Report: Josh Barnett tests 'positive;' Fedor Emelianenko fight at Affliction 3 in jeopardy (Updated)
by MMAmania.com on Jul 22, 2009 9:00 AM EDT
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Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett submitted a "positive test" prior to his much anticipated title fight against Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction: "Trilogy" from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 1, according to Sherdog.com.
***UPDATE: Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio has confirmed with MMA Fanhouse that the August 1 main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett has been canceled.
Here's a snip:
"(Barnett) tested positive for a banned substance. The athletic commission will not reinstate his license. Him and Fedor is off."
Middleweight Vitor Belfort, a former light heavyweight who is already booked to fight Jorge Santiago in a 185-pound contest on the same night, has reportedly agreed to step in if needed; however, Atencio refused to comment on that possible scenario, as well as a potential call up for Bobby Lashley.
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will apparently issue a "comprehensive statement" on its findings later today.
Stay dialed in to MMAmania.com throughout the day for more on this developing story.
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If Vitor steps up it basically ruins 2 solid main card fights with Santiago having no opponent. I don’t think taking this fight is a wise move for Vitor…he’s too small and won’t have time to put on enough weight to really be able to compete with Fedor. Plus Vitor has already built up some decent momentum since dropping to 185 and a loss might deter that a little.
There really isn’t much left. You can’t blame Lashley for turning down a fight with the P4P best on a week’s notice or anyone else for that matter. The only option that makes any sense that has been talked about is Werdum…but that doesn’t really excite me.
This could be a pretty big blow to Affliction…the show is coming apart at the seems a week away from the event. Things couldn’t get much worse than they are now.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
What about an AA rematch? Bet he’d take it, he is at a loss to nothing and was doing well until he got KTFO.
Would prefer any legit H/W rather than an overmatched M/W. Grim? Werdum?
by Nick J on Jul 22, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
It could get worse ex. –
What if the gay community took a liking to there t-shirts thus making it appear to be “feminine”? Their popularity would plummit and then they would have no mma or t-shirt company. Whoooo Oooooo eerie…………lol :D
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
California?? Why does this always happen there?? Gov.Schwarzenegger should step up and take the fight…imagine the ratings!!! j/k ;)
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
WOW!!!!!!! I checked to see if there was any “big news” before beginning the work day and I have to read this?????
Barnett’s 2 biggest fights of his life – Beating Couture to win the UFC HW championship and fighting the greatest fighter alive, Fedor. What does he do? He roids up both times. What a floppy love handle of a joke he has become. Most everyone (not I) touts him as the clear cut #2 HW. I have never really accepted it though, and to be quite honest, I see Brock Lesnar pounding him out if they were to ever fight.
Affliction 3 is now ruined, as is my Fedor/Leites/Cyborg parlay. I had every dollar in my account (except for 5) bet on that parlay. Fedor not fighting Barnett will diminish my returns but he was the largest favorite. IF anyone else had a parlay with Fedor in it already, the rest of the fights in the parlay will stand as will your bet – your risk amount stays the same, but if you win, you get back less than it said you would (because there was 1 fight less in your parlay).
I was going to parlay Fedor with Moussasi once the event got closer hoping that some money would come in on Babalu.
F*CK YOU BARNETT YOU FAT, SLOW DOUGHBOY!
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
If Arnold was fighting Fedor the whole fight he would be yelling at the crowd to “GET TO DA CHOPPA!!!”
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
do not blame California, maybe it’s because Cali is the best… once a cheater always a cheater!
by RoB on Jul 22, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually the gay community has already taken a liking to Affliction shirst. I see them walking around with them on all the time but when I ask who they have picked for the HW bout they have no clue what I’m talking about. Ironic. Anyway niether Vitor nor Lashley are suitable opponents for Fedor and would be a huge joke imo. Also AA is not going to take this fight seeing as how he’s been KO’d twice recently, he doesn’t need that to show again. Why not Brett Rogers? I think that would be a good replacement and would save the show. Is he available?
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 22, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
RoB..I’m not blaming Cali but just want to know why…Sherk, Alex, Barnett??
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
CHICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
First thing I thought McArthur was surprise surprise it’s California!
“Here is sub zero, now PLAIN ZERO!”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
LoL…“Where’s Chainsaw???!!!”
“He had to split”
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
BUZZSAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
no, first thing i thought is I knew it!.. their are tons and tons of cheaters in the sport, and it’s obvious im surprised more of them hasn’t been caught!
by RoB on Jul 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
RoB at least lighten your tone with a famous Arnie line!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Rob: “once a cheater always a cheater!” You sound like one of my bitter ex’s!!!
Mac: LOL Great line from commando!
This news fn sux!!! Prob better off betting wise because last night I put a few on him. I didnt really think he would win, but with those odds.
by BOW on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Connar -“you can’t just go around killing people!!!”
Arnie -“why?”
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
“Remember Sully when I said I’d kill you last”
“That’s right Matrix, you did”
“I LIED!!!!!!”
I could go on all day!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
haha…“where’s Sully?”
“I let him go…”
Classic!
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
“I want your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.”
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
“We’re going to play a wonderful game called…Who is my daddy and what does he do?”
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
“We’ll take Cook’s car, he won’t be needing it”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone read what Barnett said? Instead of saying “I didn’t take anything.” he says,“I took that test 3 weeks ago, if there was anything wrong you would think I would have heard about it by now.” What the hell type of answer is that?
R.I.P. Affliction
by naturalshadow on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
“Ever wanna be a farmer? Coz here’s two ACRE’S!!”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
“I can’t self terminate, you will have to lower me into the steam”
by Nick J on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
“Hey light head, hey Christmas Treeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
“If I am not me, den who da hell am I?”
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
“I’m not a pervert! I’m just looking for a Turbo Man doll”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Hahahaha nice Arnie quotes. Another . . .
“What did you do with Sully?” (After Arnie drops him off a cliff.)
“I let him go.”
LOL.
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
“Remember when I told you that I would kill you last? I lied.”
by naturalshadow on Jul 22, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I forgot it word for word, but remember in the end of the 6th Day or whatever it was called (about the clones) and the bad guy at the end ends up falling on his own clone, killing them both, and Arnie goes:
“When I told you to go fuck yourself, I didn’t mean for you to take it literally.”
LOL.
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
im impressed rob, an mma fan who corrected his grammar…
ya’ll know what really sucks?
barnett tests positive – fedor can’t complete contract/if no replacement (who in their right mind would fight him on a weeks notice) – affliction holds up promoting an event FOREVER since they have now lost ALL their money (i mean really the only people who’d buy this ppv are true mma fans… and no fedor = a lot less of us) – dana can’t sign fedor cause of affliction being the new folded eliteXC – and ya’ll see where i’m going with this…
barnett has ruined everything
by sanshouer on Jul 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Please don’t disturb my friend. He is dead tired.
by PW on Jul 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
What an awful thing to read first thing in the morning. I think Arlovski should take it if he’s asked. At a shot at redemption might be something he would jump at.
Oh and I’m about to outclass you guys on the Arnie quotes by going old-school
“Hang around!” (after he puts the guy on a hook)
“Is it magic or IS IT A MAGNET!” (as he flips a pool table b/c guys are cheating"
“You should not drink……and bake” (as wife throws his birthday cake at him after drinking all the champagne b/c he came home late.)
Teaching girl to fight in Conan, “Take my sword. Swing it over your head. Now your ready to take on anybody.”
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 22, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Biggest news thread in a while and its all filled up with Arnold quotes. WTF????
Oh yeah,
“It’s not a toomah”
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Ovaries — best line from that movie is from Monique: “The only way you’ll end up lying next to me Max is if we’re run down by the same car”
by Jesse Holland on Jul 22, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
This isn’t a plane, it’s a canoe with wings.
“Then get out and start paddling”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
“You’re all sluts!” (Arnold on that Black Stygian.)
by Space on Jul 22, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Random Dude – "Damn man you’re bleeding . . .’
Jessie Ventura – “. . . I aint got time to bleed”
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 22, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmmmmmmm, do we allow that, it’s not technically an Arnie quote?
Random Dude was Poncho, played by Richard Chaves
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
“Ive got a karate class in an hour and i just cant help you im sorry”
“You’re not goin to make it”
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 22, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
“I live to see you eat that contract, but I hope you leave enough room for my fist because I’m going to ram it into your stomach and break your goddamn spine!”
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Fugured we were just being funny, didnt know there were rules dude (As you rewind and fastforward through your Arnold collection and their credits which aparently includes “Jingle all the way” . . .)
by ( (Adam G) ) on Jul 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
The END of Affliction is finaly here. Thank god. Now I don’t have to pay to see Fedor, well not that it’s been worth it in the past. Fedor back in Dream fighting and still fighting cans.
by RoJ on Jul 22, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I warn you I get sick. Car sick, air sick. And I’m going to throw up all over you!.
“Go for it. Won’t show up on this shirt”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha…nice PW…dead tired and Buster "If I am not me, den who da hell am I?"LMAO!!! without hearing Arnie himself though we can’t do them justice AND nobody got the most famous quote “Its not a tumour”
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
AdamG…try to follow the rules buddy!!! HAHA ;) BJ BJ BJ!!!!
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
What is with the Arnold quotes? Are there no Star Trek conventions today?
by jay on Jul 22, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Violent Mike got the tumor line in at the bottom of a longer post up there.
by PW on Jul 22, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Violent Mike got it Mac.
2 of my personal favorites from Predator.
Arnold trows the knife, sticks guy to pole.
“Stick around”
Arnold swings stick, Predator blocks.
“Bad idea”
by BNF on Jul 22, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes they did, Mac. ViolentMike did. Geeeeez.
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
But what about the one where writing just won’t do it justice:
“Fuck you, asshole.”
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Arnie looking at the terrorist hanging on the missle attached to his Harrier plane, “Your Fired!!”
by dandeman on Jul 22, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
You bastard! Drop dead!
“I don’t do requests”.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
a-dog…kindergarden cop…
jay – “make it so”. (star trek in case your serious)
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Who’s got a quote from “Junior” or “Hercules Goes Bananas”
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If asked to choose my fav Arnie movie I’d be hardpressed to decide between Commando, Predator, and True Lies
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Man how odd how non of this off topic BS doesn’t get moderated?
by RoJ on Jul 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Cheers kobajack. I dont feel quite so sh!tty now I know it’s from Kindergarten Cop. Last time I saw that film was 1992 I think.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Good choices Mac, Mine would be Commando, Predator, Running Man or Total Recall!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHA!! Total Recall! COMPLETELY forgot about that one.
Roj…we’ll get back to MMA when we’re dam well ready to.
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Roj, be careful, “A Freeeeze is coming.”
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
How can anyone list their favorite Arnie flicks and not mention Terminator and Terminator 2?
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
John Connor: You shot them!!!
Arnie: They’ll live!
Oh Favorite Arnie; Total Recall, T1 and T2, and Running Man. Special Mention to True Lies and Red Heat.
by dandeman on Jul 22, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Arnie and jamie lee Curtis…True lies when Arnie is on Truth syrum…Harry: Ask me a question I would normally lie to.
Helen Tasker: Are we going to die?
Harry: Yep!
Helen Tasker: That’s it. It’s working
Harry: They’re gonna shoot us in the head or they gonna torture us to death or they gonna leave us here when the bomb blows up…
Helen Tasker: Harry!
LMAO!!
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Without Terminator i’ll say…True lies,Commando,Last Action Hero and Red Heat!
Ridzik(Belushi): Where’d you learn to speak English so well?
Danko: Army!Compulsory training…Language school in Kiev.
Ridzik:Oh’yeah.That’s like in chicken Kiev!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha yeah I love the slowmo voice, “How long have you been a spy, Harry?”
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesse,
You must be old like me. I’m 31 in Sept.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 22, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
lol!Yeah,been a while I haven’t seen it.From what I remember it was kind of good.
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 22, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Last Action Hero aint too bad McArthur, I used to hate it but having seen it a couple of times recently I think its okay. It was definitely a good parody attempt, just a fell a little short due to not quite knowing what it wanted to achieve.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
“Allow me to break the ice. My name is Freeze. Learn it well. For it’s the chilling sound of your doom”
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah PW, that one’s just too cheesie, even for an Arnie film lol
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Cook: Scared; you should be, cuz this Green Beret is going to kick your big A$$.
Arnie:"I eat Green Berets for Breakfast and I’m Hungry; VERY HUNGRY!!!
Rae-Don Chong: These guys eat too much red meat.
One damn funny line
by dandeman on Jul 22, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Mmm Mmm juice, does the body strong ;)
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 22, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Why did Barnett have to do this? WHY? WHYYYYY? He’s ruined EVERYTHING. I want his blood. And I want his soul. And I want them both, RIGHT NOW.
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Why Johnny Ringo, I’m your Huckleberry, and thats just my game.
by dandeman on Jul 22, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I see a red sash, I kill the man wearin’ it. You called down the thunder, well you’ve got it. I’m coming for you and hell’s coming with me. Now run! Run, you cur!
by PW on Jul 22, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
How did we get to “Tombstone?” aaaahhh what the hell…
“You’re so drunk you’re probably seein’ double…”
Doc Holiday: I have two guns…one for each a ya!
“Barba…proceed sir.”
by Ground-Game on Jul 22, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, bad news. Maybe Tim Sylvia could help out…. w00t!
by Mauro Ranallo's "level trajectory" elbow on Jul 22, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I think we now have Afflictions “Slice-Petrozelli” moment, and i think the company just got hit by a torpedo and is takin on some serious water…I think what has been said may be the best bet in a rematch with arlovski. Especially with this short a notice. Cuz im sure hes cleared to fight, in good shape and is already prepared and previously trained on what to expect from fedor…WHAT SAY YOU?
by Jericho on Jul 22, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I say another massive KO would doubtless mean no more solid food for AA, and a lifetime of his missus wipeing his @SS due to him being in a permanant vegetative state!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
you are forgeting arlovski’s chin is supspect like chuck’s. He would just gonna get knocked out in the 1st round again.
They need to stop ranking juicers like barnett #2 in the world. It should be like baseball, but instead of the hall of fame they should just not rank fighters who test positive for roids. And why is it that these guys just get suspended instead of arrested? or did you think he got those pills from his doctor?
by spitforce on Jul 22, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think he’s cleared to fight, he just got KO’d in two straight fights, 2 1st rd knock outs. I think they tend to watch those fighters a little more closely and bench them for longer periods of time to make sure they’re ok.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus, AA would eventually get tired of his chick, dump her, then she would go do some revenge wiping on Tim Sylvia.
by PW on Jul 22, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there anybody apart from Arlovski fans that would like him to fight Fedor after being knocked out by Brett. It appears that when you are a fan of Arlovski, it doesn’t matter how many time he gets beaten, you never get tired of seeing him hit the canvas. That’s devotion.
I was a big fan of Barnetts and always stated that he was the legit number 2, and was really looking forward to this. What a f@ucking, wanker. I do not care if he ever fights again (although I still think he would have Lesner subbed by the second round). Goodbye Affliction.
by Ade on Jul 22, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Fedor and Barnett were supposed to be really good friends. I wonder what Fedor thinks of his friend cheating to win the fight like that.
by Ade on Jul 22, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnett is dead to me. Cheating bag of lazy shit.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 22, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhere in the background, Dana White is doin’ his Dr. Evil laugh…
by The Negation on Jul 22, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i would like to see him fight gilbert yel personally i think that would be their best bet at this point, but he’s probably still tied up with strikeforce.
by "I came, I saw, I conquered" - "Veni, Vidi, Vici" on Jul 22, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
“Screw you Benny!!!!”
“Relax, you’ll live longer.”
by Big Daddio on Jul 22, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
The end of affliction as we know it! I think this will confirm it, it’s all over now! I won’t be surprised if the cancel the show and turnoff the lights.
by Jay on Jul 22, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Affliction needs Fedor to fight or no one will buy the PPV. They will find someone to fight him and its going to be a disaster becasue there are no quality apponents for him. Vitor is awsome, but undersized just like Lindland was. He will get bullied and beat up. Lashley, thats a joke. I hope for some stupid reason they choose Lashley and he actually wins, that would sink Affliction faster that the Titanic. I don’t seee that happening becasue its a lose lose situation for Affliction and Fedor either way. This is it, Fedor is done with Affliction after this, they will die. Fedor will take some time off and eventually fight in the UFC, hopefully. He will lose in the UFC also. The cage can’t be used like a ring and he will get smashed becasue he’s to small. Looks like a big guy, but is a very small heavyweight, 230 maybe, on a good day. I hate to say it but, Brock + 60 pounds of muscle = win.
by Cantrim on Jul 22, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Brett Rogers makes the most sense. His fight was very short and he took no damage, and if he wins, you have a relative no name you can build up however you want to, I mean, you would have in contract the man who beat fedor…if he loses, then you’re still on with whatever game plan you already had.
by DoctorSamson on Jul 22, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
whoever reads this i commented jesse taylor and asked if he would do that fight ahhahahaha
by randy murders on Jul 22, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
fedor vs. overeem could save this card. that’s about it
by deuce 4 on Jul 22, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
wata wanker…hope hes banned for a long time!
by Randy for Couture on Jul 22, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO, guess he didnt learn the first time! he needed more than juice to help him, if anything, this saved him!
by kevin on Jul 22, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions
When did he fist get busted? Though he’d be well oversized, think Belfort fight would be entertaining while it lasted.
by WB on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I think we are missing the most important part of all this.. WAR LASHLEY! Start getting on the wagon now bitches!! you know you’ll wish you had after he beats FEDOR!
LASHLEY LASHLEY LASHLEY!!!
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 22, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
this could be lashleys chance to show up brock, or if grim is sick of being left out of title fights, heres a bigger title to fight for. lashley or grim need to step up.
by Blazy J on Jul 22, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
i’m far from a fedor fan, but lashley would get killed, lashley needs to stick with pro wrestling, he sucked there too but atleast he can be scripted a win/championship. As for in mma he is going to go nowhere he is not impressive
by Jermyjackson on Jul 22, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Grimm is a StrikeForce fighter, and with Overeem off their card (again) I see it much more likely that Grimm would fill in to fight Werdum. If this is the case, I say strip Overeem of his title, because he has yet to defend it. This would also give Grimm a little more time to train as opposed to fighting Fedor.
As for Lashley, as crazy as it sounds, it may make sense for all parties. Affliction needs Fedor to fight a name so they can still sell PPV’s. Brock has shown that he can swing over some WWE fans, so who’s to say Lashley can’t? Would Lashley lose? 99.9999% of the time – YES. But that doesn’t even matter. He would gain unfathomable experience win or lose. Losing to Fedor does not discredit you as a fighter. Imagine if he lasts past the first round with Fedor, that is a moral victory for Lashley. Brock fought Mir in his 2nd MMA fight and lost and it sure didnt seem to hurt his career.
In addition, Lashley has been considering going back to wrestling. The main reason I would think he would consider that is for the money. With Barnett out and Fedor is dire need of an opponent and Affliction is even more desperate for PPV buys. I am sure that they would be willing to throw a very fair share of money at Lashley to take this fight if that is the opponent they choose.
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I completely agree. I was calling this but in the UFC. Never saw it in Affliction. It does make sense though. Its win-win for Lashley. He either catches Fedor with a 20 lb hand and gets lucky or he gets beat up. Either way he has already done more than Brock. Brock just beat an old man and a dick!
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 22, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s the hilarious imposter Dragon! Man he’s funny! Don’t challenge him though or you’ll find someone posting as knobacack pop up tomorrow.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
“Brock just beat an old man and a dick!”
LOL, don’t forget that he also beat a Texas Crazy Horse!
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Monson is another likely candidate, but they would actually get less PPV buys then having Fedor not fight at all. Who pays for a Monson fight nowadays?
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
haha…Kobajack we caught TheDragon this am in his jeremyjackson disguise in the Belfort thread…LMAO!
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i say overeem faked the injury and is gonna end up in a lawsuit because he knew before we did about this test and fills in on short notice..
by randy murders on Jul 22, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol attakdog.
McArthur: Hahaha. Oh yeah, I just checked it out then.
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
As a replacement for Barnett why don’t they just get Tank Abbott? Or Kimo PERHAPS?
by Kobajack on Jul 22, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah guys, if the dude posting under my name is borderline illiterate and is talking shit about Fedor … you know it ain’t JJ™. Thanks for fighting the good fight, though. We’ll clean this place up one tard at a time boys!
One thing I’ve noticed on this site is that the Fedor-haters all appear to be well under the age of 18 – and have nothing of consequence to contribute to any non Fedor/Brock thread.
As for this awful, awful news … damn you Barnett. Were you scared? What the hell are you doing? This seriously sucks. Vitor? Lashley? Please.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 22, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah it’d be like in never back down when the capo guy is dancing around the whole time and then just gets ktfo with one hit…
fedor’d probably just bring his vodka to the ring
by sanshouer on Jul 22, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Never reference that movie again…it is forbidden.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
weekly says it was a problem with his paper work.
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope so, cause if this is true this would be the end of affliction mma…………
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL they are already done, even if he was able to fight.
by Fokman on Jul 22, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow. That’s shameful on Barnett’s part if true. You get a shot at the best of all time and pull this crap? Inexcusable. Props to Vitor for being willing to fight Fedor on short notice.
by Nigel Tufnel on Jul 22, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
Two things.
1st: I thought Vitor wanted to strictly fight at 185 now and that’s why he turned Moussasi down.
2nd: I thought if a fighter tests positive, he gets suspended after the event? I’ve never seen someone get suspended a week or 2 before the event.
by ProKev on Jul 22, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s roided before so would be subject to testing in the run up to a fight AND after the fight.
by MoonUk on Jul 22, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If this turns out to be true it really reveals that nothing has changed with Barnett- talks a big game, but has no problem cheating to reach his goals. This will KO Affliction for sure.
by GoCougs on Jul 22, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
If this is true it shows that Barnett hasn’t changed at all- still willing to cheat to reach his goals. What a disgrace. This will KO Affliction as a promoter.
by GoCougs on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
If this is true, I hope Barnett is made an example of and banned from MMA. If true, he is a fucking idiot for shitting on the opportunity all HW MMA fighters strive for.
I actually thought that Barnett was a new man and was ready for anyone – Fuck him!
by Insain on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
barnett is a tool i dont think anybody should respect him as fighter anymore. he blows the biggest fight of his career which is also the fight of the year and he tests positive for the 2nd time in his career.
AND please for the love of god vitor don’t take this fight. your getting an easy win with santiago and a loss against fedor is going to be devistating after all the mental recovering youve done in your life
by jared on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
If Vitor walks through Santiago I have a feeling Dana will be pushing hard for him.
Anyone know how many more fights he has on his contract? Is this the last one?
by WB on Jul 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Call Hulk Hogan! Then Affliction will get some PPV buys..
by johan-lofgren on Jul 22, 2009 9:08 AM EDT reply actions
My respect for Barnett is plummeting if he has indeed tested positive for steroids again. Maybe with Overeem off of Strikeforce card, they could maybe swing Werdum vs Fedor?
by Belisarius on Jul 22, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions
Yea Bobby Lashley isn’t dumb enough to take a fight with Fedor on a weeks notice. Vitor is crazy, but I give him props for being willing to fill in against a guy 2 weight class’s over him who’s widely considered the best fighter on the planet. No one could ever accuse Belfort of being afraid of sh!t after that.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 22, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions
No doubt, that would be insane if in fact all this was true and vitor did step up!! Mad props would have to be given……
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
what does Lashley have to lose (other than his life). He could train for 2 years and would still lose…if (big if) he can make it into the 2nd rnd with Fedor…mission accomplished…
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus could you imagine if he actually won?? There would probably be a tear in the space time continuum, and all that we know would cease to exist………….scary.
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
LMAO!!! Dana would die from either relief or laughter and Lashley would laugh all the way to the bank…thats the biggest “IF” of all time though
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
he would remember that beating for the rest of his life… there’s no point in taking a fight just to lose
by RoB on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s what I thought when GSP fought serra the first time………….(sigh) :’-(
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Anything can happen, but 99.99% chance lashley gets murdered.
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
RoB…in this scenario I have to disagree…Lashley would have a unchers chance at beating “the best”…this WILL be the only chance he will EVER get at Fedor
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
A unchers chance?? Is that a new kind of strike?? jk ;-)
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah he would have, but i think Lashley already knows what he wants to do and that is to get in the UFC!
he can’t afford to lose..
by RoB on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
who cares I would love to see Lashley vs Fedor! =)
by RoB on Jul 22, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe…HOWEVER…its not IF you lose to Fedor, its when.
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Any day you guys wanna get on the wagon.. I will have so much credit for being the first. You will all bow to my MMA brilliance. WAR LASHLEY!!! WOOOO WOOOO
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
This is only good for the sport of MMA. The time has come for Fedor to have to fight the best in the world. Fighting people that have left the UFC after losses or other negative reasons only leaves doubts. He has truly been dominant with his opponents, but what caliber are these opponents. AA not impressive at any time, sorry just my opinion. Timmy… are you kidding me, first of all he was boring to watch, second he was so one dimensional it was scary. As of late who has he fought?
I do believe he is the best in the world, but I think it is time he starts proving it against other that are closer to his game.
The chances are that this will mean the end of Affliction. This is a good thing.
by ASR on Jul 22, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yes he should go for it…Imagine if he wins…No one cant make it worst that T.Silva LOL
by arturo_caap on Jul 22, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
And thats how quickly a fantastic card can go down the drain
by Toad on Jul 22, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions
What bad timing this could’ve been randy’s chance at the emperor.
by B E R L E Y on Jul 22, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions
tests positive for what? If its juice, I’ve lost a lot of respect for barnett. Man i was looking forward to this fight.
by James S on Jul 22, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions
he tested positive for douche juice. The guy is loaded with it.
by jay on Jul 22, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
LMAO You mean douche juice is illegal, I’m screwed.
by James S on Jul 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Well I feel better now, I’m glad you knew you was a douche James S, that a way I don’t have to tell ya!! jk buddy
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, I am fully aware. it doesn’t hurt to remind me every once in a while though.
by James S on Jul 22, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
ya but your asking him (or anyone) to step up and fight the best P4P fighter on the planet on a weeks notice…it’ll be up to the benjamins
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly mcarthur, if affliction offers a good check, they can get a legit HW to take the fight. They already have a built in excuse for a loss in taking the fight on 2 weeks notice. Might as well take a big check and hope for the best. Plus, they would gain a little experience getting in there with the best HW in the world.
by James S on Jul 22, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
this would be the best match up right now… rogers has a punchers chance; and fedor will have to take it to the ground to win…
by miggz3000 on Jul 22, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be nice to see Brock accepting the fight , Or Randy.
by Il Nino on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions
More chance of a bucket of sh!t from a rocking horse.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Well I know it wont happen , But hoping is never wrong pal :)
by Il Nino on Jul 22, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope to f@ck Angelina Jolie, dont mean it’s ever gonna happen in a trillion years though!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
You don’t want that k-dog she has crabs, don’t you watch south park?? lol
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Cheers for the heads up real dragon! Substitute Jolie for Jessica Alba!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Megan Fox over Jolie and Alba anyday of the week
by Ralphie on Jul 22, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Well yeah but that doesn’t mean you turn down alba or jolie, given the opertunity that is.
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
There’s an animated film out next year about Megan’s family, focusing particularly on her father and how Fantastic he is.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
MAC, Dana should get Affliction to sign a non-complete contract, stating this is their LAST EVENT and help them out. MMA fans looked forward to good fights on Aug 1st and if Dana and Co. cared about us at all he should help. Make Tom and Co. agree to split after this than lend them a fighter. Affliction could go back to sponsoring fighters and they could beef up this card a little more. Why not? Fedor would be under the UFC banner as a cross promotion fight. Let him rip a new one in someone like Gonzaga. They would make Fedor sign a UFC contract before the fight and he would be stuck coming over after this fight. The UFC can help Affliction and Fans all at the same time. Or they can sit back and watch this mess and laugh. Cross promo with SF isn’t a bad fix either.
by jay on Jul 22, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
you know what?? thats not a bad idea for just this once…if Dana’s that confident in Brock then send him over for a fight…
by McArthur on Jul 22, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Not Brock, he just fought plus he would have to share the revenue, plus no time to hype that fight, save Brock. But they have a couple legit fighters dying for the big fights. Gonzaga, CC again, Dos Santos, Carwin, Randy, Nog. When Fedor kills one of these dudes than the Brock fight gets hyped like crazy. DO IT DANA.
by jay on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I would leave Randy out as well. That would be a huge seller with time to promote.
by naturalshadow on Jul 22, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Jay— I love it! That’s would more ppl should do. CREATE WIN-WIN SITUATIONS
Dana is too damn ruthless to help out.
by Ground-Game on Jul 22, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Or King Kong, Moby Dick, The Human Torch or Galactus!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Moby Dick invented “lay n pray” Mcarthur. You thought Lesnar was difficult to get from underneath!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
What?? Are you serious Mac?? Galactus from the fantastic 4 dude!!! The silver surfers’ “boss”.
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
If that aint a suitable Fedor opponent, I dont know who is!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s not technicaly the surfers boss anymore Dragon. The Surfer resigned years ago, sighting the poor pay and long hours!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Lol I thought that it was maybe because he detroyed him in the movie, or did he not destroy him??
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Who knows?? Can a being such as Galactus truely ever be “destroyed”? Discuss…………….
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Lol I thought that galactus was all powerful but it appeared the silver surfer kicked his ass pretty handidly.
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Well if they announce Fantastic Four Three: Galactus’ Funeral, then we know you’re right!
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
You guys crack me up I swear….
WAR MOBY DICK!!!!!! LMAO
by Drew C on Jul 22, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure Anderson Silva could step up and fight him either (joke!)
by MMAGreen on Jul 22, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
they actually weigh about the same. silva says he walks around at 220 where as fedor is 230. obviously fedor would destroy him but then again who wouldn’t fedor destroy.
by dana's cheap on Jul 22, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha who wouldnt’ fedor destroy!!! lets see
brock lesnar, carwin, gonzaga, cain, congo, and guess what even anderson silva would beat that loser
by TheDragon on Jul 22, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Silva DOES not walk at 220. He walks at like 210 or 205.
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 22, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s what I was going to say spooner, I did read a quote from Soares that said if he were to ever have the oppurtunity to fight fedor, he would like to be at 220.
by James S on Jul 22, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzaga and Kongo? How would an overrated mental midget and the most one dimensional UFC HW have a hope at beating Fedor. Carwin, Cain and Lesnar all have the potential to be great HWs but have a lot left to prove. As for Anderson Silva, that would be a dream fight but Fedor would be too big for him.
I say give Fedor Lashley or Grim, depending on what SF are doing now that Overreem-Werdum is cancelled. Grim is the real deal and after he destroyed AA on Showtime would be both a dangerous and a marketable opponent for Fedor, as they are both coming off KO wins over AA. After the Overreem debacle, he will be looking for a big fight so unless he replaces Alistair he’ll be a likely candidate to take this on short notice.
Lashley is a big name from his WWE days and this would be a great test to see what a Fedor-Lesnar fight could look like. Whilst Lashley would be a huge underdog given his inexperience and lack of time to prepare, so if he wants to remain unbeaten then it’s a mistake but if he wants to win a lot of new fans for taking this fight in the first place, make a lot of money and gain invaluable experience from fighting the best, this is the perfect fight for him.
Full credit to Vitor for offering to step up but he is too small and at this point I’d rather watch him fight at 185. There is no point ruining Affliction’s second biggest fight of the show by putting on a freakshow HW v MW main event, I’d rather watch him destroy Santiago before returning to the UFC.
As for Barnett, he is an idiot and a proven cheater who has killed off the biggest HW fight of all time and may have killed the UFC’s biggest competition. The guy is talented but an absolute moron who should be banned from the sport, testing positive for steroids 2 times, both times during the two biggest fights of his career. I have no desire to watch that idiot fight ever again.
Saying all of this, I have a funny feeling that Fedor is going to get upset now. This whole mess is the weirdest thing to happen in MMA since the Kimbo/Ken/Seth debacle and I have a nagging feeling that Fedor is going to get caught.
by David W-S on Jul 22, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to take anything away from Vitor cause he’s looked really good recently, but what a sad statement it makes when he is the best they can come up with for Fedor. I truly hope Victor KO’s him. This has Kimbo-Petrozelli written all over it hahahaha
by ~Savage~ on Jul 22, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions
Goodnight Affliction. You tried your best.
This is what happens when your talent pool is 1 fighter…
by Irishmikey on Jul 22, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions
In the words of Mitch Hedberg " I used to do drugs, I still do, but I used to, too!!" loved that dude (no gay)
by Dragon on Jul 22, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions
Kimo is back from the dead, sign him up, he has already done one miracle this week.
by UKmmaBOY on Jul 22, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions
Lol! When I see Kimo walking on water, then I’d consider signing him up.
by attakdog on Jul 22, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I like Fedor alot and I like Vitor , If they fought than Vitor would have a good chance of wining because of his striking , As long as Vitor dont gets to close to Fedor… Call me what ever , But this is my opinion…
by Il Nino on Jul 22, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
Man get grim get grim get grim! In my opinion he is the only savior here for me to still want to see this. It makes no sense for vitor to take it. Respect him for the offer but keep him on the card so we don’t tune in just for the main event. As for Barnett? For shame!!! What an idiot. No matter what it was, get ur head in the game. Dodging fedor? I think grim would bring that “what if” element. Plz offer him a dump truck full of money n get him in there. DAMMIT why did Randy make up with ufc? Ha ha. Oh well. I don’t think any1 else fits and don’t care for werdum in there.
by Daniel worby on Jul 22, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions
Dana’s probably pulling his pork to this report as we speak.
by Belisarius on Jul 22, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
If he does he will probably die from severe head trauma.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 22, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I wanna see him fly up in the air again and do a heavy landing on his face…that was classic and the whole russian community here in Chi was dying laughing from it..
by What? on Jul 22, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions
Don’t be so sure, yeah he got stupid, but if he doesn’t get stupid in a rematch he will beat fedor, just like he was for the first 3 minutes of the first fight. Fedor said AA was one of his toughest 3 fights and it lasted less than 4 minutes.
by Gord on Jul 22, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes! No point in aa is there? Other then he was winning til he turned ninja. Could u imagine if he got it August 1st stuck to his prior gameplan n won? After being ko’d 2x in less then 5 mins his last 2 fights!?! Lol. I still want Rodgers. Last 2 ppl to ko Andrei. Makes sense to me
by Daniel worby on Jul 22, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions
Bobby Lashley!!! I would love to see a true test for him….
by numskull on Jul 22, 2009 10:00 AM EDT reply actions
what about james the colossus thompson.he could put him in a guillotine with his ear!!
by scott on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
i love this news, RIP affliction! The only thing that could save this show is if they pay Tito BIG money to take this fight on 1 weeks notice then you would have crazy ppv buys. If they get a half ass replacement they might as well cancel the whole show and put the dagger in the heart. Come to the UFC Fedor
by joe on Jul 22, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
Barnett’s response:
"I took my test three weeks ago. I would have thought I would have heard something by now," Barnett told Sherdog.com.
However, the former UFC heavyweight champion said he had not checked his phone messages recently and later added, "No matter what happens with this, I can assure you I will clear my name. This will not be something that I am defined by."
by dawsafex72 on Jul 22, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions
Yes he will. Why do these cats deny? As if… Are we supposed to believe that they never took this $hit because they say they didn’t? This was a huge fight for him. What a dick!
by neeko on Jul 22, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Feed Lesnar to Fedor. Lesnar is still fresh from the Mir fight!!
by roberto on Jul 22, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions
Considering the accuracy of online reporting lately, I’m going to wait a bit on this one.
by Sir Chokemout on Jul 22, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions
The only thing that could keep this afloat is to have him fight a heavyweight. It’s a lose/lose situation with belfort. They need to have him fight brett rogers. Then they still have belfort/santiago which should be on hell of a fight.
by edward on Jul 22, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions
He is such a tool. How anybody was ever a fan I will never know. The same people who clown on Brock for being a pro wrestler at one time, love this guy and he still does pro wrestling.
This will be the defining moment in his career. Way to go… Jackass.
by BNF on Jul 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions
What a damn shame. The way I see it is if Belfort steps in, he will recieve mad props from Affliction(RIP), and also the UFC, even with a loss. Stepping up on a long shot, and on very short notice is not frowned upon, and is definately noticed. True fighter spirit. And with an upset win over Fedor, Belfort’s stock will rise 10 fold. I think it’s a win/win for Belfort. Take the fight. He may be smaller, but he’s a heck of a lot better fighter than Lashley, or the like.
by GodDamnMike on Jul 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions
I agree win/win for Belfort but lose/lose for Affliction and Fedor. If Fedor wins no surprises cuz Vitor’s a middleweight. If he loses, there goes the mystique of the all powerful, king of the universe, sun shines out his ass Fedor.
by Merlin on Jul 22, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
GO VITOR!!!!!!!!! maybe couture could beg dana and get on his knees for this opportunity! get on your knees and beg randy bobandi!
by Colin D on Jul 22, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions
We all seem so chuffed that Affliction could be on their way out?!?!? Why should we be happy? not only does it mean less MMA, but less competition for UFC. All great businesses (which the UFC is) need competition and with Affliction going down it allows UFC to be more of a dictator to the sport. Competition helps you keep focused and increases your own level of performance.
Plus Affliction have put on some good fights, with quality fighters. Not all the smaller organisations will be able to attract this. Meaning alot of good fighters without possible fights.
What i worry for is i can see UFC using Bisping as a headliner on every English card. Dam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Dixon on Jul 22, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
Strikeforce, Dream, Victory Road, Bellator etc. all are more legit orgs. than Affliction. The tshirt guys turned fedor marketing machine will not be missed.
by paniczoo on Jul 22, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well at least they’re still in the t-shirt buisness
by TraF on Jul 22, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions
I think vitor has strong punchers chance against fedor but he has to keep away from the wrestling just like he did to lindland! i mean arlovski was doing good and vitor is twice what arlovski is unfortunately not in size as well though………
by Colin D on Jul 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank you Edward. Finally a voice of reason. That’s what I been saying. I still want to see the vitor fight so get grim. I truly think he can do some damage. Man when he fought Humphrey that little SHIT was throwing some good chin checks that grim walked thru. And I truly think Humphreys chin was incredible in that fight. Fedor himself would have a hard time taking the beating and constant knees Humphrey took. That was an amazing fight. One of my all time favorites. Youtube it if you missed it
by Daniel worby on Jul 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
Anyone else think this is funny as F**k!! Maybe Fedor will realise he cannot run anymore and has to move to the UFC now!
by Robbo on Jul 22, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
this is down right shitty for us the fans ! now we will have this cocky faggot ass barnett running around saying woulda coulda shoulda! I would much rather have had fedor destroy this fat piece of shit! what the fuck is a fatboy doing steroids for anyways doesnt fatty realize this aint pride?
by Colin D on Jul 22, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn imagine how fat and sloppy Barnett would look without the juice.
by Drew on Jul 22, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions
I think this retarded fatso still thinks hes in pride. I remember my friend(who knows ppl) telling me about barnett and rampage juicing up in the pride days….
by Colin D on Jul 22, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
When you build your promotion around one fighter and now that guy can’t fight. What do you expect will happen?
by A Lynch on Jul 22, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions
“I assure you I will clear my name!!!”
I love how anytime an athlete gets busted for drugs, they claim they’ve been wrongly accused and that they’ll prove their innocence. Of course, it never happens and many of them later admit to taking a shortcut or whatever other excuse they use.
by Nigel Tufnel on Jul 22, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions
What a massive dissapointment. Barnett has not only ruined his chance of beating Fedor, he’s potentially ruined the entire card too. Anybody that thinks they can get away with taking drugs these days is a total idiot. As for a new opponent, Lashley is too new to face Fedor, lets see Brett Rogers instead.
by oskarbravo on Jul 22, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions
I would love to see rogers vs fedor probably the most interesting fight for Fedor outside the UFC right now. I think Fedor will win but i love to root for the underdog.
by Drew on Jul 22, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
i like belfort but hes to small to get fedor.only guy whos going to beat fedor right now is going to be a true heavyweight.barnett is a real bonehead.he just put the nail in afflictions coffin,which is their own fault for having 2 good fighters,its to bad,not enough fights out there.no,i cant spell and no i dont care
by hddavidson on Jul 22, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
Once a cheat, always a cheat!! Barnett is a douche!
by Jay on Jul 22, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
yea he ruined the card,he also just put the last nail in afflictions coffin.they should have more than two good fighters anyway.vitor doesnt have a chance,to small
by hddavidson on Jul 22, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions
There isn’t a heavyweight in the world that has a realistic chance at beating Fedor with 1 week of training/notice. I think Brock WOULD beat Fedor, if he trained like he did for his last fight.
Honestly, I didn’t care to see this fight anyway. Barnett is pretty worthless, before this situation. Bye bye Affliction. It was mildly entertaining while it lasted.
by Miketsi on Jul 22, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Make Barnett fight overeem. Have roid user vs mr.“I won the belt now I’m never defending it”. Hurt his hand in a bar fight? Make em fight. They’re embarrassing. Almost as bad as strikeforce for not taking that belt from Cung Le forever ago while he is busy thinking he is Jackie Chan
by Daniel worby on Jul 22, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions
Fuck barnett that motherfucker fuckface fucker.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 22, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
Was going to come on here to find out where to watch the event here in the UK… doesn’t matter that much now
by Paul on Jul 22, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions
Affliction MMA is done. Thousands upon thousands of $ were spent on advertising and promotion and that has just been tossed in the garbage. Not to mention the sponsorship $ that were put forward to promote the biggest draw in Affliction. There is no possible way they can afford to NOT have Fedor fight someone.
by VNDK8 on Jul 22, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions
fuck you barnett talkin all that shit on cyborg you deserv to die u piece of s…
by punchin bag on Jul 22, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
Ben Rothwell, gilbert Yvel, Werdum, Brett Rogers, or Bobby Lashley.
If affliction really wants to make up for the Barrnett loss and still make money I think Brett Rogers or Bobby lashley are their best options.
I can’t imagine those two will be very easy to make happen. It’s Crash and burn time for Affliction
by luke on Jul 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
OWNED OWNED OWNED OWNED.theyre probably gunna pay sum1 a mil to get him in time LMFAO affliction just got screwed the fuck over!!!!
by B E R L E Y on Jul 22, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions
Detective John Kimble: I have a headache.
Lowell: It might be a tumor.
Detective John Kimble: It’s not a toomah!
by Tim on Jul 22, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions
GREAT “Who Should Replace Barnett” POLL HERE
GREAT “Who Should Replace Barnett” POLL HERE
GREAT “Who Should Replace Barnett” POLL HERE:
http://www.mmaforreal.com/2009/7/22/957797/who-affliction-should-tab-as-josh
by sam on Jul 22, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
Thanks for the link, Rogers is by far the fav. I was always d/l this one anyway and dont consider Barnett a top fighter so no big deal for me.
by paniczoo on Jul 22, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
This is why weak promotions with weak divisions can’t compete!! Dana will be sitting there saying told Ya so!! And he’d be right, if this happened in the ufc there would be loads of options, however affliction have to go 2 weight divisions down…..what a joke!!
Why would Dana help them?? Fedoris all but guaranteed to be a ufc fighter within the year, either way affliction is done. They will lose a fortune on this!!!
by Mo on Jul 22, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
They don’t call him the baby steroid face for nothing. That’s why he got kicked out of the UFC, steroids, after beating Randy Couture.
by Jeff on Jul 22, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
barnett was going to get ko’ed or armbarred anyway… i think this is a better card if somehow they throw money at either rogers or get lashley to accept the fight… scraping the belfort santiago fight hurts the card but he a chance against the last emperor… what if they got someone from japan like fujita?? hes got a fight for sengoku that next day.. or semmy schilt… long shot but maybe? i would think they are exploring every option… and also RIP Affliction… fedor to japan….
by KrazyHorse2 on Jul 22, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
I think this is payback for that annoying ad they put on here, that popped up and started talking if you scrolled over it.
by Miketsi on Jul 22, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
conspiracy theory number 392: dana pays barnett to fail his drug test and kimbo to take the fall against seth! not really but its working out pretty well for the ufc. dana must be laughing his ass off. fedor vs werdum or rogers anyone? arlovski is out with 2 recent ko’s. i really dont want to see vitor in there, but im sure he’d put on a good show.
by COR on Jul 22, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
Blah blah. If tom puts grim or yvel or lashley in there ill be more interested then Barnett anyways so I don’t care. If not then I don’t have to sneak out of my buddies wedding to the closest bar to watch this lol. Barnett isn’t #2 hw in the world anyways. He just appeared there when he was announced to fight fedor.
by Daniel worby on Jul 22, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
Affliction is screwed, they might as well just start filing for bankruptcy.
by kibbled_bits on Jul 22, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
Biggest winner here- Dana White
Sign Fedor now, and have a Dec UFC, Fedor vs. Brock!!!
Maybe call up Brett Rogers? Buentello is fighting on the same card.. What a huge opportunity for the next HW in line to be called up.
by DirtbagHtr on Jul 22, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
This is why these cr ap orgs are terrible. They have no one to step in.
God for bid it is belfort. He is training for 185 now he will step up and fight Fedor, cmon! He is lights out the first real shot he takes.
Thus eliminating a very interesting fight that Belfort is already set to do.
So two fights are off.
Well we shall see how well these other orgs are willing to co promote like they all say they will and the UFC wont.
Werdum Vs Fedor!! I say strikeforce says no way! Maybe for some serious cash they go for it.
We have never seen other orgs real stars fight other orgs top stars.
We did see Elite guys fight Elite guys on a strikeforce show,
by badguy on Jul 22, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions
LOL, Barrett screwed Affliction so badly. This was probably a fight that would’ve saved Affliction. Oh well, wouldn’t mind seeing Bobby Lashley vs Fedor, like another Kimbo vs Seth match. LOL.
by jaime on Jul 22, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
Barnett has always talked so much sh it about the UFC and other fighters like he is god and what does he do.
He has looked pretty bad lately he must of figured he needed some help.
On a side note California sure does seem to have alot of this BS all the time. Kinda fishy really.
by badguy on Jul 22, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Fedor is going to have to step up and fight for the ufc now. There are no fights for him anywhere else. Affliction has 3 or 4 good fighters left and their not long fot the mma world anymore. They should just stick to making t-shirts.
by Wes on Jul 22, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions
Man I really hope this brings Fedor to the UFC. I would love to see him take out Brock and everyone who challenges him.
by rydinlow on Jul 22, 2009 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
They should call Seth Petrozelli. It will be the upset of the century.
by joe on Jul 22, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions
How about they bring in little Fedor! That’s double the Fedor. A sure fire hit!
by Miketsi on Jul 22, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Dana is probably laughing his ass off! Well, at least this opens the door to Fedor coming to the UFC even more now.
by EpicWarrior on Jul 22, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
FUCKING SOFT BALL THIGHS HAD 2 FUCK EVERYTHING UP!!! DANA WHITE SHUD STEP THE FUCK UP 2 FIGHT FEDOR!!!
by d*locc on Jul 22, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
HA HA HA HA…i cant help but laugh. Oh dear oh dear. And that my friends, is the end of Affliction. Id of thought they’d of learnt the lesson of what happens when you base a fight promotion on the same 3 or 4 fighters.
OK, enough of the sillyness. Fedor, in UFC, now.
by UK_Chris on Jul 22, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
Josh is living proof that you take steroids & still look like shit!! Baby face has the awesome physique in all MMA!!
by d*locc on Jul 22, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
More fuel on the “Fedor to the UFC” fire. Affliction is done. Atencio can now focus on his fighting career, lol.
by Merlin on Jul 22, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions
I was wondering if you guys could share some info about the protocol for testing for banned substances. Do they test urine, blood and/or both? How does the NSCA go about testing for banned substances.
I’m asking because a buddy of mine swears that nearly all fighters use banned substances, and don’t get caught because they know how to cycle off properly. In particular, he is certain that GSP is using something, e.g., winthol, because he can tell from GSP’s body structure.
Any insight, or links, would be helpful.
by ppihnileef on Jul 22, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
They check your urine. Some steroids that are oil based such as testosterone esthers and nandrolones can stay in your system for up to 1 year. Ther are other water based substances that can be out of your system in as shortly as 3-4 weeks but they are very toxic to the liver. They are also some of the steroids that produce some of the most serious side effects. I am a professioanl strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level so I know how drug testing works. Now, Let me say with a large degree of certainty that your friend is so full of horse crap that his eyes are brown and he stinks if he thinks GSP is taking steroids. He does not resemble the typical user at all. Now it is possible that he uses HGH. There is no test to detect HGH at this time. HGH, however is extremely expensive; around $ 3000-4,000 for a 4-6 week cycle. Your average mma fighter can’t afford this. So I don’t believe many ufc fighters are “juiced”
by Wes on Jul 22, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
WES your buddy is a knob. End of discussion. Anyone that says they can tell because of their body structure needs a slap in the head and I expect you to deliver it.
by jay on Jul 22, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way, there is no such drug as winthol, it’s winstrol and it’s actually a veterinary drug.
by Wes on Jul 22, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
RIP Affliction, there is no other fight that a real MMA fan wants to see instead. There is no way affliction is going to survive this one. Well Fedor, i guess you and your team have to take your pride shove it and come and fight in the UFC a real MMA organization.
by Diego on Jul 22, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
Not the 1st time hes tested positive he was stripped of ufc title after beating Randy cause drugs.
by Jason on Jul 22, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
I would like to see him come back to mma but let him learn his lesson as he probably already did. But he should be given random tests to see if he is worthy of a second chance.
by Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer or Tampa Car Accident Lawyer on Jul 22, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions
Both Lashley and Rogers have said they don’t want to take the fight.
Personally I would like to see Werdum have a crack but if he better show up in better shape then he did against dos santos.
Problem is this fight is less then 10 days away. Unless you can find somebody who already is training to fight in the next 2 to 3 weeks, the will not be ready in time.
I was wondering about Jeff Monson, but I believe he fought last week so I don’t know if he would get clearance.
by Casual fan on Jul 22, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
I can hear Dana laughing from here. Barnett’s a tool.
by sgtscottm on Jul 22, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
wow, just further proof of the tool bags fedor has been fighting. Roided out pride fighters.
Bring on Randy and Lesnar.
Here is the opportunity Dana has waited for. There really is NO ONE left for Fedor to fight.
by tallimeca on Jul 22, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
The Taco Bell Chihuahua and Affliction died on the same day. I has a sad.
by TheIlluminati on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
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