactly smooth, but Affliction...
- EDDIE ALVAREZ WANTS TO PUSH INTO TOP 10
Eddie Alvarez attempts to break into the lightweight division Top 10 on July 21 as he vies for the Dream Lightweight Grand Prix title. He will have to fight twice that evening in order to become the...
- MMA Quick Quote: Is Fedor next fight against Randy Couture?
“I was very pleased with my performance [against Tim Sylvia]. Everything I wanted to do I was able to do…. Yeah I was hoping I would end the fight then (first time he took Sylvia to the mat). I was...
- Anthony Johnson responds to Kevin Burns eye poke at UFC Fight Night 14
Quoteworthy: “They didn’t say nothing [about why the fight wasn’t ruled a no contest]. Nobody has given me an excuse. The only thing I’ve heard from fans and even the staff of UFC was that it’s...
- Dana White: ‘It’s going to be awhile before we get [Rampage] back’ (Audio)
Here it all HERE
- Cain Velasquez talks Jake O’Brien UFC fight (Video)
This video was conducted by his training partner, Josh Koscheck, just days before Cain stepped inside the Octagon. He also explains his 'brown pride' tattoo on his chest. LINK
- Joe Riggs fighting just to fight
For some fighters, rebounding from a loss can prove to be a difficult proposition. For Joe Riggs (27-10 MMA), just getting a fight to put himself on that comeback trail has proved to be an even...
- Tim Sylvia On Fedor: "I've never been hit that hard."
Fedor Emelianenko looked absolutely dominant in his performance against Tim Sylvia. The popular Russian fighter no doubt re-secured his position at the top of the worlds pound-for-pound rankings...
- UFN 14 Fighter Payouts Revealed
The UFN 14 fighter payouts have now been revealed by the NSAC. The total disclosed payouts were $623,000 with the lion's share-$400,000-split evenly between Anderson Silva & Brandon Vera. Article
- Leonard Garcia vs Jens Pulver at WEC 36
Garcia confirmed with MMAJunkie.com that he was taking on Pulver at WEC 36. MMAJunkie.com
- Couture: ''Contractual Status Could Be Sorted This Week''
Current UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture had indicated that a court is expected to rule on the status of an emergency stay filed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He added that if he wins...
- Vitor Belfort KO’d Terry Martin with a Broken Hand
When Vitor Belfort knocked out Terry Martin at Affliction: Banned (see above video, in case you didn’t get the FSN broadcast), it was hard not to think that “The Phenom” was back. But what we didn’t...
- Affliction payroll
looks like tim and arlovski topped it http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=6742&zoneid=2
- Alves-Sanchez moving to UFC 90 in Chicago
Looks like the fight between Thiago Alves and Diego Sanchez is still on. link
- UFC Fight Night 14 medical suspension and injuries from NSAC
ames Irvin – “The Sandman” is suspended until September 3 with a right cheek laceration and there in no contact allowed until August 19. Hermes Franca – The charismatic Brazilian fighter is suspended...
- *MMATraining Affliction Write up (Funny + Pics)
These guys did a write up that had me laughing pretty hard plus a bunch of pics. Check it out here http://www.mmatraining.com/featured/mmatrainingcom-attends-affliction-banned/ This made me laugh:...
- Aleks Emelianenko Might Have Hepatitis
There's a rumor that Aleks was pulled from the Affliction card for testing positive for Hepatitis B. link
- UFC 90: Silva vs Okami
According to Wikipedia, Anderson Silva will defend his middleweight title against Yushin Okami at UFC 90 on October 25th at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. I don't know how accurate this...
- Fight Biz Quote: Tom Atencio
–Affliction VP Tom Atencio, speaking to Gary Herman of 15rounds.com The Strikeforce pairing would certainly be an intriguing one. Strikeforce currently has a deal with NBC and is rumored to be in...
- UFC Pay-per-view Revenue Up, Buys Flat; UK Expansion Turns Profitable
On Friday S&P released its latest credit rating assessment for Zuffa, parent company of the UFC. The headline was a change from negative to stable in the company’s rating outlooking with its BB-...
- White: Affliction will go out of business
UFC President Dana White is making a bold prediction in regards to the future of the Affliction MMA promotion. "After tonight those guys are going out of business and all [their fighters] will be...
- Affliction, Fedor Prove MMA is Bigger Than UFC
There’s much to be said for selling out. For Affliction, it happens to be a good thing. The clothing company turned mixed martial arts promoter packed the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on...
- EXC Autograph Session Saturday Before Event
EliteXC has announced that this Saturday before their next CBS event they will hold a free autograph session for fans at the arena in Stockton. The session will feature both Gina Carano and Kimbo...
- "Affliction: Banned" draws 14,832 for $2.1 million gate
This past Saturday's "Affliction: Banned" event drew a total attendance of 14,832 -- a small increase from the night's announced attendance of 13,988 -- for a live gate of $2,085,510. The numbers,...
- UFC Video Game to Feature Joe Silva's Rankings?
Finally, the most exciting feature of this game for me is that this game may serve as the way to determine the definitive top 10 rankings in the UFC. Joe Silva is working with the developers to...
- Back to MW: Silva vs. Cote likely at 88
Source UFC president Dana White says Anderson Silva will defend his middleweight title next, but it won't be against Yushin Okami as planned...
- Quick Quote: Hughes Possibly Out Until 2009
According to an update he posted on his official website, Matt Hughes says he could possibly have to wait 6-7 months to fight again, which would mean early 2009. No word on if Matt Serra will wait...
- Affliction 2: November 8?
That's the likely plan according to sources close to Affliction. Affliction's VP would only say, however that "When" is the beginning of November and "Where" hasn't been decided upon yet. Article
- Video: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Interview
DreamFighters.com Awesome interview with Big NOG. Talks about Randy, Fedor, UFC and TUFF. Great interview.
- Tito helps give blood in a diff way
Mixed martial arts champ helps Valley blood drive by Ali Pfauser - Jul. 22, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic Mixed martial arts champion Tito Ortiz will host the "Ultimate Blood Drive III" Saturday...
- Anthony Johnson’s agent to appeal loss
Ken Pavia, the agent for UFC welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, recently revealed that he will be filing a formal appeal as a result of Johnson’s TKO loss on Saturday during UFC Fight Night 14....
- Measuring the Success of Affliction
As a company, Affliction is already a successful clothing line. From sales to brand power, it’s getting the job done. Extending that brand to become a premier MMA organization is a whole other...
- Eleven UFC Fight Night 14 Fighters Drug Tested
MMAFrenzy.com (www.mmafrenzy.com) has confirmed with the Nevada State Athletic Commission that eleven UFC Fight Night 14 fighters were tested for performance enhancing drugs and drugs of abuse. The...
- Want proof that MMA fighters are intelligent?
TUF 1 Finalist Kenny Florian once indicated that he believed introspective and intelligent people were drawn to the sport of MMA because of, “the strategy of it, the mental game. Analyzing your...
- DREAM Gets It's Highest TV Ratings for DREAM 5
DreamFighters.com AWESOME news. Company is growing, and since DREAM.6 plans to be free, they are stacking it with loads of super fights!
- CBS Title Bout Saturday, Bar Exam Monday
Nick Thompson (Pictures) has eaten "chicken, brown rice and spinach to the point of nausea." He doesn’t see his friends, rarely spends time with his family and never goes out on weekends. Vacations?...
- Cage Rage Launch Reality TV Show
The UK is going to get a home grown MMA reality TV show. Last week there were strong rumours that The Ultimate Fighter may relocate to Britain. Now, the UK promotion Cage Rage have announced that...
- Larry Holmes Voices Concerns About MMA
The former world Heavyweight boxing champion Larry “The Easton Assassin” Holmes has given his views on MMA. He is not a fan. Holmes told Florida Today: "Mixed Martial Arts I don't really like because...
- Japanese Press Going After 'Kid' Yamamoto
The same Japanese magazine that harrassed PRIDE out of business has now launched a campaign of accusations against top Japanese star Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto. In the newest edition of Shukan Gendai (a...
- Vitor Belfort: "I'd like to fight Frank Shamrock"
DreamFighters.com What is next for Vitor Belfort? He was asked this very thing over at ExtremeCouture, and here is what he said.
- Elite XC video: Frank Shamrock eyes November Robbie Lawler fight
Shamrock vs Lawler would be great. Hopefully Shamrock doesn't stand with him and takes him down. If this fight happens at least. Source