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Monday, Feb 9
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Sunday, Jan 25
Affliction spends $3,308,000 to attract 13,228 for ‘Day of Reckoning’
Affliction “Day of Reckoning” took place yesterday, January 24, from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California and featured the much-anticipated heavyweight showdown between WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski.
Saturday, Jan 24
Affliction recap for ‘Day of Reckoning’ PPV event Jan. 24
Let’s just hope he doesn’t fizzle like Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. The Team Quest-trained fighter once again came out strong, but could not maintain the momentum against the dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylist, and current Strikeforce 205-pound champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral.
Friday, Jan 23
Affliction ‘Day of Reckoning’ predictions, preview and analysis
Matt “The Law” Lindland (21-5) vs. Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort (17-8) Prediction: Belfort by unanimous decision Renato “Babalu” Sobral (31-7) vs. “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (5-3) Prediction: Sokoudjou by knockout
Thursday, Jan 22
Ultimate Fighter 8 coach Dan Henderson made official for U.S. squad
He returned to the UFC in September 2007 to fight Rampage Jackson in London for the UFC light heavyweight belt. In front of one of the biggest television audiences ever for a mixed martial arts fight on Spike TV, Rampage won a hard-fought five-round decision.
Wednesday, Jan 21
Gegard Mousasi mulls move to light heavyweight to possibly face winner of Affliction’s Sobral vs Sokoudjou
DREAM Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi considers the move to light heavyweight in anticipation of possibly facing the winner of Renato Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, which takes place January 24 at Affliction ‘Day of Reckoning’. The “Young Vagabond” is an extremely talente...
Sunday, Jan 18
Affliction MMA to stream free replay of July 19 ‘Banned’ event tonight at 9pm ET
Hosted by Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio and longtime MMA referee and Affliction commentator “Big” John McCarthy, the replay will also showcase the winning perfomances of Andrei Arlovski, Josh Barnett, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Matt Lindland, and Vitor Belfort, among others.
Friday, Jan 9
Trump’s Affliction-M1 Entertainment Opens up the MMA
In addition to the main event of Fedor vs. Arlovski, 8 of MMA’s other top heavyweights, including Josh Barnett, Matt Lindland, Renato Babalu Sobral, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, and Vitor Belfort, will compete in 4 matches followed by the feature match.
Sunday, Dec 21
Head shots: The ten best knockouts of 2008
Ceiling is believing: Junior Dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum - UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote Fruit punch: Jason Lambert vs. Wilson Gouveia - UFC 80 In case of emergency, break glass (jaw): Matt Riddle vs. Dan Simmler - The Ultimate Fighter 7 Notify his next of chin: Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans - UFC 88
Thursday, Dec 18
Affliction results and coverage for ‘Day of Reckoning’ Jan. 24
265 lbs.: WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel 185 lbs.: Matt Lindland vs. Vitor Belfort 205 lbs.: Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou 155 lbs.: Chris Horodecki vs. Dan Lauzon
Tuesday, Dec 16
Tito Ortiz to attend Affliction press conference Dec. 17
If for some reason this latest news is indeed true there are several high profile match ups for Ortiz in Affliction’s 205-pound division, including Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and even a rematch against Vladimir Matyushenko.
Thursday, Dec 11
Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Affliction fight booked for ‘Day of Reckoning’
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Tuesday, Nov 25
Fighting Fedor: Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski Affliction interview with MMAmania.com
Andrei Arlovski: Well, I’m very happy that they call him the best fighter on the planet, so it’s good for me. Everybody is, “Oh, Fedor, Fedor.” And it’s okay, it’s fine with me. He deserves it. He’s a great fighter who has fought many, many great fighters.
Saturday, Nov 22
MMA Quick Quote: Renato Sobral is the new Strikeforce light heavyweight champ
“I’m thankful to be the champion. [Bobby] was a true champion in the light heavyweight division in Strikeforce. I’m here now, though. It’s my belt. Come and take it.” -Newly crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral reacts to his TKO win over the Bobby Southworth...
Thursday, Nov 20
Left but never gone: Bobby Southworth interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
Bobby Southworth: Thanks for having me. It was a pleasure. Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Bobby Southworth knows a thing or two about playing the villain. This Friday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, the 38-year-old product of American Kickboxing Academy will on...
Tuesday, Nov 18
Fast and furious: Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral Strikeforce interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
Fighting for the title of a signature MMA promotion like Strikeforce is a big step in the right direction for Babalu. After losing back-to-back fights to then-UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell (21-6) and Jason Lambert (23-9), and then being released by the UFC for refusing to...
Babalu: ‘If I have to break my hand on [Bobby Southworth’s] face, I will’
Brazilian Renato “Babalu” Sobral is feeling pretty confident about his chances this Friday night against Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Bobby Southworth. The two were originally scheduled to face off for Southworth’s 205-pound gold back in September at the “Strikeforce at...
Affliction tickets for ‘Day of Reckoning’ at Honda Center Jan. 24 on sale soon
Eleven total bouts are expected to eventually round out the card, including a light heavyweight showdown between Renato “Babalu” Sobral and Matt Lindland. Vitor Belfort is also expected return against a soon to be announced opponent.
Sunday, Nov 16
Scott Smith vs Terry Martin Strikeforce fight booked for Nov. 21
Strikeforce World Light Heavyweight (205 lb. limit) Champion, Bobby Southworth (9-5), will put his title on the line against top-ranked superstar, Renato “Babalu” Sobral (30-7). Kim Couture (0-1), wife of mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Randy “The Natural” Couture, will make her Stri...
Saturday, Nov 15
UFC DVD ‘ULTIMATE COMEBACKS’
Featured Bouts: 1. Pete Sell vs Scott Smith 2. Alessio Sakara vs Drew McFedries 3. Martin Kampmann vs Drew McFedries 4. Renato Sobral vs Jason Lambert 5. Keith Jardine vs Houston Alexander 6. Jon Fitch vs Roan Carneiro 7. Colin Robinson vs Eddie Sanchez 8. Paul Taylor vs Marcus Davis
Wednesday, Nov 5
Matt Lindland submitted by Suzanne VanOrman in fight for Oregon House Seat
Perhaps now Lindland can get back to his full-time duties as a mixed martial artist. He’s set to face Renato “Babalu” Sobral in a 195-pound catchweight bout during Affliction MMA’s encore offering at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on January 24,
‘Big’ John McCarthy to return to referee action at Strikeforce Nov. 21
As far as the Strikeforce: “Destruction” event he’s been assigned to first, company lightweight champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson will defend his title in the main event against Yves Edwards. And Bobby Southworth and Babalu Sobral will duke it out for Southworth’s 205-pound belt in the c...
Wednesday, Oct 8
Renato Babalu Sobral vs Bobby Southworth Strikeforce fight on again Nov. 21
The promotion confirmed that the co-main event of the night will feature light heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth (9-5) defending his 205-pound title against former UFC number one contender Renato “Babalu” Sobral (30-7). His experience in losses to Dan Henderson, Fedor Emeliene...
Saturday, Sep 20
Strikeforce predictions, preview and analysis for ‘Playboy Mansion 2′
The San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion is set for “Strikeforce at the Mansion II” tonight at the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. Prediction: Kazuo Misaki via unanimous decision Prediction: Trevor Prangley via unanimous decision
