PRO MMA (promma.info) has learned from several sources that Affliction Entertainment is looking at possibly having a show on July 11th which is also the same night that UFC 100 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. According ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Josh Barnett
Feed Subscription“The Snowman’s” next showdown
UFC and Pride FC veteran Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (27-8 MMA) has agreed to fight Darrill Schoonover (7-0 MMA) in a Light Heavyweight superfight for the Xtreme Fight Championship organization out of Austin Texas. The bout will decide the organization’s ... Read More »
The Dana White business model
Since acquiring PRIDE FC back in March of 2007, Dana White and the Ferttita brothers staked claim to being the clear-cut number one mixed martial arts promotion in the world. However, White’s business practices remain scrutinized by MMA fans and ... Read More »
Josh Barnett interview – video
Josh Barnett is one of the most entertaining fighters outside the ring as well as inside. In this interview he reveals a few secrets about Fedor, how he got his nickname, and has some fun messing with the interviewer. Read More »
Affliction M-1 Global: Day of Reckoning post-fight press conference news and notes
The Affliction: Day of Reckoning post-fight press conference took place immediately following the Pay-Per-View portion of the card. Oscar De La Hoya, Tom Atencio, Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski and other main card fighters all addressed the media. Questions about Golden ... Read More »
Affliction: Day of Reckoning post-fight press conference
Fedor Emelianenko answers questions from the media at the post-fight press conference following his knockout victory over Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski at Affliction: Day of Reckoning on Jan.24, 2009. Read More »
Affliction: Day of Reckoning weigh-ins photos
To view more exclusive photos from our Affliction: Day of Reckoning coverage from the pre-fight presser, to the weigh-ins, to the fights, and post fight presser, go to the PRO MMA Photo Gallery. Read More »
Affliction: Day of Reckoning Press Conference news and notes
PRO MMA was in attendance for Affliction: Day of Reckoning’s final press conference at the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard, Wednesday afternoon. After the official statements had been made by Affliction V.P. Tom Atencio and Golden Boy promoter, Oscar ... Read More »
AFFLICTION M-1 “DAY OF RECKONING” fighters gather in Hollywood on Wednesday for final press conference
Los Angeles, CA (Jan 21, 2009) – WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC Heavyweight Championship Andrei Arlovski, along with Affliction Entertainment, M-1 Global and Golden Boy Promotions gathered at the House of Blues today in Hollywood, Calif., for ... Read More »
AFFLICTION: DAY OF RECKONING goes off this Saturday, Jan. 24
Affliction returns to Anaheim, California this Saturday, January 24th for “Day of Reckoning” featuring perhaps the most anticipated bout in MMA history as current World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko defends his belt against former ... Read More »
Affliction: Day of Reckoning – Jan. 7 conference call (audio)
PRO MMA (http://promma.info) was on hand for today’s (Jan. 7) Affliction: Day of Reckoning conference call. Matt Lindland and Josh Barnett took questions about their upcoming bouts with Vitor Belfort and Gilbert Yvel. Barnett and VP Tom Atencio discussed the ... Read More »
Affliction is coming mothersuckers
The Day of Reckoning is upon mankind when fighters from the four corners of the globe will meet to test their mettle. Names like Barnett, Fedor, Arlovski, Babalu, Sokoudju, Horodecki, and more gather for one night to lay it all ... Read More »
Photos from Affliction “Day of Reckoning” press conference
Affliction: Day of Reckoning PPV and HDNet Match-ups Finalized
The colossal Affliction “Day of Reckoning” fight card has now been finalized with explosive bouts set for both Pay-Per-View and HDNet telecasts. The scheduled 11-fight MMA extravaganza, including the much-anticipated main event battle between two of MMA’s most notorious heavyweights: ... Read More »
Fans might not be the only people who have a problem with Yvel vs. Barnett
Here at PRO MMA we already linked you up with the Tom Atencio Fox News interview. As delusional as Atencio sounded during the video the highlight has to be when he tries to sell fans on the match up between ... Read More »
Horodecki gets Afflicted & will Fight at Day of Reckoning
by: Jack Bratcher Affliction Entertainment held a news conference at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Wednesday to announce their next event, apocalyptically dubbed “Day of Reckoning” (cue sound of thunder). One might suggest Affliction management has some cojones coming ... Read More »
AFFLICTION: BANNED – RESULTS & PLAY-BY-PLAY
by: Jack Bratcher FOX SPORTS NET FIGHTS: PAUL BUENTELLO vs. GARY GOODRIDGE Round 2 – Body kick by Goodridge. Nice strikes by Buentello. Leg kick by Goodridge. Big leg kick again. Inside kick. Another kick to the leg. Another leg ... Read More »
Pro MMA Exclusive: Josh Barnett is Coming for Pedro Rizzo
Here is Josh Barnett speaking with Tru from Pro MMA Josh makes the point that he is coming for Pedro Rizzo at Afflicion: Banned on July 19, 2008. Personally, I’m really looking forward to this fight as well as many ... Read More »
UFC COULD GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH AFFLICTION ON JULY 19TH
by: Jack Bratcher Ok if you had the choice between paying about forty dollars to watch some high-quality MMA fights on pay-per-view from a brand new and unproven, mostly unknown promotion or watching a free high-quality UFC event free on Spike TV what do you think the average person will do? ... Read More »
Buentello talks about upcoming Affliction fight versus Emelianenko
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IR0UsF3CF8] MMA Jacked takes us inside American Kickboxing Academy to talk with trainer “Crazy” Bob Cook and his fighter Paul Buentello about their fight with Alex Emelianenko coming up in July at the Affliction: Banned event. Although Paul’s fight will be ... Read More »
New Press Release From Affliction 6/11/08
In Association with Roy Englebrecht Events “Affliction Banned” Live on Pay-Per-View 6PM/PT Saturday, July 19, 2008 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA MAIN EVENT – HEAVYWEIGHTS – PPV FEDOR “The Last Emperor” EMELIANENKO TIM “Maine-iac” SYLVIA Former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Former 2-Time UFC Heavyweight Champion Red ... Read More »
JUNE 5th INTERVIEW WITH TOM ATENCIO, VICE-PRESIDENT OF AFFLICTION AND AFFLICTION ENTERTAINMENT
by: Jack Bratcher Tom Atencio, the vice-president of Affliction and Affliction Entertainment spoke with Gorgeous George and Frank Trigg over at Tagg Radio. Donald Trump is an equity partner in Affliction Entertainment. When asked by radio host, Frank Trigg what ... Read More »