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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009A look back at the rise and fall of the short lived fight promotion Affliction MMA.
Affliction MMA Folds, Back To Sponsoring UFC Fighters
Friday, July 24th, 2009Not long after the cancellation of Affliction “Trilogy”, Affliction has decided to get out of the fight game and once again partner with UFC as an official sponsor.
Later on Friday, Affliction opted to get out of the promoting business and, in a joint statement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, announced it would become a sponsor [...]
Affliction Trilogy Cancelled
Friday, July 24th, 2009The 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 limited time to find a replacement and adequately promote [...]
Josh Barnett Responds To Steroid Allegations
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Josh Barnett releases statement via his MySpace:
Many of you are wondering what’s happening. What I can say is that when applying for my license, the CSAC asked for me to submit a urine sample for testing prior to granting my license as they do with everyone, I believe. It was not a random test. [...]
Countdown To Trilogy: Gilbert Yvel vs Paul Buentello
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009CSAC Denies License To Josh Barnett Due To Positive Steroid Test
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has denied a license to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Josh Barnett after Barnett tested positive for a banned substance.
Barnett’s June 25 drug test came back positive for 2a-methyl-5a-androstan-3a-ol-17-one, an anabolic steroid. CSAC learned of the results July 21 and immediately denied a license for Barnett. CSAC also informed [...]
Xtreme Couture Fighters Vitor Belfort, Hieron and Horodecki Ready For Affliction 3
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009Xtreme Couture fighters Vitor Belfort, Chris Horodecki and Jay Hieron talk about getting ready for Affliction 3 “Trilogy” on Aug. 1
Countdown To Trilogy – Vitor Belfort vs Jorge Santiago
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009Vitor Belfort (18-8) takes on Jorge Santiago (21-7) at Affliction 3 “Trilogy” on August 1st.
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