AFFLICTION MMA - BANNED ...LOL

Affiction’s first MMA event on July 19 has been named “Banned” as a stab back at the UFC for banning its fighters from wearing Affliction-sponsored clothing at UFC events. The announcement was made on last Friday night’s edition of HDNet’s “Inside MMA.”

Details have been slowly emerging about the event in the past month or so. As previously reported, Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as the world’s top heavyweight mixed martial artist, will square off in his first meaningful fight in two and half years against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia. Matt Lindland, a top ten middleweight, has also announced his participation on the card, although it is still unknown who his opponent will be. Other rumored participants include Josh Barnett, Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral, Andre Arlovski, Ben Rothwell, Aleksander Emelianenko and Pedro Rizzo.

The big buzz surrounding this card has been the amount of money required to put it on. Fedor Emelianenko’s $2-million-per-fight asking price is rumored to have been met. His opponent, Tim Sylvia, is rumored to be pulling in $800,000, which is eight times the disclosed amount he received in his last performance at UFC 81, and higher than any guaranteed contract amount a UFC fighter has ever received. MMAPayout.com is hearing the total cost of the show could be $5-6 million.

That’s a large amount of cash that event organizers will likely not make back. One has to wonder what, if any, the long-term plans of the promotion are. There has been speculation that Affliction is merely using this as a way to promote their clothing line, much in the same way Bodog used BodogFight to attract people to their gambling business. That didn’t quite work out for them. BodogFight is all but done.

It will certainly be interesting to see how it all plays out.

Affliction: Banned is expected to take place at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on July 19. It is still unknown whether the event will air on PPV or HDNet.

NEW POUND FOR POUND LIST OUT ...

1. Anderson Silva (21-4-0) middleweight
2. Quinton Jackson (29-6-0) light heavyweight
3. Georges St. Pierre (16-2-0) welterweight
4. Fedor Emelianenko (27-1-0, 1 NC) heavyweight
5. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (31-4-1, 1 NC) heavyweight
6. Urijah Faber (20-1-0) featherweight
7. Takanori Gomi (28-3, 1 NC) lightweight
8. Norifumi Yamamoto (17-1, 1 NC) featherweight
9. B.J. Penn (12-4-1) welterweight/middleweight
10. Miguel Torres (32-1-0) bantamweight?

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FRANKLIN ARMBAR ESCAPE MIGHT HAVE BEEN LEARNED FROM PAT MILETICH

PAT MILETICH ARMBAR ESCAPE LESSON

TIM VS FEDOR OFFICIAL NOW !!!

Fedor Emelianenko announced on Friday via his personal website that he has officially signed to fight Tim Sylvia on July 19 in the United States. MMAWeekly.com has since confirmed the fight with independent sources close to the fight.

The announcement did not mention a specific show, but previous sources have indicated that it will be a promotion headed by clothing giant, Affliction.

The news on his website also stated that Fedor has signed on for two more fights to take place later this year in October and December, although no particular opponent or organization was named for either fight.

The fight in December is set to take place in Japan on one of the New Year’s Eve shows as Fedor plans on celebrating his sixth year in a row overseas.

This will be Fedor’s first fight since submitting Hong Man Choi at the Yarennoka event in Japan on New Year’s Even 2007, while Sylvia will face his first challenge since exiting the Ultimate Fighting Championship after being their champion on two separate occasions.

ROBBIE LAWLER,KIMBO SLICE,GINA CARANO ALL SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE!

Street Fighting Legend-Turned-EliteXC Heavyweight Sensation Kimbo Slice Will Square Off Against Hard-Hitting British MMA Standout James 'Colossus' Thompson in the Main Event of a Five-Fight Broadcast

LOS ANGELES, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBS and EliteXC today announced the lineup for the first "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS," to be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
"In terms of recognition and perception, I believe May 31 is the biggest and single most important MMA fight card ever. It will forever change the landscape of the sport and how it is perceived," said Gary Shaw, EliteXC Live Events President.
The following five primetime matchups are confirmed for the CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS on May 31.
* Kimbo Slice vs. James "Colossus" Thompson (Heavyweights)

* "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler vs. Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith (for EliteXC

Middleweight title)

* Gina "Conviction" Carano vs. Kaitlin Young (140 lb. weight class)

* Phil Baroni vs. Murilo "Ninja" Rua (Middleweights)

* Brett "The Grim" Rogers vs. Jon Murphy (Heavyweights)


KIMBO SLICE vs. JAMES "COLOSSUS" THOMPSON

Heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice will headline the first-ever CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS. From the street to EliteXC, Slice's unorthodox ascension through the world of mixed martial arts started with posting his local fights on "YouTube," a move that quickly garnered millions of downloads and made him an instant legend among fans of the sport. Kimbo, aka Kevin Ferguson, who resides in Perrine, Fla., near Miami, will be matched against James "Colossus" Thompson, a British MMA standout whose pre-fighting resume includes work as a "debt collector." Thompson is aptly nicknamed, standing at six-foot-five and weighing more than 250 pounds. He will be the first MMA fighter to possess a height advantage over the six-foot-two-inch Kimbo. This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.
"RUTHLESS" ROBBIE LAWLER vs. SCOTT "HANDS OF STEEL" SMITH
Champion "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler of St. Louis by way of Davenport, Iowa will put his title on the line against Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith in the evening's middleweight championship fight. Lawler trains under the legendary Pat Miletich, while Smith trains in Reno, Nev. Both fighters are widely considered two of the most prolific knockout artists in the business. This championship bout is slated for five five-minute rounds.
GINA "CONVICTION" CARANO vs. KAITLIN YOUNG
In a female bout, Gina "Conviction" Carano will square off against Circle Pines, Minn. native Kaitlin Young. Carano, an undefeated Muay Thai specialist, lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nev., and is considered one of the most popular female fighters in the world of mixed martial arts. Carano recently appeared on the series "American Gladiators" where she put her skills to the test as the gladiator "Crush." Young, a well-conditioned athlete who trains at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy, started Olympic-style taekwondo when she was 14. Her aggressive style and Muay Thai background should provide one of the most interesting matchups of the evening. This bout is scheduled for three three-minute rounds.
PHIL BARONI vs. MURILO "NINJA" RUA
Outspoken, hard-hitting, MMA bad boy, Phil Baroni, will take on former EliteXC middleweight champ Murilo "Ninja" Rua, a specialist in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Baroni, a fighter known for always putting on a good show, hails from Long Island, N.Y., and is currently training in Las Vegas, Nev. and San Jose, Calif. The talented Rua is currently training in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil. This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.
BRETT "THE GRIM" ROGERS vs. JON MURPHY
Brett "The Grim" Rogers brings an impressive undefeated record to the fight against fellow heavyweight contender Jon Murphy. The explosive, hard- hitting Rogers, who hails from Minneapolis, Minn., is six-foot-five and weighs over 260 pounds. Murphy, a former middle linebacker at Syracuse University who lives in Minersville, Penn, is six-foot-four and weighs over 240 pounds. This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.
The intense nature of the contests and the theatrical elements of its live events have made mixed martial arts one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the U.S. Over the last several years, the genre has seen tremendous growth in popularity, especially among the coveted 18-34 demographic.
Mixed martial arts is a sport evolved from a number of ancient combat disciplines including judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, wrestling and kickboxing. World-class athletes engage in hand-to-hand combat in a ring-both caged and traditional-and must adapt their fighting style to fit their opponent. The wide variety of styles and techniques make every event an unpredictable spectacle.
CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be produced by SHOWTIME Sports. The executive producer is David Dinkins, Jr. with Bob Dunphy directing.
For additional information and fighter profiles, visit http://www.proelite.com/.

YAMMA RESULTS

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Sherman Pendergarst (10-8) vs. Alexey Oleinik (6-3)
-THE RESULT: Alexey Oleinik via RD1 (4:18) Submission

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Chris Tuscherer (11-0) vs. Tony Sylvester (10-1)
-THE RESULT: Chris Tuscherer via Unanimous Decision

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Travis Wiuff (47-11) vs. Marcelo "Pato" Pereira (5-0)
-THE RESULT: Travis Wiuff via Unanimous decision

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarterfinal Bout: Ricco Rodriguez (27-8) vs. George Bush (5-0)
-THE RESULT: Ricco Rodriguez via Unanimous decision

Master's Super Fight Bout: Oleg Taktarov (13-5-2) vs. Mark Kerr (14-6)
-THE RESULT: Oleg Taktarov via RD1 (1:50) Submission

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal Bout: Alexey Oleinik (7-3) vs. Chris Tuscherer (12-0)
-THE RESULT: Chris Tuscherer via Unanimous decision

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal Bout: Travis Wiuff (48-11) vs. Ricco Rodriguez (28-8)
-THE RESULT: Travis Wiuff via Unanimous decision

Master's Super Fight Bout: Eric "Butterbean" Esch (10-5-1) vs. Patrick Smith (14-13)
-THE RESULT: Patrick Smith via RD1 (3:17) Verbal TKO

YAMMA Heavyweight Title Tournament FINAL Bout: Chris Tuscherer (12-0) vs. Travis Wiuff (49-11)
-THE RESULT: THE FIRST EVER YAMMA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION is Travis Wiuff via Unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27,30-27)

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TIM SYLVIA IS FIGHTING FEDOR !!!!!

Sherdog has confirmed, former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia on July 16, broadcast on HDNet. The rumored venue is HDNet Fights own American Airlines Arena in Dallas.

Affliction the clothing company might also have its hand in the promotion of this fight.

Emelianenko said via telephone from Russia:

“[Sylvia] is a good fighter, a strong fighter, the former UFC heavyweight champion, which is important…I am looking forward to fighting him and training hard for this fight.”

DEF LEPPARD: New Audio Interview With JOE ELLIOTT APRIL 1 2008 !

A new audio interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott conducted last month by radio station KDKB FM in Phoenix, Arizona is available for download in three parts down below.
DEF LEPPARD's new studio album, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge", is scheduled for release on April 29 via Bludgeon Riffola/Island/UMe.

The 11-track "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" is DEF LEPPARD's first album of brand new material since 2002's "X" and begins yet another remarkable new chapter in the band's 30-year recording career. Recorded last year during month-long stints at lead singer Joe Elliott's Dublin studio, the album's title refers to a backstage area called The Sparkle Lounge on DEF LEPPARD's 2006 tour where the band would go to write songs.

PART ONE

PART TWO

PART THREE

KID ROCK & TOMMY LEE IN THE UFC , IS THIS A CIRCUS SHOW NOW ????

Tommy Lee and Kid Rock To Settle Their Beef In The Octagon
posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 09:51:46 AM by deathbringer.

In an obvious move to draw viewers to the rising sport, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) owner and president Dana White has announced that Tommy Lee and Kid Rock will settle their beef once and for all in the Octagon in a free televised event on Spike TV. The fight is to take place this Wednesday, April 2 in Broomfield, CO as part of Spike TV's UFC Fight night, which preceeds the kick-off of a new season of the MMA reality show, The Ultimate Fighter.

Kid Rock and Tommy Lee weren't too interested when Las Vegas entertainment maven Jeff Beacher offered them $1 million to settle their feud with a winner-take-all boxing match. They didn't even bite when he upped the pot to $5 million. But Spike TV and the UFC have reportedly offered the rockers 10 million dollars each for the one-off bout. The event is expected to garner massive ratings for Spike TV and introduce even more people to the world of MMA and UFC, and has been promoted to the main event of the evening.

UFC President Dana White commented: "You don't know how happy I am to finally get a public fight between these two on the air. We may not see any martial arts, but I think we will see a good old fashion down and dirty brawl, with both guys having so much pent up anger at each other. The sport has been growing, and is on the verge of an explosion, and this may just be the catalyst it needs."

The "fighters" (we use the term loosely) were given two week's notice for the fight, and the entire UFC organization has remained tight-lipped about the event until now.

Rock and Lee got into fisticuffs during the VMAs in Vegas last September, fighting over their mutual ex, Pamela Anderson.

HOLY COW!! FEDOR WANTS 2 MILLION TO FIGHT!!!! PER FIGHT !!!!

EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw on as a guest. One of the topics broached was the reported availability of former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko.

MMAjunkie has the following quote from Shaw available on its website:

“[Fedor] wants $2 million per fight,” Shaw said. “We keep going back and forth, but he has to fight soon. It’s been almost two years.”

So while a lot of people got excited by a report on Nokaut.com last week claiming Fedor had received an offer from EliteXC that would have offered a base pay of between $300,000-$500,000 for his first two fights of a four fight deal, it doesn’t look like Fedor will be signing with the promotion any time soon.

But with a reported asking price of $2 million per fight, I don’t think think he’ll be fighting anywhere anytime soon unless his camp suddenly drop their financial demands.From Sam Caplan Five Ounces of Pain.