IT'S ON: Fedor vs. Arlovski

Fluid1 · 07-23-2008, 06:21 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

LAS VEGAS – Fedor Emelianenko will defend his newly won World Association of Mixed Martial Arts heavyweight championship belt on Oct. 11 against Andrei Arlovski in the UFC’s backyard.

Affliction’s second MMA promotion will be at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus, in the shadow of the UFC’s corporate offices, according to a venue official.

Affliction made its promotional debut last Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., with Emelianenko submitting ex-UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia in just 36 seconds.

Affliction vice president Tom Atencio, who said Tuesday he hoped to nail down a site for his second show by the end of the week, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. But arena director Daren Libonati, who is a big MMA supporter, confirmed that Emelianenko will be back in his building.

Libonati was instrumental in bringing the now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championship to the U.S. for the first time on Oct. 21, 2006, with a show at Thomas & Mack that featured Emelianenko defending his heavyweight title against Mark Coleman.

“We’re really excited to have Affliction in the building and particularly to have Fedor and all those other great names,” Libonati said. “I remember working so hard with all those people at PRIDE and the ultimate goal was to put on a show (at Sam Boyd Stadium, UNLV’s football stadium) where the PRIDE champions would have defended their titles against the UFC champions.

“That’s what we were working toward in those two (PRIDE) shows we did back then, but it never worked out. We always want to bring big events here, and any time you have Fedor in your building you have a big event.”

Libonati said a formal announcement of the fight card would come later in the week.

fallenromeo · 07-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Nice! Hopefully it will be a good fight. Can't wait to see who else is on the card.

Fluid1 · 07-23-2008, 06:39 PM

Me too. Everything should be released by the end of the week, "they" are saying.
This is making the entire MMA game more intersting. I think that in the long run Dana will have to cross promote fighters or lose a lot more talent

Mikey-Z · 07-23-2008, 07:10 PM

Those PPV buy numbers are probably looking good for Affliction.

Their first card was absolutely stacked. While I loved it, I'd love it even more if they stayed in the MMA business. Hopefully the contracts and payouts are a bit more financially lucrative for them this time. I wouldn't mind just 2 big fights instead of the 3-4 last time.

I'm putting up my $40 bux for it, and if they enable a webcast this time, i'm sure it will add even more buys than last time.

ryano85 · 07-23-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fallenromeo

Nice! Hopefully it will be a good fight. Can't wait to see who else is on the card.

+1, im way excited for this fight and finding out who else will be fighting..

any thoughts on how dana is going to react this fight?

Mikey-Z · 07-23-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryano85

any thoughts on how dana is going to react this fight?

Probably try to c*ckblock it again and schedule a UFC fight night as well.

I can see it now:

Chuck Liddell will be testing the waters at heavyweight against Eddie Sanchez.
Also on the card:
Diego Sanchez
Nate Marquardt
Stephan Bonner

stu46 · 07-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Fedor by KO in 1min

USN HM 350Z · 07-23-2008, 08:05 PM

Zuffa will take over Affliction within 1 year and own all of these guys anyways.

k1653d · 07-23-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey-Z

Probably try to c*ckblock it again and schedule a UFC fight night as well.

I can see it now:

Chuck Liddell will be testing the waters at heavyweight against Eddie Sanchez.
Also on the card:
Diego Sanchez
Nate Marquardt
Stephan Bonner

Thats funny because I could see that happening.

ppw350Zunit · 07-23-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stu46

Fedor by KO in 1min

it's gonna last longer than a minute.

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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z

Zuffa will take over Affliction within 1 year and own all of these guys anyways.

i honestly don't see this happening.

black06z · 07-23-2008, 10:57 PM

Oh no for Arlovski.

I don't think he will last that long.

07-23-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by stu46

Fedor by KO in 1min

plus one

Leman'sSunset03 · 07-24-2008, 06:46 AM

That is awesome

Andrei is by far my favorite fighter, I'm glad he is back on track after dominating Ben. He finally looked like the old Arlovski that night. He will have his hands full however with fedor, should a great fight though! Can't wait for this one..go pitbull

Fluid1 · 07-24-2008, 08:08 AM

Sylvia proved already that no amount of traditional boxing training can prepare you for the loopy striking of Fedor. Sure Arlivski has an incredible boxing trainer, but I'm pretty sure Fedor knows that his weakness is his chin, as exposed by Timmah.
Fedor by 1st round ko

Mikey-Z · 07-24-2008, 10:40 AM

From what I remember, Fedor got tagged by CC's left straight counter pretty often during their last fight...

Then again, it's insane to think Fedor, in all his 'inactivity' and 'not fighting top competition', didn't improve during the last 2-3 years. I'm sure he's corrected some of the flaws in his game, and that's probably one of them.

He could obviously get tagged by Arlovski's ridiculously fast and powerful overhand right... but my money is on Fedor by TKO.

Highway Riding · 07-24-2008, 12:02 PM

I think this is one fight that is not a mismatch for Fedor.. AA and Fedor match up extremley well.. Both Sambo guys both good strikers with Fedor having a little more power.. let's not forget how drunk Fedor looked when Fujita rocked him. IMHO Anyone who of the same hieght and size as Fedor with equal sill set will make him work.. great fight either way.. something to look forward to for sure..

Highway Riding · 07-24-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey-Z

From what I remember, Fedor got tagged by CC's left straight counter pretty often during their last fight...

Then again, it's insane to think Fedor, in all his 'inactivity' and 'not fighting top competition', didn't improve during the last 2-3 years. I'm sure he's corrected some of the flaws in his game, and that's probably one of them.

He could obviously get tagged by Arlovski's ridiculously fast and powerful overhand right... but my money is on Fedor by TKO.

Fedor by decision if he doesn't get the KO... damn man i already want this fight to happen..

TheBigLebowski4 · 07-24-2008, 01:21 PM

Shazzam!!!!

NJDAN · 07-24-2008, 06:17 PM

For all you guys that are saying it will only last 1 minute don't know anything about MMA!! These 2 guys have the same type of skills, both are great at Sambo, both have good standup, both were and or still Champions. But what I think will be the deciding factor is Arlofski is a little more athletic and has better leg kicks and if he comes in healty and focused he could beat Fedor. IMHO. Now for your comments.

stu46 · 07-24-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NJDAN

For all you guys that are saying it will only last 1 minute don't know anything about MMA!!

07-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	IT'S ON: Fedor vs. Arlovski http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns LAS VEGAS – Fedor Emelianenko will defend his newly won World Association of Mixed Martial Arts heavyweight championship belt on Oct. 11 against Andrei Arlovski in the UFC’s backyard. Affliction’s second MMA promotion will be at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus, in the shadow of the UFC’s corporate offices, according to a venue official. Affliction made its promotional debut last Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., with Emelianenko submitting ex-UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia in just 36 seconds. Affliction vice president Tom Atencio, who said Tuesday he hoped to nail down a site for his second show by the end of the week, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. But arena director Daren Libonati, who is a big MMA supporter, confirmed that Emelianenko will be back in his building. Libonati was instrumental in bringing the now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championship to the U.S. for the first time on Oct. 21, 2006, with a show at Thomas & Mack that featured Emelianenko defending his heavyweight title against Mark Coleman. “We’re really excited to have Affliction in the building and particularly to have Fedor and all those other great names,” Libonati said. “I remember working so hard with all those people at PRIDE and the ultimate goal was to put on a show (at Sam Boyd Stadium, UNLV’s football stadium) where the PRIDE champions would have defended their titles against the UFC champions. “That’s what we were working toward in those two (PRIDE) shows we did back then, but it never worked out. We always want to bring big events here, and any time you have Fedor in your building you have a big event.” Libonati said a formal announcement of the fight card would come later in the week. __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-23-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	Me too. Everything should be released by the end of the week, "they" are saying. This is making the entire MMA game more intersting. I think that in the long run Dana will have to cross promote fighters or lose a lot more talent __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-23-2008, 08:05 PM	#8
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07-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#13
Leman'sSunset03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SC Posts: 401 iTrader: (0)	That is awesome Andrei is by far my favorite fighter, I'm glad he is back on track after dominating Ben. He finally looked like the old Arlovski that night. He will have his hands full however with fedor, should a great fight though! Can't wait for this one..go pitbull __________________ 2008 Civic Si Coupe - Akita Ak-1 Wheels (HyperSilver) - Tanabe Super Medallion Exhaust - AEM SRI

07-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#2
fallenromeo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Cubicle of Hate Posts: 3,969 iTrader: (3)	Nice! Hopefully it will be a good fight. Can't wait to see who else is on the card.

07-23-2008, 07:10 PM	#4
Mikey-Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 264 iTrader: (2)	Those PPV buy numbers are probably looking good for Affliction. Their first card was absolutely stacked. While I loved it, I'd love it even more if they stayed in the MMA business. Hopefully the contracts and payouts are a bit more financially lucrative for them this time. I wouldn't mind just 2 big fights instead of the 3-4 last time. I'm putting up my $40 bux for it, and if they enable a webcast this time, i'm sure it will add even more buys than last time.

07-23-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,121 iTrader: (0)	Fedor by KO in 1min

07-24-2008, 08:08 AM	#14
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	Sylvia proved already that no amount of traditional boxing training can prepare you for the loopy striking of Fedor. Sure Arlivski has an incredible boxing trainer, but I'm pretty sure Fedor knows that his weakness is his chin, as exposed by Timmah. Fedor by 1st round ko __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-24-2008, 10:40 AM	#15
Mikey-Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 264 iTrader: (2)	From what I remember, Fedor got tagged by CC's left straight counter pretty often during their last fight... Then again, it's insane to think Fedor, in all his 'inactivity' and 'not fighting top competition', didn't improve during the last 2-3 years. I'm sure he's corrected some of the flaws in his game, and that's probably one of them. He could obviously get tagged by Arlovski's ridiculously fast and powerful overhand right... but my money is on Fedor by TKO.

07-24-2008, 12:02 PM	#16
Highway Riding Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North NJ Posts: 921 iTrader: (1)	I think this is one fight that is not a mismatch for Fedor.. AA and Fedor match up extremley well.. Both Sambo guys both good strikers with Fedor having a little more power.. let's not forget how drunk Fedor looked when Fujita rocked him. IMHO Anyone who of the same hieght and size as Fedor with equal sill set will make him work.. great fight either way.. something to look forward to for sure.. __________________ The Sun Rises In The EAST!

07-24-2008, 01:21 PM	#18
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07-24-2008, 06:17 PM	#19
NJDAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 941 iTrader: (15)	For all you guys that are saying it will only last 1 minute don't know anything about MMA!! These 2 guys have the same type of skills, both are great at Sambo, both have good standup, both were and or still Champions. But what I think will be the deciding factor is Arlofski is a little more athletic and has better leg kicks and if he comes in healty and focused he could beat Fedor. IMHO. Now for your comments.