Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-24-11)
MMA notes: Sonnen to face Munoz London Free Press By DAVE HILSON, QMI Agency Brazil’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Anderson Silva celebrates after defeating Japan’s Yushin Okami during the UFC Rio, a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) competition in Rio de Janeiro August 27, 2011. … See all stories on this topic » MMA NEWS: KSW 17 – […]
AFFLICTION MMA LEAGUE SLEEPS WITH THE FISHES: AFFLICTION CLOTHING SLEEPS WITH THE ENEMY
By: Rich Bergeron Kevin Iole is reporting that the big top circus that was Affliction MMA is doing more than just shutting down their next show. Iole’s report says Affliction is also making some other serious and puzzling moves in the marketplace. First, it’s been rumored that the league would fold after this show. Lack […]
TRILOGY CARD CANCELLED DUE TO TOUGH TIME LINING UP MAIN EVENT FEDOR FIGHT
Affliction Trilogy Cancelled Seal Beach, California (July 24, 2009) – The highly anticipated fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett at the Affliction Trilogy MMA show has been cancelled. The mega fight was scheduled to take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim on August 1st. The unforeseen license denial of Josh Barnett gave Affliction […]
Gormley: Born & Bred to Fight
Fedor Emelianenko-Josh Barnett headline August 1 “Trilogy” PPV show in Anaheim SEAL BEACH, California (July 9, 2009) — Fighting has flowed through Chase Gormley’s bloodline for generations. Even before he was born, he was destined to meet others in combat in the ring. Son and younger brother of professional boxers, the unbeaten heavyweight (6-0-0) was […]
YOUNG AND HUNGRY: GEGARD MOUSASI’s California Dreaming
SEAL BEACH, California (July 7, 2009) — “All my focus is on Gegard Mousasi,” asserts current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (32-8-0) about his upcoming bout with the fast rising star. “He is a huge challenge for me. I look forward to stepping in there against a former Dream Middleweight Champion. This fight […]
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 […]
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