Affliction results and coverage for 'Day of Reckoning' Jan. 24
by James Iannotti on Dec 18, 2008 9:44 AM EST
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Affliction: "Day of Reckoning" takes place tonight (January 24) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., featuring the insane heavyweight showdown between WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko and number one contender, Andrei Arlovski.
There are five fights slated for under card, which will air live on HDNet, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. The HDNet broadcast will lead into the pay-per-view (PPV) portion of the event, which begins at 9 p.m. ET.
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card action below, beginning with the 9 p.m. ET PPV telecast, as well as deliver real-time quick results of all the action on HDNet.
Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the broadcast to share their thoughts on the action. Therefore, feel free to leave a comment or 10 before you leave and chat with many of our readers during the show — it always turns out to be a great discussion.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after "Day of Reckoning."
Without further delay, see below for the latest Affliction results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action!)
AFFLICTION: "DAY OF RECKONING" QUICK RESULTS:
WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko defeats Andrei Arlovski via knockout (punch) 3:14 of round one
Josh Barnett defeats Gilbert Yvel via submission (strikes) at 3:05 of round three
Vitor Belfort defeats Matt Lindland via knockout (strikes) at 0:37 of round one
Renato "Babalu" Sobral defeats Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via submission (anaconda choke) at 2:36 of round two
Dan Lauzon defeats Bobby Green via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:55 of round one
Paul Buentello defeats Kiril Sidelnikov via technical knockout (doctor stoppage) at 4:18 of round three
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira defeats Vladimir Matyushenko via technical knockout (strikes) at 4:26 of round two
Jay Hieron defeats Jason High via knockout in round one
LC Davis defeats Bao Quach via unanimous decision
Albert Rios defeats Antonio Duarte via unanimous decision
Brett Cooper defeats Patrick Speight via technical knockout (strikes) at 4:10 of round two
AFFLICTION: "DAY OF RECKONING" BLOW-BY-BLOW LIVE MAIN CARD COMMENTARY:
James here.
WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski (265-pound limit
Round one: Holy shit, they're both in the ring. This is about to happen! Damn! Here we go, we're underway. Arlovski with a leg kick. Fedor tries to grab it, but Arlovski pulls it away. Big miss with a right hand from Fedor and Arlovski answers with a big left. Fedor felt that one for sure. Nice leaning right from Arlovski. Leg kicks and body kicks from Arlovski. Fedor leans in with a right hand, left hand combo. They clinch and Fedor has Arlovski on the ropes. Arlovski is defending the takedown well. Fedor pushes him into the corner and works the knees. Hard dirty boxing from Fedor and after a lull Big John separates them. Arlovski takes the center and works the leg kicks. Nice right hand from Arlovski. Fedor's left eye is starting to swell. Big right hands from Arlovski followed by a straight kick that pushes Fedor back. Arlovski comes flying in for a flying knee and Fedor perfectly times an over hand right that floors The Pitbull! He's out cold!!! Wow! It just looked like Fedor got pissed off and unleashed hell with that right hand. Great ending to a great fight and a great card from Affliction. Awesome night of fights!
Final result: WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko defeats Andrei Arlovski via knockout (punch) 3:14 of round one
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Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel (265-pound limit)
Round one: Barnett takes the center. Charging right hand misses from Barnett. Jab from Barnett. Hard leg kick from Yvel! He tries a high kick and Barnett grabs his leg and drives him to the mat. He's working the ground and pound from half guard. Hard body shots and from Barnett. Yvel tries to stand but Barnett stays on him. He's looking for a kimura now, but Yvel escapes. He's looking for his arm again. Again he lets it go. Nice control from Barnett on the top and he takes side control. Yvel scrambles and gets back to half guard. Barnett goes right back to the kimura. Yvel defends, but gives up a full mount to Barnett. Barnett is raining down the ground and pound from there. Yvel is in deep trouble. Hammer fists from Barnett. Yvel gives up his back, but Barnett stays aggressive with strikes. He's pounding away on Yvel, but the ref is letting it go. The round ends with both guys getting to their feet and exchanges punches. Great round for Josh Barnett. 10-9 for him.
Round two: Yvel with a body kick. Barnett clinches and drives him to the ground hard. Side control immediately. He traps Yvel's arm and looks to pound on him. Yvel frees his arm, but Barnett is smothering him. Yvel takes half guard now. Barnett is looking for the kimura again. He lets go and looks to pass. Yvel tries to mount an offense from the bottom, but Barnett takes mount. He lands some elbows. Hammer fists and punches now from Barnett. Yvel doesn't appear to be in deep trouble, but he can't get Barnett off of him. He's actually landing some hard shots from the bottom. Barnett now starts to pour it on with less than a minute left in the round. Now he's starting to set up an armbar, but Yvel sweeps and takes the top position. He lands a couple hard shots as the bell rings. Barnett was in full mount nearly the entire round. His round again 10-9.
Round three: Barnett takes the center and stalks Yvel down to the ropes. Yvel flurries with punches and kicks, but Barnett grabs him and takes him right to the mat. He easily takes full mount again and starts in with the elbows and ground and pound. Yvel tries to buck out, but Barnett's control is too strong. He's putting on a clinic in this fight, but he can't finish the tough Dutch fighter. Yvel clearly can't get Barnett off of him, but he's taking everything he's got and hanging in there. Barnett flurries now and starts raining down some massive shots. Yvel turns and taps out ending the one sided beatdown.
Final result: Josh Barnett defeats Gilbert Yvel via submission (strikes) at 3:05 of round three
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Matt Lindland vs. Vitor Belfort (185-pound limit)
Round one: No gloves touching here. Spinning leg kick from Vitor. He circles, then explodes with a devastating straight left hand that floors Lindland!!! Vitor pounces and lands a few unanswered shots before the referee steps in to stop it. Lindland is out cold. Wow! Lindland takes a long time to get up and needs help getting out of the ring. He was clearly out of it. Hopefully he'll be ok.
Final result: Vitor Belfort defeats Matt Lindland via knockout (strikes) at 0:37 of round one
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Renato "Babalu" Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205-pound limit)
Round one: Babalu walks out slowly and confidently and the gloves touch. They feel each other out and they there's a nice exchange with a hard leg kick from Soko. Babalu takes the center of the ring now and Soko kicks and Babalu tries to capitalize with a takedown. Soko tries to throw him to the mat and they get the for a second and Babalu stands right back up. They clinch and Babalu works the knees. Big John steps in after a lull and separates them. Sobral misses on a high kick and they clinch again. Babalu tries to get Soko's back and Soko leans out of the ropes. Big John stops it and resets them. They get right back to the mat with Soko on top. He works the elbows from there. Soko stands and Babalu works back to his feet. A nice judo throw from Soko now but Babalu stays clinched and gets right back up. They're in the corner now with Babalu latched onto Soko's leg looking for a takedown. He lets go and starts working some knees. Big John separates them. Straight kick from Babalu. The round ends there. Nice round for Soko. We give it to him 10-9.
Round two: Nice uppercut from Soko countering a right hand from Babalu. Sobral now with a nice combo with his left hand. Babalu now with a takedown and he's raining down hard punches. He stands for leverage and lands more shots from there. To half guard now and he's looking for a choke. He lets go and rains down more nasty ground and pound. Soko is trying to use the ropes for defense and Big John stops it and moves them to the center. Babalu stands and passes to half guard. He's looking for mount now, but Soko defends. North south position now for Babalu. He's looking for an anaconda choke and he sinks it in and Soko taps out.
Final result: Renato "Babalu" Sobral defeats Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via submission (anaconda choke) at 2:36 of round two
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Dan Lauzon vs. Bobby Green (155-pound limit)
Round one: And we're underway! Green comes in with a hard overhand right. Lauzon backs up and makes him pay with a hard left hand. They separate and Green charges forward again, this time with a nasty flying knee. He stays on the attack and gets Lauzon backed up into the corner. The action gets stopped momentarily because of a low blow from Green. Green is the clear aggressor so far in this fight. Lauzon takes the full five minutes allowed to him and we get back to it. Lauzon with a body kick. Now he shoots and ends up on his back. They both try to stand and Green slams Lauzon back to the mat with a belly to back suplex. Lauzon rolls over to his back and looks for a triangle. He could have something. Green escapes and they get back to their feet. Green charges forward and lands another low blow that causes a stop in the action, this time a hard knee...ouch. The referee warms Green that another one of those will cost him a point. Lauzon takes his time recovering again and we finally get a restart. Green is stalking and Lauzon on the ropes and lands a hard leg kick. They lock up momentarily then separate. Green with another kick and damn, it's another low blow and we have another halt in the action. Herb Dean, after some discussion with ringside officials, decides to take a point from Green. Back underway and Lauzon takes the center. now he's getting backed up again and finds his back in the corner. Green grabs a leg and gets the takedown. He works some ground and pound and Lauzon scrambles and looks for a leg lock. Green rolls out but Lauzon takes his back. He works for and secures a deep rear naked choke. Green had no choice but to tap out with less than 10 seconds remaining. Weird fight, but a good fight.
Final result: Dan Lauzon defeats Bobby Green via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:55 of round one
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Paul Buentello vs. Kiril Sidelnikov (265-pound limit)
Round one: Gloves touch and we're underway. They exchange nice jabs. Kiril misses a hard one two combo. Buentello with a nice jab. Leg kick from Kiril. They clinch now with Buentello backed up against the ropes. Nice dirty boxing from Kiril. He has Buentello in the corner now. Buentello punches and pushes his way out and they're back in the center of the ring. Nice leg kick from Kiril. Big right hand from Kiril and he charges back into a clinch. Buentello reverses and now has Kiril in the corner. He works a few knees and Kiril now reverses and puts Buentello in the corner. Big punches from Kiril and the separate. Nice kick from Buentello. Kiril answers with one of his own. Jabs from Buentello now. Kiril stalks him into the corner and leads with a huge right hand that just misses. They clinch up and Kiril works some more dirty boxing and some more knees as well. Buentello pushes out again and they separate. Buentello lands a big right hand and a few jabs before they clinch again. Kiril is bleeding from his eye now. Nice knee from Buentello and Kiril answers with a big left hand to end the round. Great round. We'll score it 10-9 for Kiril.
Round two: Jabs from Buentello to start the round. Kiril kicks and stumbles but recovers. Nice one two from Buentello. Body shot from Buentello. Another stiff jab. Buentello is clearly winning the stand up exchanges now. Big right hand, left hand combo from Buentello. Kiril tries to punch and eats a straight kick to the gut. More jabs from Buentello. Leg kick from Kiril. Buentello gets hit with a nice left hand and he looks wobbly. Kiril smells blood and charges in. Buentello recovers in the corner and they're clinched now. Nice leg kick from Kiril but he pays by eating a punch from Buentello. Kiril shoots and Buentello sprawls and gets back to his feet. Huge left hand from Buentello, but Kiril doesn't look fazed. His face his bloodied up now and Buentello keeps landing punches. High kick from Kiril. Buentello with anther hard charging right hand. Buentello tries to line Kiril up for a high kick now, but misses. Big jab from Buentello. Another. The round ends with Buentello sizing the Russian up for another punch. Definitely 10-9 for Buentello.
Round three: Jab from Buentello followed up by a body shot. Another body shot. Kiril with a nice right hand and a leg kick. They exchange jabs. Buentello has landed a million jabs in this fight. His boxing is clearly better than the Russian's. More jabs from Buentello. Straight kick from Kiril. Big uppercut from Buentello but Kiril again just eats it. He's got an iron chin for sure. He charges with a wild combination, but Buentello dodges and gets a takedown. He doesn't stay there long and they're back on their feet. He lands another hard jab! Kiril loses his mouthpiece and we get a momentary stop. Back underway and the Russian has already eaten another three or four stiff jabs. Kiril looks very tired and ready for this fight to be over, but Buentello stays on him. Again Kiril loses his mouthpiece, and the crowd voices their disapproval with some boos. Big John stops the fight again and gets the word from the ringside doctor to stop the fight.
Final result: Paul Buentello defeats Kiril Sidelnikov via technical knockout (doctor stoppage) at 4:18 of round three
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really excited for this but I REALLY hope they’ve improved their production through their partnership with Golden Boy
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How much do you think Golden Boy is helping? They are putting on a huge boxing match, on HBO, on the same night, basically in the same city. My guess is not much.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
probably not hands on but they apparently have something invested in Affliction…it won’t take much to improve the production from their 1st card
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they have a very long way to go as far as production is concerned. That was my main problem with the first show, it was almost unwatchable. The fights were okay and this is a good card, but many people will not make the same mistake twice. Free on the net or free in person.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BNF, Any word on who will be commentating (other than Tito)??
My biggest issue was the lighting. It was dark and gloomy and was honestly difficult to watch knowing the UFC had a card for free on Spike….thank god for PVR
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was dark, Big John ehhh, Buffer was bad, Megadeath, ect… I love my DVR like it was my son.
Cut and Paste:
This time, however, Tito will work along side play-by-play announcer Sean Wheelock and color commentator Jimmy Smith — the duo that calls the action for the M-1 Global events that air weekly on HDNet.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F U, F Comcast, F HDNet & F everyone else who has hdnet.
Did I say F Comcast for not having hdnet
by Anger Jack on Dec 18, 2008 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From what I can take away from the many interviews, I think Golden Boy is actually paying the salaries of the fighters, getting exposure/maybe a small cut in return. Affliction and Golden Boy are still tightening up the arrangement.
by DownUnder on Jan 24, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fedor
Barnett
Vitor
Soko
Lauzon
Final Predictions
by Jared on Jan 24, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed except Sobral will outlast Soko.
by MrFyer on Jan 24, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
production was horrible but the thing that annoyed me the most was everybody was on Fedor’s jock.
by Robert on Dec 18, 2008 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah hard to believe that people would be praising the #1 fighter in mixed martial arts.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they shouldn’t root for any specific fighter but come on it was so fucking obvious.
by NameNotRequired on Dec 18, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. A little too much ass-kissin’.
by Stryker on Jan 25, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
guys are messing with the times big time John! I thought 7 (like usual) which would be 10 for you, but now I don’t know!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the whole undercard on Hdnet? If so then I gueuss the hdnet part starts at 7 and the ppv starts at 9? or is it 10? wtf is going on?
by john on Jan 24, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ppv is an hour earlier than UFC events…I think
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, I’m watching it right now here
http://www.justin.tv/emmatv
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
first fight wasn’t bad…kickboxing match, but good KO
I’m going to start a “thread” at the bottom and add my thoughts for every fight!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
While the fight line-up has its strong and weak points, it’s about as good a card they could put together at this point.
It remains to be seen if they have retained the high-school AV club to produce the event. There’s no need to re-hash all of that, but boys, let’s forget about the 15-minute Spanish interlude this time alright?
BTW, please do not bring back Michael Buffer. He was terrible… probably the worst aspect of the last show!
by Graham on Dec 18, 2008 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK OFF Megadeth are the Best band ever!! unless your on about how they should have been at that event.. thats true
they shouldn’t be playing at an MMA event, but if your saying Megadeth are shit then you need to put down the britney spears Cd and start listening to real music
by Choke Hazard on Dec 18, 2008 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fo real… go listen to your nsync and backstreet boys and leave the real music to the big dogs
by brendan on Dec 18, 2008 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha…whatever man, I guess it goes Megadeth then The Beatles, Stones, Metallica, Zepplin, etc.
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Zeppelin once – it sucked
by Anger Jack on Dec 18, 2008 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, Zeppelin sucks… That is why every album they produced went gold.
by Grembone on Dec 18, 2008 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I personally liked Megadeth. That was a great intermission. “HOLY WARS…!!!”
This is a great card. I can’t wait.
by Grembone on Dec 18, 2008 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They try to put to much shit together for one night. A rock concert, Boxing, what next the circus. Lets stick to fighting, after all it is MMA.
by Gord on Jan 24, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Save the money you pay Megadeath and by some better cameras.
by Gord on Jan 24, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whaaat? michael buffer is THE MAN when it comes to announcing fights
by brendan on Dec 18, 2008 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you must have missed the first Affliction card.
Michael Buffer looked lost, confused, disinterested and bored out of his mind. Maybe they paid him with an IOU?
If a ring announcer’s job is to pump up the crowd and be the spokesman/showman for the fighters, he failed MISERABLY. They probably could have gotten one of the high school kids from the back to do a better job.
by Graham on Dec 18, 2008 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed his brother rocks because he actually loves MMA…..you can see him cage-side at the fights pointing and making remarks about all the fights….totally into it
by Robert on Dec 18, 2008 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The ring announcer’s job is to “pump up the crowd”. I thought that’s what all the beer they pour their throats was for.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bruce is better….michael was the man but has had some serious medical issues
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? someone thought either of the Buffers were useful people? "IIIIIIIIIIIIIIITs TIIIIME!!
by sp00ner1234 on Dec 18, 2008 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
alright guys, for those who don’t know, we’re planning a trip later this year to an event. email me at kevjack115@yahoo.com if interested. we got 15 strong now.this goes for anyone interested!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that main event is honestly much bigger than brock vs randy…
by shamo84 on Dec 18, 2008 10:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
So what… Then they should have put this fight together in November and they may have got more PPV buys, right. Instead they put it during the same month as 2 UFC PPV’s and one of those being UFC 94, very smart.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
jeez… BNF is the UFC police, dont say anything about the UFC or hell jump all over your nuts immediately
by brendan on Dec 18, 2008 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s got a good point though…Affliction is poorly managed despite all the high power execs fronting the $$$…ie. Trump
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what does that have to do with this card being way better than ufc 91?
by brendan on Dec 18, 2008 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
brenda, do you ever do anything here except for bash me or write 1 sentence nonsense post? Lets look at the original comment. Bigger than Brock/Randy? How? PPV buys, Wamma Belt? Or is just because Fedor is attached to it. They put all thier eggs in 1 basket and that will be their downfall. You saw what happened to the last card when he got hurt. These geniuses at Affliction put a PPV squeezed in between 2 UFC PPV’s, one being the superfight of all time, in a bad economy, 3 weeks after everybody spent a bunch of money they don’t have on Xmas.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This event was scheduled before UFC 93 and yes Fedor/Arlovski is a better fight than Randy/Brock despite the fact it’s not in the UFC. As hard as that may be for some people to swallow it’s true.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap BNF…..it’s bigger, because Fedor is the #1 HW in the world!!!!!
I have a feeling if Fedor/Arlovski was a UFC fight, you’d be saying it’s bigger…so what gives?
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
brenda? lol.. I meant that it is bigger because of the importance of the fight, fedor is #1 in the world and arlovski is probably #3 that said I love the UFC.. and I hope affliction goes down..
by shamo84 on Dec 18, 2008 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The question was not better, it was bigger. Reading comrehension? How is it bigger?
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It could possibly be a better fight, but it will absolutly not be a bigger fight. It won’t even come close to the number of PPV buys and the Wamma belt, please…
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s “bigger” because of the importance…because the #1 guy may or may not be the #1 guy after the fight.
Pretty simple.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The only one talking about PPV buys and it’s importance in relation with “bigger” is you.
I couldn’t care less about PPV buys…UFC will always have better PPV buys.
The #1 HW in the world fighting a legit top 10 fighter is “bigger” than a WWE start fighting an old man…..pretty simple.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should care about PPV buys if you want Affliction to continue to put on shows. Are you kidding? But, your probably happy watching Fedor fight a bunch of cans in Japan.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mania sould put my response up in second…
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s your response…
“My name is BNF, and I only like the UFC. I hate all other MMA but the UFC. Brock Lesnar is way “bigger” than Fedor, because he is now in the UFC. Randy Couture is way “better” than Fedor, because he is a UFC fighter. Dana White is awesome, because he is pres of the UFC. Rogan and Goldie are the best, because they are announcers for the UFC. Bruce Buffer is the best because he works for the UFC. I love the UFC. I love the UFC."
There, now nobody has to read your posts anymore.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If AA beats Fedor he will be the #1 HW in the world? Debatable…
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should care about PPV buys if you want Affliction to succeed… WTF are you talking about? Fedor back to fighting cans in Japan is okay with you I guess.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I never said that AA would be the #1 guy…depends on how he beats him I guess.
I think it would be safe to say the Fedor would be knocked down a spot or two on the list though.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That response was neither funny nor clever. You could have actually changed your name to BNF and then it would have been funny.
I love the UFC, your right, it is the best org.. I also like XC, Strikeforce, Dream, ect… Affliction on TV sucks and this will be their last show, if it even happens, so whatever… I complain when there is something to complain about. I don’t bash Atencio constantly or the fighters. I am actually considering going to the Affliction event because they will be handing out free tickets. The one thing I don’t do is try and be controversial for the sake of being contoversial. I have never heard you say a bad word about any other org besides the UFC. I guess it works both ways. I am just rarely dissapointed by the UFC.
by BNF on Dec 18, 2008 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BNF, are you really that .. how can I say stupid without being moderated?
by shamo84 on Dec 18, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When did I insult you shamo? WTF are you talking about?
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t listen to the imposter shamo84…he likes to post under my name….he’s obviously a little jealous of my success.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know….no biggy.
If you want to be me it’s fine…I can’t say I blame you.
by introvert on Dec 18, 2008 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Arlovski beats Fedor he is the #1 heavyweight in the world. Who the hell else would it be maybe Josh Barnett but if anyone is thinking it’s Brock Lesnar their out of their mind.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is buentello on the maincard? He sucks.
Id rather see lil Nog.
by Lester the Pimp on Dec 18, 2008 10:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Little Nog/Matyushenko could be fight of the night…lookin forward to that one…the beauty of it is that fights that aren’t on main card are FREE on HDNET
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know about that.. matyushenko got beat by tito.. when he was younger.. that’s not a good sign
by shamo84 on Dec 18, 2008 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
have you seen his recent fights from the IFL…
by McArthur on Dec 18, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The guy fought for the UFC heavyweight championship and was Strikeforce’s heavyweight champion. I’m not a fan but I’d hardly say he “sucks”.
by tyler on Dec 18, 2008 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The bout between Mirko and Hong Man Choi is not with K-1 rules as said before, it’s with MMA rules.
by JonnyBoy on Dec 18, 2008 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry forgot to tell what MMA bouts there is on that card, the card is Fields Dynamite 2008 that will take place in Japan at NYE.
MMA bouts are:
Mirko vs. Hong Man Choi
Hideo Tokoro vs. Daisuke Nakamura
Semmy Schilt vs. Mighty Mo
Shinya Aoki vs. Eddie Alvarez
Jerome Le Banner vs. Mark Hunt
Sakuraba vs. Kiyoshi Tamura
Joachim Hansen vs. JZ Calvan
by JonnyBoy on Dec 18, 2008 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get how Lil Nog isn’t on the main card.
Anyway, the main event is a greatttt fight that I’ve been waiting to see for a long time. The rest of the card, however? Meh.
by R-Dizzle on Dec 18, 2008 11:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hope andrei doesnt cry about this loss he is about to be handed.
by chad on Dec 18, 2008 11:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If I don’t have HDNet (f*ing Comcast) – can I still see those undercards fights (I buy PPV)?
by Anger Jack on Dec 18, 2008 11:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Barnett do some Can-Smashing…what a shock.
by MM_Eh on Dec 18, 2008 12:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
35 wins with 30 knock outs, yeah he is a can
by roy on Dec 18, 2008 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t say he was a can…learn to read…he’s a can-smasher…that’s different.
by MM_Eh on Dec 18, 2008 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry…my bad, didn’t think you were talking about Gilbert Yvel. He lost to jeremy horn…need I say more. CAN
by MM_Eh on Dec 18, 2008 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and chuck lost to horn i guess he is a can too.
by roy on Dec 18, 2008 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you didn’t know i was talking about yvel because you don’t know what your talking about
by roy on Dec 18, 2008 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So your saying that a heavy weight who lost to a bloated light heavy weight, one which can’t even take a crunch before weigh-ins or he might not make the minimum in light-heavy, isn’t weak…looks like you don’t know what you’re talking about. There is also another difference…Chuck lost to him in his 3rd fight, while Yvel lost to him in his 36th fight…Big difference you knob.
by MM_Eh on Dec 18, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I’m wrong and this turns out to be more competitive than I’m predicting.
by MM_Eh on Dec 18, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i never said it would be competitive, barnett should take him the ground and win easy, all i am saying is gilbert really isn’t a can, i am not saying he is great but far from a can.
by roy on Dec 19, 2008 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this card is gonna be awesome to watch. can’t wait. all the haters should just s.t.f.u.
by yo quiero taco bell on Dec 18, 2008 12:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Have to admit it gang, this is a pretty darn good card. If Arlovski doesn’t get swarmed in the first minute or two a la Sylvia, it may be a great fight.
Josh Barnett against that animal Yvel, a great fight too.
Belfort coming back too. Only one problem, why do I have to listen to Tito run his mouth?
Get Bas in there or someone not looking for a self promo like the huntington beach blonde. When you going to fight again Tito? hmmmmmmmmm?
by The Slovak on Dec 18, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
heres a great video with tom amswersomg alot of questions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk83RlN5gzo&eurl=http://www.cagetoday.com/&feature=player_embedded
by roy on Dec 18, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if you are a true MMA fan, and not just a UFC fan, then you would have already watched Randy vs Brock and would be excited about tonights affliction show their card is actually way stronger than the last ufc ppv.
IT’s nice to have choices but as one who buys every mma ppv available to me its sorta silly since i already payd 50.0 bucks 2 months ago and now UFC is saying to their loyal fans to “suck it” too bad, we dont appreciate your buisness, that reeks of crap.
by GORANDY on Jan 24, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I Hope every TRUE MMA FAN BUYS THIS and I LU THE UFC BUT White is being a jerk here…..read on
I just read through that nice pile of steaming cow dung that Dana White called an interview on sportsline and I have some interesting comments.
I can officially say that Dana is the most unprofessional CEO of a billion dollar+ company that I have ever seen.
The whole interview with CBS was totally unprofessional but that’s nothing new and seems to be Dana’s schtick. He’s so enamored with hearing himself cuss, that he can’t even lay off to do a national interview.
I would like to say that Dana is brutally honest, but that isn’t necessarily true. He just has emotional Tourettes. The man speaks the first thing that comes to his mind, regardless of the veracity involved. It seems his business decisions follow the same model.
Dana constantly bad mouths the competition and he seems to have it out for the IFL. First off, the IFL model is great and if they can survive the costs of starting up a league (and thats a big "if") then they will be providing great entertainment for years to come. Every non-mma fan that I have talked to lately has nothing but praise for the IFL. They might not know the league’s name but that is a marketing issue that can be overcome. Even my grandfather watches it and asks me about "those fighting dudes on TV" whenever he sees me.
Just because Dana comes from a boxing background and not a wrestling background, he thinks his "solo man against the world" model is the only valid system. Teams in combat sports and traditional individual sports have been around for longer than Dana has been alive. Wrestling, gymnastics, 400 meter / 1600 meter relay, and swimming are all examples of individual sports with team components to them. must I go on? Just because the IFL thought of a way to market the concept first, Dana has to bang on them.
Oh, and speaking of business choices, how about the biggest slice-n-dice job in the short history of MMA?
Q: I know it’s easy to second guess, but with Pride’s demise do you feel that in hindsight Zuffa made some miscalculations when it came to due diligence that led up to the acquisition?
DW: No. No, not at all. I knew I wanted that library bad. It was what I wanted. So no, we didn’t miscalculate anything except the whole deal was a nightmare. Getting that deal done was a nightmare. We didn’t miscalculate anything. We knew we wanted it and we got it.
Q: With it proving to be a nightmare, if you guys knew then what you know now, would you still go through with it?
DW: Yes.
Q: Because you felt with the library that it was worth it?
DW: To me it was. To me, personally, I wanted that library.
Since when does somebody pursue a HUGE problematic business acquisition because of a personal desire for a tape library? Dana is too shrewd a business man for such a response. For all his faults, he isn’t dumb. His cryptic answer smells of back pedaling. All the reliable sources out there at the time of the acquisition were stating that the UFC did no due diligence until AFTER there was a verbal agreement for the PRIDE purchase.
They probably knew that there were problems, just not how bad they were. With all his vaunted honesty, why can’t he just come right out and admit that he bought PRIDE to eliminate the competition, disallow others from resurrecting the giant, and had no intentions of actually running it as a separate entity.
Dana is for one thing and one thing only. Lining the Fertitta brothers pockets. In a capitalistic world, he has that right but don’t expect us to believe that your sole cause in life is to further MMA. The one beneficial thing that the Zuffa era of the UFC has been sanctioning in a lot of states. The only reason Dana has sought sanctioning in each state is so that he can run his PPV’s in any venue he wants across the country.
Where is health insurance for your fighters?
What "feeder" and grassroots organizations are you supporting with Zuffa money to further the MMA cause past the next PPV?
What alliances have you established with other organizations for the betterment of the sport?
What youth outreach programs have you supported in an effort to educate younger people about the benefits of MMA and martial arts in general?
What martial arts / combat sports ideal have you touted to the public as being a life-long commitment? (discipline, honor, comraderie, restraint, pliability, humility, self-assurance)
Instead he touts guys with personal issues, who break the rules, and espouse nothing from the discipline of martial arts, as being "nice guys" and "I’d let them back in spite of their flagrant violations of sportsmanship and honor…". He "gets" the thug element in the fight game and ignores the high road of discipline and honor. Real good message there Dana. Keep up the good work. You do us all proud in the MMA community.
by GORANDY on Jan 24, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dude shut up….enough sermons and just enjoy the fights
by mctapout on Jan 25, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im in the UK and I would LOVE to see this fight live tonight, we get it on bravo tomorow at 21:00 by wich time I will allready have read every story on it and wont enjoy it as much.
Any directions to a site that may stream it will be gratefully recieved, untill then I’ll keep trowling for for a stream myself…lol
by Confused on Jan 24, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
http://lyckligagranden.blogg.se/category/ufc.html
ustream
channelsurfing.net
justintv
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Kevin,
I cant wait for this fight, it will be the first time Ive watched Fedor outside of his highlight reel, I’d like Arlovski to win (purely because I know more about him) but from what Ive read that’s unlikely.
Still I hope the fight is competative (more than 36 seconds…lol)
by Confused on Jan 24, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
look up the last emperor by ganges kahn. talk about highlight videos, this guy does them best!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that is a good one. I also like Grand Theft Title 2 with the old Shogun.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought production at the first Affliction event was ok, Michael Buffer showed why he is the better of the Buffer brothers (I can’t stand Bruce Buffer’s lightning-fast turns when he announced a fighter). Their first event wasn’t splattered in advertising like the UFC’s event are (Harley Davidson prep-zone? Seriously?), which I didn’t mind at all. I didn’t like the announcers, specifically Glazer and Trigg, would have preferred Bas Rutten, Kenny Rice and John McCarthy (really anyone but the guy who did the K-1 WGP, he was beyond annoying). I’m not a fan of Megadeath, but I thought it was a good addition to the event and their performance got me amped for the main event, was good time to get drinks/snacks and discuss the upcoming fight to the background of some good music.
by Belisarius on Jan 24, 2009 6:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
noo mike schiavello is the best! that guy is awesome.. even though he wouldn’t be as good in commenting MMA
by RoB on Jan 24, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Justin.TV has a great stream going. I hope my "The New AT&T " doesn’t fuck up.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good first fight!
I actually like the fact that I can watch the under card now, and the ppv is 2 hours, rather than 3 hours with fillers that are already in the books! I like this!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this fight with Lc davis is a great fight
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys see chuck zito in the audience?
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a great fight!!
davis won IMO, great fight!
I’m so glad my wife chose to work today!!!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no wonder little nog/lindland put me to sleep last time. nog is as boring as lindland!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what a finish!!! after that boring 1st, a great second!! so far an ok night of fights…on to the main card!!
my wife wants to go shopping for phones (like I care what phone I get)!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
impressive win by Babalu…I’ve said it for months sokaju is way over rated!!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a huge Babalu fan, but I got a kick out of the announcer:
“Babalu is the best LHW in mma.”
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW, Vitor looked great. again hyping there guys too much
“Vitor could beat Anderson silva”
maybe a good fight, you never know, but 1 fight at MW doesn’t make you #1
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bas is great
desparado for Duarte’s music!! nice!!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whats with the police escort to the ring with the place empty like it is? They afraid the chairs will jump up?
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys know Big John was reffing again? I knew he was thinking about it, but didn’t realize he was starting tonight!!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This Duarte kid is pretty good.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow, this second fight is great! knock down, ground work, a few chokes…great fight!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like how Affliction is showing the preliminary bouts on HDNet, I wish the UFC did something like that with Spike.
by Belisarius on Jan 24, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well after that first round, that duerte fight was boring!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow, he didn’t tap!! you see those kicks to the liver while rear naked choking that guy!! great round!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good first round in the Quach/Davis fight
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This Davis/Quach fight is great.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw Scott Ferrall and Chuck Zito
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There is Juanito the shitbag
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
demoted to cutman
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God Damn Justin!!!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hells yes!!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where the fuck is everybody?
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The thousands in attendance? Count again, Rice.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This justin dude is streaming the PPV right?
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is the man. They just showed that Fujita fight. Awesomeness!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol, where watching the same feed mexi…out of all the feeds we’re watching the same one! Justin tv is a bunch of people streaming there tv. that’s why every stream is different! main card time!!
7/10 for under card!!
by kevin on Jan 24, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Undercard was good.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha, I was watching the same feed, until it cut out.
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching it on USTREAM on channelsurfing. It’s the third Affliction choice.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin, what are you watching this on?
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I already can’t stand the commentators. And Roach annoys me with all this boxing talk,
by rydinlow on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 tools announcing. They are just missing Millen.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE FIGHTS!???
JUSTIN.TV,USTREAM AINT WORKING!!
HELP!!!
by SoCalStunNa on Jan 24, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
channelsurfing.net 3rd affliction choice is a pretty good stream.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I lost respect for dan lauzon
I think joe lauzon is a cool guy but his bro pulled some wussy stuff
Props to bobby green
Sick fighter good future
by phenomenal angel on Jan 24, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You are fried. Dude kicked Dan three times in the cup in the first round. Dan would have easily won a decision, but he had to prove that Green wasn’t even in his league. Lousy looking fight entirely caused by Green. Great finish by the upgrade.
by MrFyer on Jan 24, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buentello looks good man.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
swallowed more like it.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha that guy in the back sounds like he has smoked way too many cigs.
by rydinlow on Jan 24, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Buentello worked that fucking guy
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I can’t say I care for him as a commentator.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“saynato babalu sobral, me wanna tell me what we saw in the ring now” LOL tito
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, did they ever see an interview with this guy before they decided to let him be a commentator?
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes Tito, we all want to see Vitor at 131 years old.
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
now we know why he isnt getting paid for this he is just as bad at announcing as he is at fighting now!!!
by matt on Jan 24, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tito keeps tripping over his own tongue. He can’t fight, he can’t commentate. Somebody remind me why he’s still affiliated with MMA???
by BigRedOne on Jan 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
because he is a great business man remember?
tito-“its looks like he has the winner of feeeedor (fiidor) vs. arlovski”
now fedors name is fiador according to tito
by matt on Jan 24, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In Russian that is how to pronounce it….
by Vixazia on Jan 25, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so its no fiador or feeeedor its fedore?
by matt on Jan 25, 2009 3:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets do this Babalu!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anybody got a better link than the one above. It’s black and white practically and blurry, but better than nothing.
by MrFyer on Jan 24, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He needs to stop taking fights and just train. I know financially I’m sure that will be hard, but he just needs to work on his skills for awhile.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same exact thing. Run and roll, that’s what he’s gotta do.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey-Nato is the man!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im watching Margarito/Mosley and Larry Merchant just said that a T-Shirt company. (Affliction) Payed Oscar DelaHoya 5 Million to appear at their show instead of the Boxing fight. Just some info I thought you guys would like!
by JV on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i dont buy larry merchant and jim “the wife beater” lampely are jacka$$es when it comes to knowing anything about mma
by matt on Jan 24, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t listen to merchant. that dude is practically a vegetable. he’s classless and he sucks.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dana needs to re-sign Babalu.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight Lindland. Wow, did Tito just start singing?
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lindland got hit so bad that i think my ears are ringing.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YES VITOR IS BACK! Finally Lindland has been proven to be overrated. I hope MMAWEEKLY was watching this fight.
by sbud on Jan 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Arlovski beats Fedor, does that prove Fedor is overrated?
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not much of a Lindland fan but one 37 second KO loss to a top notch striker doesn’t prove a whole lot. If he’d been dominated for 3 rounds, I’d say he is overrated, but he got caught. If it happens again we can put the measuring stick to his reputation.
by Clayton on Jan 24, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn. Matt got ktfo!
hope he’s ok
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was the shizzle, on the rizzle, my nizzle!!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This card is awesome so far and we still got Fedor yet to go!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
crowd starts booing Tito everytimes he comes in the ring .. mr popularity.
by commoner on Jan 24, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
omg! tito is crazy! lindland no.2 at 185 and vitor beating silva!
by Sparrow on Jan 24, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love the boo’s. “Thank you Vitor Belfort” what an ass tito is.
by MrFyer on Jan 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did tito just say Belfort would pick Anderson Silva apart???
Must still be on painkillers for his back…lol
by Confused on Jan 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did tito just say Belfort would pick Anderson Silva apart???
Must still be on painkillers for his back…lol
by Confused on Jan 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn Tito is a terrible commentator. Stumbling over his words, mixing his sentences up….he may know his sh*t but he just has problems putting sentences together. Really unprofessional too. Affliction needs to get the Rutten in to add some humour and knowledge to the event.
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Tito should never be allowed to be a commentator again. This was a big mistake on Afflictions part.
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mosley is owning Margarito. 6 rounds to 0 so far.
by Brandon on Jan 24, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this card is sick.i hope affliction stays around for awhile
by rustedface on Jan 24, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m really going to need Tito to start speaking English very soon.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
shane dropped tony at the end of the 8th
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I always thought the guy was a quitter, what a warrior.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was an amazing round. I can’t believe Yvel survived.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
awesome fuckin round 1 for Barnett
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sugar shane mosely dominated margarito. KO win in the 9th
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Since when does Danny Bonaduce work for Affliction? Damn that voice is terrible.
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 11:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dave Chapelle called. He said Barnett is fucking up!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 11:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha. Yvel is crazy, he’s punching barnett from the bottom
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“If you tap out from strikes you’re a bitch”- BJ Penn
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol, honestly though, after that fight i have a lot more respect for yvel, even if he did tap, gouged eyes, and hit a ref.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do too, I was impressed with his toughness. But when he tapped out that’s the first thing that came into my mind.
by DSmith on Jan 25, 2009 1:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yvel lost as expected, but did way better than I ever anticipated
by WTF on Jan 24, 2009 11:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UFC is losing ground due to crappy fighters getting time when others deserve the spotlight & Dana White’s bad decisions like letting Lesnar have a title shot years before its time.
Besides… nobody in the UFC could handle Fedor, so the UFC is minor leagues for Heavies.
Screw De La Hoya’s Golden Boy, Tito Ortiz (team punk bitch) and Donald Trump… but GO FEDOR!!!
by Diesel on Jan 24, 2009 11:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Noted. Something tells me the UFC will manage though.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im with you brother!!! <——NOTE EXCLAMATION MARKS!!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is an amazing card, but the UFC has stepped it up big time and given us some solid cards recently.
by Clayton on Jan 24, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When Fedor wins tonight a fight with Barnett will be awesome.
by rydinlow on Jan 24, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My pre fight predictions are:
WAAAAAARRRRRRRRR FEDOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Serious question. Is there any chance Barnett’s increasingly breasted chest is the result of steroids?
by Clayton on Jan 24, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nobody wants to hear about the goose bumps all over Tito’s body.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope you’re ready cos this is gonna be F*CKIN AMAZING!!!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
here we go I don’t think I have ever been more excited.
by rydinlow on Jan 24, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OUT F*CKIN COLD BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 11:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT. fedor looked stiff and nervous, too. i can’t believe big john broke them up when fedor pummeled to double underhooks.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 11:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did you see the look on oscar de la hoya. priceless
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s 2 UFC champs taken out by Fedor in 2 rounds in 2 consecutive fights. Yeah, this guy’s overrated.
by Clayton on Jan 24, 2009 11:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He will lose within 3 years if he keeps fighting great competition.
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at Andrei on the floor!!!! WAR FEDOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Ca$z on Jan 24, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FUCK, Arlovski knocked out in mid-air!
by DownUnder on Jan 24, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why do the dam commentators keep saying “dominance?” AA was doing the dominating! AA just got caught. Im not a Fedor fan but I got to give him credit for this. AA was handling him though.
by JV on Jan 24, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think they mean dominance over the division.
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I have to agree, once more Fedor finds a way to win, but he didn’t have to look to hard this time. WTF was AA doing with that gay flying bum drop. Why is everyone calling it a flying knee, it was like something a little kid would do jumping in a pool, weeeeeeeeee, how gay. AA should have been more patient and picked him apart with his more technical striking and left the fancy shit in the gym. You have to give Fedor credit though, he was the smarter fighter and he got the win.
by Gord on Jan 25, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Tito: Fedor does not rhyme with Theodore.
by Joe Smith on Jan 24, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tito could not have done a worse job commentating. He made himself look imcompetent. Further, I’m willing to bet NEVER see Tito commentate for Affliction again.
by BigRedOne on Jan 24, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, it really does – your beloved FEDOR is actually named Fyodor Yemelyanenko
by Mark Soror on Jan 25, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, it really doesn’t. Fyodor/Fëdor does not rhyme with Theodore. It’s not FEE-a-dor, it’s fYO-dor.
by Joe Smith on Jan 28, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, in russian it does….Same name but starting with an F
by Vixazia on Jan 25, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s 2 UFC champions destroyed by Fedor. Now what do you say Dana?
by MrFyer on Jan 24, 2009 11:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“destroyed” LMAO! AA was doing the destroying! What fight were you watching?
by JV on Jan 24, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem….who was lying on the mat at the end????
by Ca$z on Jan 25, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AA certainly brought his “A” game, but it ended with him knocked-the-f-out on his feet. What fight were you watching, JV?
by BigRedOne on Jan 25, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AA was doing well…until he got destroyed by fedors right hand. Make excuses all you want but its true.
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fedor round 1 knock out the fight’s over. Was there ever any doubt he’s unstopable.
by yodia on Jan 24, 2009 11:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor. There is no substitute.
Greatest fighter of all time, bar none.
by Big_B on Jan 24, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor can’t keep fighting good competition for the next 3 years and win everytime. Impossible.
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OOOOHHH!!!!!!!! what was that reddie roach? he will get knocked out by AA if he “fights like a man”??
by child on Jan 24, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude AA was owning him boxing.
AA got over confident and jumped in for a flying knee…
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arlovski was owning the “The Last Emperor” until he decided to go away from the game plan! That is why he sat up against the ring with that dejected look on his face for a while, he knew he BLEW IT!
by Sofa-King-Toasty on Jan 25, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck!!!! I am scared of Fedor Emelianenko!!! Andrei was doing great at first!
by WTF on Jan 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tito- " Feodor let me tell you how you feel tonight?", “Fedor is the best heavyweight of tonight”. Strong work Tito.
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is what i hate about these smaller companies. Stop talkin shit! just be modest. maybe they fool the novice fan, but most ppl see through it. These are a few things i disliked:
1. Everything Tito
2. Kissin’ Fedors Ass
3. Calling Dan Lauzon a top 10 lightweight??
4. Trying to match-up Fedor and Barnett after they say they’re friends.
5. Calling boring fights “the most exciting fight in mma history!!”
by Stryker on Jan 25, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention saying Soko has short arms, he has a 78" reach, that’s 2 inches more than Barnett.
by Gord on Jan 25, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Pound for pound, you’re the best HW in the world.”
“That’s the Vitor Belfort everyone wants to see at a hundred thirty one years old.”
“He gotsta try for a sweep.”
“He gots a good chin.”
by Joe Smith on Jan 25, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn! Andrei was doing good. This guy who smokes 50 packs a day is fucking annoying.
by Brandon on Jan 24, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Biggest loser tonight: everyone that heard Tito’s voice.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 24, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow i thought arlovski was gonna win
that was the luckiest punch in mma history
by phenomenal angel on Jan 24, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
With timing like that I’d hardly call it luck.
I guess you lost a load of cash on Arlovski huh????
As for me I’m sitting pretty….Ha Ha Ha
by Ca$z on Jan 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what timing? fedor threw a looping overhand right while andre was in the air. like fedor knew andrei was going to do that. he threw that punch with his head down and his eyes closed. this fight will always be a big “what if?” to me. if only andrei hadn’t went for such a dumb move. he was definetly winning and had fedor backing up. still i gotta give props to fedor, he’s still the best. i would much rather see a rematch of these 2 than fedor/barnett.
by b.w. on Jan 25, 2009 1:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t believe in lucky punches, but lets be honest here. AA was handing it to Fedor until he did that gay flying spinning bum drop. What the hell was he thinking? That was a gift for Fedor, AA does a gay little jump with his arms at his side and turns his head sideways and trys to strike Fedor with his ass. It looked like AA realized that a flying knee wasn’t such a good idea and didn’t commit, but what he did was just plain stupid. It was like he just froze in mid air and didn’t bring his hands up or anything. Got to give it to Fedor, he stayed calm and got the KO over a top striker. That being said, I’m not convinced Fedor would win if they fought again. I never seen anyone back fedor up like that. I’m just pissed it ended so soon, it could have been a war.
by Gord on Jan 25, 2009 1:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UFC production is much better. The announcers were shit. Tito is embarassing. Mispronouncing names, making words up, jumbled speech, lol. And holy shit, what about Chuck Zito and the dude with the busdriver voice haha.
by rockwell on Jan 24, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I completely agree. There’s a reason why the UFC is the dominant organization. Many people like to bash them, because it’s “cool” to hate the big name.
Joe Rogan is the best commentator. He’s a bjj brown belt, so he knows whats goin on, and he’s a true fan. The dude with the scratchy voice is annoying, and is obviously new to the game. I was begging for Mike Goldberg during this show.
by Stryker on Jan 25, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Overall, this was a great card, but Tito definitely needs to go. Actually, the entire commentating team was shitty. I WANT BAS!!!
by BlazinArrow89 on Jan 24, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
scott ferral sounds like a 80 year woman with lung cancer
by rustedface on Jan 24, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude that guys voice? WTF? Estrogen plus smoking crack. It’s like nails to a chalkboard. And Affliction is a pioneering promotion now Tito, really?
by DSmith on Jan 24, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whats’ the deal with Wolfman Jack interviewing Andrew Dice Clay at the end there?
by KDAD on Jan 24, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor is god. Simple. No, greater then God.
Everyone must repent and trust in Fedor.
by rhys on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To me this fight proved that Fedor can be beaten. I was very very surprised to see Arlovski controlling the tempo and Fedor with his strikes, he just got over confident, dropped those hands all the way down to the ground when he went for that flying knee, and Fedor being the champ he is, just needs one mistake to make you pay.
I almost feel sorry for Arlovski, but then I get upset that he still hasn’t learned to keep his hands up and he gets what he deserves, should have stuck to the gameplan and stayed calm and controlled.
by Mad A on Jan 24, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well Arlovksi has always had a weak chin and tonight proved that yet again. Maybe he will be HW boxing champ someday since his boxing is so good.
by rydinlow on Jan 24, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Production was garbage. Tito was mispronouncing names, jumbling words, and making words up haha.
by rockwell on Jan 25, 2009 12:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m actually a little disappointed…only because I wanted to see a little ground and pound from “theodore”, and a longer fight. Also, this fight is going to have a bunch of Fedor haters saying it was a fluke. It was no fluke. Arlovski hit Fedor with some hard shots and Fedor was unfazed, as always. It only takes one sometimes, and thats the kind of power this small HW has in his hands. I hate to say I told you so…but I will. I told you so. Fedor is the best HW on this planet.
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 12:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I never heard you say AA would hand it to Fedor for the first 3 minutes and then do something stupid and jump into Fedors hand with his chin and his hand at his side. Yeah Fedor beat him, but it sure wasn’t the way anyone said it was going to be. All I heard was Fedor will dominate AA with his superior striking. I seen a look on Fedor’s face that I never seen before, when AA cracked him twice, had him backing up and landed that nice cut kick. Apparently he was even shocked he was beating Fedor, because he got carried away and forgot who he was fighting and got stupid.
by Gord on Jan 25, 2009 1:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t try to predict the fight, just the outcome. You saw a “new” look o Fedor’s face? Randleman did more damage to Fedor with his slam than AA did with those punches, and he was unfazed. First round KO is dominant in my book, even though AA was winning on the cards before that.
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 3:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tito doesnt know what hes talking about. he doesnt seem to have even a faint grasp of the english language. the post fight interviews are horrific. belfort picking apart anderson silva? babalu being one of the best LHW in the world? lets calm down now.
dont get me started on the annaouncer that sounds like the guy from the truth commercials with the trach tube and mechanical voice.
otherwise, great night of fights. =)
by rich on Jan 25, 2009 12:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Tito’s commentary was pretty good, but his post fight interviews were like a car accident. He was mumbling and fumbling all over the place. I hope he does better next time.
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you really thought his commentating was pretty good? watch it again. you’re right about his interviews. but he says some pretty stupid shit during the commentating.
How many times did he say this: “He showed the heart of a champion”
by Stryker on Jan 25, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My one question about Arlovski, whats with the fangs?
by Kabluey on Jan 25, 2009 12:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Overall a great card. Great fights with finishes. AA looked good until that flying knee.
by MMArk on Jan 25, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I wanted to see the fight unfold a little more..
by shamo84 on Jan 25, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
“weak chin” hahahahaah you serious?
there is NOT one person in the world that would get up from that right over hand…
by maria on Jan 25, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey JV?! Now what are going to say???? Lol at you for being Fedor’s hater
by zimmer on Jan 25, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, JV where are you? Last time your excuse was that Tim took a dive on purpose and this time your excuse is…?
by zheka on Jan 25, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F fucks
E every
D damn
O opponent
R raw
by gobrowns on Jan 25, 2009 12:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
F few
E entertaining
D displays
O opponents
R rusty or reckless
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at all of you UFC groupies making excuses…
War Fedor
by CageFightingKip on Jan 25, 2009 12:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
The punch was insane. Arlovski was overconfident and should have trusted his hands more so than his knees. Other than the perfectly placed punch, Arlovski held his own and looked quite well. I don’t think he’ll be champ if he keeps leaving his hands down, but you never know. Fedor looked human today and seemed confused with Arlovski’s speed and crisp boxing. I have no idea how Sylvia beat Arlovski. What a pee-pee-pee head!
Bring on the Fedor haters!
by elltwilightiott on Jan 25, 2009 12:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sylvia beat AA with his reach…and the fact that AA was scared of getting KO’d again after their second fight. AA didn’t look good for a long time after that one.
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 12:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jeebus!
UFC is in deep shiat if Affliction continues this.
Can you believe that Fedor found an opportunity and then capitalized?
That was the most amazing TKO I’ve ever seen!
Arlovski is 6’ 4" right? Fedor dropped him like he had a brick in his hand.
I know it was short but that was about as dramatic a TKO I’ve ever seen.
by DubNub on Jan 25, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dont agree. UFC puts on a way better show. Affliction is alot better than EliteXC, but they have a long way to go to match the UFC.
The UFC is able to sustain a fanbase because they are organized. There’s a reason why they sign their fighters to exclusive contracts. Fans can follow the names and watch the rivalries within divisions.
Afflicion needs to get a few good fighters (no kimbos and no ufc has-been). Sign disgruntled UFC talent like Fitch, Huerta, Couture. Im sure there are alot more. They also need to sign free agents like Shinya Aoki, Eddie Alvarez, Joachim Hansen, JZ Calvacante, Nick Diaz, Cro Cop, Mayhem Miller, Jacare, Jake Shields, Werdum, etc. They definately have the money. If you build the talent, the ppv’s will come.
As for commentating, get rid of tito. Bas Rutten and Mauro Ranallo the best MMA commentators not named Rogan.
MMA fights are best in the octagon (cage), because it prevents stoppages because of fighters getting pushed out. Im not sure if the UFC owns those rights. The ring isnt terrible for mma, just not as good as a cage.
Those are a few things i think will help Affliction compete with the UFC.
by Stryker on Jan 25, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fedor will lose eventually, Randy Couture could beat Fedor!
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i dont know i wanna think so but andrei had the perfect style to beat fedor, all he needed was a dan henderson chin and he would be the #1 heavyweight right now
by Jared on Jan 25, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN! I HATE TO ADMIT IT BUT FEDOR IS GOD!!!
by james on Jan 25, 2009 12:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
A retarded orangutan would be a better commentator than Tito. It’s not pronounced “Fe-ah-dore” douchebag! Enjoyable card overall, except for that fight with all the crotch shots (though they didn’t look that bad, Lauzon was being a pussy). Babalu looked good…I think he’s very underrated and one of the top 5 at 205.
by Captain Ernesto on Jan 25, 2009 12:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Emelianenko’s name is not pronounced the way the rest of English-speaking MMA commentators say it either… It’s not “Fehdor” or "Fey-door – if anything, it begins with a sound that is more like the “fio” in “Fiona”.
I bet most people yelling about it are more off on the way it’s pronounced than Tito the shmuck.
Фëдор
Ф = f
ë = no English equivalent, sort of a “io” or “yo” sound.
д = d
о = o
p = r
by MattNY on Jan 25, 2009 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some great fights. Arlovski went down like a sack of potatoes. Barnett looked sharp with his striking and dominated the match when it got to the ground. Lindland went down HARD! Did Sokoudjou prove those wins vs Little Nog and Arona were flukes? Buentello and Sidelnikov was good, as was Matyushenko-Lil Nog. All in all a great event, much better than the last UFC, though the production was still not as good as UFC’s (Tito’s not that good, they need Bas!). Great KO’s, Belfort, Fedor and Hieron each vying for KO of the night.
by Belisarius on Jan 25, 2009 12:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lets see Fedor actually fight tough competition for a few years rather than 1 good fight every 3 years.
I think Brock Lesnar would own Fedor.
by Bennie on Jan 25, 2009 12:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bennie, do your parents know you’re on the internet? Cause you’re either a little kid or an idiot.
by Aloof on Jan 25, 2009 12:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tito had some good insights but he is still a dick.
He should read more. That guy was making up his own words.
Zito and the other moron were totally useless.
by DubNub on Jan 25, 2009 12:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
“I think Brock Lesnar would own Fedor.”
hahahahahahaahahahahah… i think i peeeeeed myself a little… hahahahahahahahah GTFO..
by maria on Jan 25, 2009 12:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
is that the same Sokoudjou that was very recently on a UFC card? if so, how did he get onto an Affliction card?
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 12:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, it’s because of Tito that I think it should be legal to abort a child up to the age of 40 (of the child).
by rhys on Jan 25, 2009 12:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
UFC cut Sokoudjou for lackluster performances
by jk358 on Jan 25, 2009 12:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just thought of a fight for the ages!!
Someone should call up the genius engineer/robot designer that built Fedor. Then they should have him build another Fedor. Then Fedor 1 should fight Fedor 2. Then we could see whats stronger. Fedor’s punch, or Fedor’s chin. We could also see if Fedor could submit himself!
by --utaptout--..."The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger on Jan 25, 2009 12:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
maybe it will just take a computer programmer to write a virus to infect Fedor in the fight
by kibbled_bits on Jan 25, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks jk358… dude looked huge & seemed to have potential, but he didn’t really produce. I just didn’t know they cut him already.
nice to see some old names like Sobral, Belfort, and Buentello still fighting & winning… and good to see Dan Lauzon (Joe’s little bro) getting some work – he’s a good fighter who deserves to be somewhere good. And it’s cool to see Minotaro’s bro get some action too.
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 12:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
utaptout – if you’ve seen that fox sports channel special on Fedor (the baddest man on the planet) and/or that training seminar Fedor did awhile back you would see what separates him from the rest of MMA fighters… and why it would probably take a Fedor clone to beat him anytime soon. His training methods & his Judo (Russian flavor, but still Judo) instead of Jiu-shitsu man that Fedor is a long time from being beaten.
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 12:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
what’s up with the listed Jay Hieron vs. Jason High fight? was it a “just in case we need to fill time” fight or is it going to happen? not that I know either fighter or care who wins, I’m just curious…
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 12:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heiron fought High after the Fedor fight. Good fight, they didn’t show it on PPV?
by Chillmike on Jan 25, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t watch after the Fedor fight… but I noticed that this page hasn’t posted anything about the fight in the results section up top. And there’s only about 6 fights with detailed blow by blow commentary – so I was wondering. Thanks for the info on this fight… who won & how if you know?
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 2:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heiron won in viscous knockout style. Not as bad as Lindland but worse than Arlovski. Good fight, a shame more than half the crowd had left by then.
by Chillmike on Jan 25, 2009 3:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That fight was actually part of the card aired on HDNet… thanks for the info though. A buddy of mine DVR’d that broadcast & I got to see it today.
by Diesel on Jan 25, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wanted fedor to lose but felt over 90% that would wins, shit, it pissed me off, fat boy rules again, so much for the boxing expert.
by nathan on Jan 25, 2009 3:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor was losing the fight to begin with. Arlovski was doing great. Just should not have thrown that flying knee.
by markinwales on Jan 25, 2009 4:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
“woulda, shoulda, coulda” doesn count for too much.
by chefdaddy on Jan 25, 2009 6:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you (UFC Fanboi’s) who say Fedor never fights a decent opponent – you’re talking shit.
Look at the history -
Renato Sobral (when he was on a good run)
Semmy Schilt (huge, powerful fighter)
Heath Herring (good solid fighter)
Antionio Rodrigo Nogueira x 2 (first was at his peak after he just beat Henderson)
Mark Coleman
Kevin Randleman (after taking the most awesome slam ever!)
Mirko Cro Cop (while he was at his peak and on a 7 fight win streak)
Hong Man Choi (biggest MMA fighter there is)
Tim Sylvia
Andrei Arlovski
As well as many others – there’s plenty of quality there, most who’ve since gone to UFC to run away from him.
I like UFC as much as anyone but you have to give the guy his dues – his one defeat was a doctor stoppage after 17 seconds due to an unfortunate cut after a clash – he was absolutely fine. He is THE best heavyweight MMA fighter there is – regardless of what Dana “can’t sign him so I’ll bitch about him” White says.
by Jimrod on Jan 25, 2009 5:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now that he’s back to fighting top competition, he’s back to #1 HW for sure. Hong Man Choi does not help your case for Fedor at all though.
There aren’t too many fights at HW left for him. I’d like to see him move to the UFC, take out the HW champ, then move to LHW. There are lots of good fights for him there.
by Joe Smith on Jan 25, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and for those who say “Arlovski was winning”, Fedor’s been on the receiving end of some batterings in his time yet he always comes through – that’s the sign of a champion.
Who was winning is irrelevant – it’s who won that counts. As Rocky said “it’s not about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward”. There are many big hitters out there, it’s heart and skill which makes a true champion.
by Jimrod on Jan 25, 2009 6:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope you remember this quote when BJ kicks GSP’s *ss!!!
by Gweedo on Jan 25, 2009 6:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, still undecided on who I fancy for that one… Will just sit back and enjoy I reckon :)
by Jimrod on Jan 25, 2009 7:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Almost evrybody I know is going with GSP b/c he is a natural 170lber. I want BJ to bring the belt back to the STATES!!!
I only made that last comment to you b/c that’s EXACTLY what BJ quoted on last week’s episode on PrimeTime. He quoted Rocky and said the exact same thing. The only difference is – he was directing his comment towards GSP!
ROCKY & BJ 4-LIFE!!!
by Gweedo on Jan 25, 2009 7:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want GSP to win big time. Dana said if GSP wins he’ll fight Anderson Silva @ 185. I think that’s a fight we’d all like to see, so go GSP!
P.S. Dana said he wouldn’t let BJ move up that far if he beats GSP, so it’s not looking good for BJ vs. Silva if BJ wins.
by Joe Smith on Jan 25, 2009 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right now i think freddie roach shaming on himself thinking “why i told those things before the fight” LOLS!
by mad_drummer on Jan 25, 2009 10:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is it with the overhand right against the cage/ring that these guys can’t see coming? That is the same way Rashad got Chuck, Rampage got Wanderlei and now Fedor got Andrei.
Andrei was dominating the fight, confusing Fedor to the point where he didn’t know how to counter. Freddie Roach was absolutely right, the boxing skills dominated Fedor and Arlovski went away from the game plan and paid the price.
by Sofa-King-Toasty on Jan 25, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fedor has been on the defense taking punishment in many fights. He has taken a beating in a lot of fights. What makes him a champion is his ability to keep cool and execute when he sees the opportunity.
Luck has nothing to do with it.
The fight could have gone longer and eventually Fedor would capitalized at some point. Even if AA stuck to the plan, he wold have lost still.
by DubNub on Jan 25, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, at some point it would have gone to the ground and I can’t see Arlovski doing much to stop Fedor there.
Agreed that GSP VS Silva would be a top fight to earlier poster :D Certainly not many exciting fights for him out of the current 185 crop… Think possibly something with the winner of Machida/Thiago Silva at 205 could be lined up (I’m going for Machida in that one, like his style ;))
by Jimrod on Jan 25, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What were Josh Barnett and the other fighters drinking during their post fight interviews?
Looked like a protein mix that screwed onto the top of your standard water bottle?
Who makes it? And what a good idea!
by Weenerschlieden on Jan 25, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What were the the fighters drinking during their post fight interviews?
Looked like a protein mix that screwed directly onto a standard water bottle…great idea. Who makes it and where do I get it?
by Weenerschlieden on Jan 25, 2009 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You must mean “What were they shaking?”. I saw a lot of shaking, but nobody got close to drinking it. I think Buentello almost opened it.
by Joe Smith on Jan 25, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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