Gomi-Oliveira completes Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” PPV card
Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline August 1 in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (July 6, 2009)—Japanese combat fighting superstar Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi has been added to the Affliction M-1 Global’s locked-and-loaded “Trilogy” card against upset-minded Rafaello “Tractor” Oliveira, completing the five-fight Pay-Per-View event, live August 1 from Honda Center in Anaheim. The premier heavyweight mixed […]
Dutch KO King Gilbert Yvel added to Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” PPV
Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline August 1 super show in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (July 2, 2009) – Coming off of his career-defining performance against 3-time UFC® heavyweight title challenger Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo last Saturday night in Biloxi, Dutch knockout artist Gilbert “The Hurricane” Yvel has been added to the Affliction M-1 Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” […]
“Trilogy” PPV Aug. 1 – Sobral-Mousasi
On the Crest of the Wave Waiting to Drop: SOBRAL Prepares for Mousasi SEAL BEACH, California (July 1, 2009) — Gegard Mousasi has declared his fight against Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral an all-out war. “Sobral is so tough. When he comes, he comes to fight,” says Mousasi, as he trains for one […]
The Challenge of a Lifetime: Facing FEDOR EMELIANENKO in the Ring
SEAL BEACH, California (June 23, 2009)—Watching Fedor Emelianenko “made me nervous tonight,” said Josh Barnett about Fedor’s bout with Andrei Arlovski at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning”. Barnett will face Fedor on August 1st at Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy.” He is probably wondering, like all fight fans and fighters on earth: can Fedor be beaten or […]
Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” loaded from top to bottom
F. Emelianenko-J. Barnett headline August 1 PPV Extravaganza in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (June 18, 2009) – Affliction M-1Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” is stacking-up as one of the all-time best shows from top to bottom in professional mixed martial arts fighting history. The marquee performer is Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, who […]
DANNY “SWIFT” GARCIA READY TO SHINE ON ESPN 2 “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS”
San Jose California (June 12, 2009) – Philadelphia’s undefeated Jr. Welterweight prospect, Danny “Swift” Garcia (12-0, 7 KO’s), is prepared to bring fans to their feet tonight June 12, 2009 on ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights”. Garcia, Golden Boy Promotions rising star, will be the co-feature to Robert Guerrero as he squares off against Pavel […]
PATRICK MCELLIGOTT PREVIEWS THE UPCOMING WEEK’S BEST BOXING MATCHES
By: Patrick McElligott THURSDAY – at Los Angeles (Versus) – 6 rounds, featherweights: David Rodela (12-1-2, 6 KOs) vs. Juan Garcia (14-2, 5 KOs); 6 rounds, featherweights: Charles Huerta (10-0, 6 KOs) vs. Noe Lopez Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs); 6 rounds, super featherweights: Cornelius Lock (18-3-1, 11 KOs) vs. Vernie Torres (27-12, 15 KOs). FRIDAY […]
AFFLICTION M-1 GLOBAL’S “TRILOGY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
(Wednesday, June 3, 2009 – Trump Tower, New York, NY) FEDOR EMELIANENKO: “I’d like to thank the organizers of the event – Mr. Trump, Affliction, Mr. Cuban and Vadim. I want to thank Josh, a true friend, who I’ll meet in the ring. This won’t be the last show we are all involved in. Thanks […]
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