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Posted by John Curry on 07.19.2008

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THE CARD:
* Savant Young vs. Mark Hominick
* Ray Lizama vs. Justin Levens
* Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Edwin Dewees
* Mike Pyle vs. JJ Ambrose
* Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin
* Gary Goodridge vs. Paul Buentello

* Babalu Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead
* Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Negao
* Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo
* Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell
* WAMMA Heavyweight Title Bout - Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia


Paul Buentello defeats Gary Goodridge via unanimous decision

Cable's acting up so I missed some of the fight, but Buentello controlled this fight most of the way and earned this victory.

Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin

Round one: Martin starts out with a few jabs. Belfort nails him with a kick. Martin goes for a single, but gets nothing and they clinch against the ropes. Belfort with a knee and a solid left. Martin stuns him with a left of his own. They exchange punches for a bit then Belfot peppers in a few jabs. Martin rushes in and misses, but Belfort doesnt'. Martin ends the round with a glancing blow.

10-9 round for Martin for pressing the action.


Round two: Nice left hook from Martin but Belfort comes back with a counter jab. Belfort with a great body kick but Martin retaliates with a body shot. To the ground the go for a few minutes. Belfort takes it back standing and lands some blows on the way up. Straight right from Belfort. A fantastic flying knee puts Martin down and right uppercut/left overhand puts Martin out cold.

Winner by KO - Vitor Belfort

Matt Lindland vs.Fabio Negao

Round 2

We pick up the action with Lindland pinning Negao down in the corner. Lindland is dropping elbows and strikes into Negao 's full guard. Negao is sbleeding from what appears to be his right eye. Lindland is just dominating Negao on the ground right now. Ouch big hammer fist. Negao tries to stand up but Linland pushes him back down. Lindland is just controlling Negao right now. Closer camera angle reveals Negao to be bleeding from his mouth. Negao leans out of the ring now as the crowd boos him. The ref pulls Negao back in and Lindland immediately begins dropping more hammer fists. The ref stops the fight to warn Lindland about staring before being told to resume. More hammer fists fom Lindland and the bell rings. They show a round recap and Lindland was dominating most of that round. 10-9 Lindland.

Round 3 The come out sweinging. Both men look tired now. Tie ups and take down defenses by both men. Stomach kick by Lindland and Negao walks it off. Both guys are trading punches and kicks with very little landing. Lindland tries to take down Negao which leads to a weak guillotine by Negao. Lindland stands back up and they are throwing again. More standing punches being thrown by both fighters with Lindland landing the most but not really effecting Negao at all. Negao hits Lindland with an elbow punch and they lock up. Back to more standup. Lindland attempts a takedown. Stuffed by Negao! Strong Kick to the ribs by Negao. Takedown attempt by Lindland and they are through the ropes. Negao catching his breath. The crowd boo's. Knee to the face of Negao and he is stunned but Lindland doesn't go after him. Negao backs up into the ropes. Lindland lays some punches on. Takedown attempt by Lindland and almost through the ropes. Back to standing.Lindland backs off and takes a breather. Bell rings. Not exactly a great round for either fighter. Could go either way but I'll give it to Lindland 10-9.

On to the Judges we go.

Official Decision

30-26, 30-27, 30-27 for MATT "The Law" LINDLAND.

Big John is with Fabio Negao who doesn't speak english. He thinks the ropes were the biggest problem for him and wanted more ref resets. There is some sound issues going on the PPV. He thanks his sponsors and Matt for the fight.

Big John is with Matt Lndland. Bad sound problems. Lindland says his time off affected his conditioning. They discuss the first round. Thanks the sponsors, says the young guys are after him.

Next up.......

Renato Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead.

Whitehead comes down to the ring. Looking fit and tight compared to the last time I saw him fight. They say he weighs 206.

Babalu comes to the cage sporting his own Affliction shirt. Guys forgot his mouthpeice so we have a couple second delay for this fight.

MICHAEL BUFFER IS YOUR ANNOUNCER!!!! Introductions for both guys. For thosewho are interested the ring just says Affliction in the center and WAMMA and 2 other sponsors.

Round 1

Both fighters are going to stand. Whitehead lands a jab while Babalu lands some strong Leg Kicks. They lock up against the ropes with Whitehead on the inside and Babalu against the ropes. Now to the corner. Babalu is landing knee shots against the corner. Whitehead lands some rabbit punches. Push off and Whitehead lands a couple ligh hooks. Takedown attempt by Babalu stuffed by Whitehead. Both guys are still feeling each other out. Leg kick by Babalu. Clinch against the ropes with Whitehead landing some knees. Clinch into the corner. Babalu trades knees with him. Whitehead hits a nice uppercut and struts as Babalu shakes it off. Babalu is pissed now. Comes after Whitehead. Clinch. Babalu takes down Whitehead. Babalu tries to take Whitehead's back and Whitehead just gets up. Both fighters trade jabs as the round ends.

10-9 Whitehead. He just did more throughout the round minus Babalu's takedown.

Round 2

Both fighters touch gloves. Babalu moves forward. Both fighters are still trying to feel each other out. Charge by Whitehead drives Babalu clear across the ring into the ropes. Whitehead and Babalu trade Knees to the body. Whitehead releases and backs up. Both fighters go back to throwing punches with nothing really landing. Takedown attempt by Whitehead stuffed by Babalu . Whitehead persists and takes mount on Babalu. They move around to the point they are under the ropes. The ref resets them in the center. Babalu has Whiteheads Right arm trapped. Whitehead pulls out ana dhe is bak in mount. Babalu almosts gets an armbar but Whithead pulls out. The ref stands them up. Clinch by both fighters with punches being traded. Right hook by Whitehead and Babalu swings the strongest spinning backfist I've seen and misses. back to corner clinching with knees being exchanged. whitehead tries to drop down but Babalu has dominant position on Whitehead and delivers some hard knees. Bell rings. Round over.

10-9 Babalu for doing the most on his feet and the ground.

Round 3

Both fighters know they have to win this round to win. Punches and kicks exchanged. Takedown attemp by Babalu stuffed. Whitehead tries to takedown Babalu and ends up in the guillotine choke. It's in tight. Out of the ring they go and the ref stands them back up. Lucky for Whitehead as that choke was in tight. Whitehead tries a takedown again.....and back out of the ring again. These ropes are too damn loose. This is the 2nd time in this fight the ropes have moved way too easily. The fans boo. They are not liking this rope thing. Nice Babalue pulls Whithead to the ground he has a guillotine on tight....Whitehead pulls out of it. Babalu ha s Whiteheads arm trapped in an arm triangle. Whitehead shifts out of it into Babalu's guard. Ref reset out of the corner again. Nike knee by Babalu an into the ropes with the clinch. Whitehead shifts out of it. The crowd is chanting Babalu. Nice straight right by Babalu and he struts and goes into atakedown. Whitehead has his arm wrapped around the rope to prevent the takedown and Babalu throws some knees. Round ends and we get a shot of THE UNDERTAKER IN THE CROWD!

411---10-9 and your winner Renalto "Babalu" Sobal.

FYI: For those of you who are just joining I had to take this review at a last minute notice to cover for one of our guys who had an emergency and I missed round 1 of the Lindland fight. Sorry.

Official Decision: All 3 judges score the bout 30-27 for Renalto Sobral.

Big John is with Babalu. He says Whitehead is a great wrestler and talks us through his fight. They discuss his conditioning with Babalu saying he is an old man. He thanks his camp and manager, and his father and wife for seeing him fight for the first time in his whole career,

Big John is with Whitehead. They discuss his stand up and takdowns. He says he has been wrestling since he was six. He looks really upset and says he just couldn't put it together. He thanks all of his family and friends and appologizes for not being able to put it together and walks away from Big John.

Next up......

Savant Young vs. Mark Hominick

Screen shot of Donald Trump sitting next to TITO ORTIZ!!!!

Round 1

And here we go. They don't eventouch gloves And Young is jumping around like he is really nervous. Hominick is calm as as can be. Leg kicks by Young followed by a short uppercut that misses by Young. Hominick throws a right hook that grazes Young. Both fighters are just looking for one big KO punch right now. Superman punch by Young misses. High Kick by Hominick misses. Takedown try by Youg spun into the ring and they separate quickly. Not a lot of real action going on here just feeling out again. Nice swinging left hook by Hominick. Hominick keeps grabbing at his rib area quickly. Young is just on defense now slapping Hominick's punches away. Hominick lands a straight righ hand. STRONG shot to the gut by Young and Hominick has to back off. Young doesn't go after him they kind of back off one another. Bell rings. Not much for either guy so I'll go 10-9 Hominick.

Round 2

Lost power for a second there. I come back in and Young tries to take down Hominick which results in a triangle hold by Hominick. Young picks Hominick up and and slams his way out. Hominick still on the ground. Young triese to pound again and Hominick has Young in a triangle and Young moves out of it. Hominick shifts to the left and locks in the Armbar. Young taps.

Your winner by Submission via Armbar Mark Hominick

Wow in the replay that submission wasn't even that tight.

WE are granted a performance from Megadeth.

"Now a word from our sponsors. Affliction:Banned is sponsored by Affliction." HA!


Next up......

Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo

Inside look at the "Rematch of the Night"

Herb Dean is the Ref

Round 1

Here we go...We touch gloves. Nice jab by Barnett lands on Rizzo's forehead. Both guys measuring each other. Straight leg kick by Barnett lands. Takedown attempt by Barnett stuffed by Rizzo. Barnett is the aggressor. Spinning leg kick by Barnett misses. Rizzo is just playing counter punch rather than the aggressor n this round. Rizzo lands a good jab on Barnett who checks to see if he' bleeding. Takedown attempt by Barnett stuffed. Rizzo's left eye is starting to swell a little. Nice kick to the gut by Barnett on Rizzo. They clinch. Catch a breah and separate. Bell rings. The boo's come in.

411--10-9 for Barnett

Round 2


Barnett comes out swinging. Barnett is utilizing the straight kicks to keep the distance between them. Rizzo is starting to brawl with Barnett. They separate. Barnett tries to clinch and Rizzo pushes him off. Barnett comes in and KNOCKS RIZZO OUT WITH A STRONG LEFT HAND. RIZZO IS OUT!!!!

Your winner is JOSH BARNETT BY KO!!!!

Official Announcement: 1:42 KO Round 2...Josh Barnett

Big John is with Barnett. They talk about the fight 7 years ago. Barnett says he was he was hesitant to fight Rizzo. Barnett thanks everyone in the world and the state of California. Barnett wants whoever they can find that is "dumb enough to sign that bottom line." In regards to any of the four fighters coming up...."They are all bad asses but they ain't me."

Next up.....

Ben Rothwell vs. Andrei Arlovski

Introduction videos for both fighters are shown.

Josh Rosenthal is the Ref

Round 1

They don't touch gloves. Jabs by Rothwell. Leg kicks by Arlovski cause Rothwell to backtrack. Back to center we go Clinch. They exchange kees and foot stomps. They separate. Combo punch by Rothwell into the Clinch. Arlovski is throwing punches and kicks nonstop. Rothwell looks tired already and is breathing out of his mouth. Rothwell charges and locks Arlovski in the clinch in the corner. Arlovski takes Rothwell Down!!! Arlovski is in His fill guard. Rothwell flips Arlovski off and Arlovski locks him in a hell hook. Rothwell powers out!!. Back to the middle we go. Arlovski hits a right hand that sends Rothwell wobbling. Arlovski unleashes on Rothwell. Rothwell fights back! Back to the middle and Arlovski is the aggressor now. Rothwell charges into the chinch and the bell rings.

411---10-9 Arlovski

Round 2

Arlovski opens the round with some inside leg kicks. Both guys are tactically placing punches right now. Rothwell charges, pushes Arlovski against the ropes and Arlovski hits Rothwell on the chin and Rothwell is wobbled and Arlovski is just unloading on Rothwell. Rothwell tries to clinch and Arlovski takes Rothwell to the ground. Arlovski is pounding on Rothwell with ease. Rothwell starts throwing punches from his back. Rothwell is bleeding badly. Arlovski is just landing good stiff punches from the guard.. Arlocksi tries to flip over and submit Rothwell with an ankle lock and ends up in his own guard with Rothwell on top with Rothwell landing some god puches. Arlovski has Rothwell's left arm trapped. Rothwell frees his arm. Arlovski's head is under the rope. Reset about 2 feet into the ring by the ref. No position change. Rothwell is still on top and Arlovski is defending well from the ground. The ref stands them up and Rothwell is a mess. Arlovski is just unleashing on Rothwell andflying knee by Arlovski almost kocks Rothwell down!! The bell rings. WOW!!

411--10-8 for Arlovski. Way too dominant of a round for Arlovski

Round 3

Rothwell immediately goes to the standing clinch. Arlovski is still tossing knees and looking for the takedown. Big Right hand by Arlovski and Rothwell is down and OUT!!!!

Your winner by KO ANDRE ARLOVSKI

Official Announcement: 1:13 Round 3 KO...Andre Arlovski

Big John is with Arlovski and says that was Arlovski's best fight. The fans absolutely love him. They go over the fight and talk about how he ended Rothwell's 13 fight streak and gives Ben his props. He thanks all of his fans and sas this fight was for his Grandmother. He is almost in tears. Says he will fight anyone. Thanks


Steve Austin, Michael Strahan, James Toney, K.O.R.N, Don Johnson, Goldberg, Rob Schnieder, Randy Couture, Manny Ramirez, the Deal or No Deal Girls, Jenna Jamison, and TITO ORTIZ and Donald Trump are all announced by Michael Buffer.

Megadeth performs again.....five minutes later they are still performing

Nex up.........

Fedor Emelianinko vs. Tim Sylvia for the WAMMA Heavyweight Title


Tale of the tape and intro to both fighters.

Tim Sylvia is first to the ring with an American Flag draped over his shoulder. He kisses the flag and enters the ring OVER the top rope. Pat Miletich is in his corner.

Fedor comes to the ring to a chorus of cheers. The announcers are playing the whole Rocky card. "Move over Ivan Drago"

This fight is scheduled for 5 five minute rounds. Herb Dean is the Ref for this fight. "Are you ready....MMA Fans are....you....REEAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDYYYY? For the 1000's in attendance and the millions watching around the world.....LET's GET READY TO RUMMMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBBLLLLLEEEE!"


Round 1

HERE WE GO! Out we go. They touch gloves. Tim is the agressor and they are out. Fedor knocks tim Down with massive puches. Tim is covering up. TIm is down. Fedor takes his back and CHOKES TIM OUT!!!!! LESS THAN 30 seconds into IT!!!!


Your winner by DOMINANT ASS WHOOPING....FEDOR!!!!!!!!!!!!

Official Decision: Fedor by Submission at 0:36 of Round 1....The New WAMMA Heavyweight Champion

Confetti falls from the sky.

We get a recap. Wow you could not show me a more dominant win.

Big John is with Fedor. They talk about what he is thinking right now. "I am very happy about the fight and my performance and I thank Tim for coming out to fight me." Anything to say? "Honestly I don't think about where people consider me or rank me" Fedor states he wants to fight Randy Couture next!!! (There is your New Year's Eve Fight)

Randy is in the ring saying that when he settles business with the UFC he will fight him. They shake hands with Donald Trump smiling in the background.

Frank Trigg and Jay Glazer bid us farewell. And the first Affliction PPV is in the books.