Affliction Banned discusion thread

[Capt.Caveman]

Hopefully we can get it the usual way if not anyone who is watching on ppv post here

[Fuck Crosby]

I'm watching the pre-fight thing, Aleksander Emelianenko won't be fighting this evening. Really wanted to see him fight

[askewcore]

Aleksander Emeilanko was not approved by the CA state athletic board and is not on the card anymore. Gary Goodridge takes his place.

FSN is broadcasting the one hour undercard right now.

Spoiler

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/24267

[Capt.Caveman]

vitor just ko'd martin with a vicious uppercut he looked good. Every thing looks good so far lets hope the ppv is on too

Spoiler

tvu player

[Capt.Caveman]

PAUL BUENTELLO VS. GARY GOODRIDGE

Round 1 - Some initial confusion, as Buentello and Goodridge both made appearances into the ring, and then were sent back to the dressing rooms. The action begins about 15 minutes past its scheduled time in a sparsely populated arena, as people are slowly filing into their seats. Few jabs, then stiff right from Buentello, followed by a second. Goodridge answers with a leg kick. Buentello lands three big uppercuts, as Goodridge is backed against the ropes. Goodridge circles off, and Buentello is in the corner, with the fighters clinched. They break, and return to the center of the ring. Uppercut by Buentello, then a missed knee. Moderate to slow pace from the sluggers. Goodridge lands a small leg kick. A body kick from Goodridge smacks through the arena, followed by a leg kick. Buentello throws a combo, but misses. More jabs by Buentello, leg kicks from Goodridge. Buentello clinches, lands uppercuts, body shots and elbows, then breaks the lock. More uppercuts and knees from Buentello, then Goodridge answers with an overhand right. More kicks land to the leg and body by Goodridge. Goodridge misses with a head kick. Buentello circles, and lands a spinning back kick. More uppercuts from Buentello that wobble Goodridge. Round closes, and MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9, Buentello.

Round 2 - Buentello throws a body kick, followed by a left. Goodridge still looking to work the leg kicks, while Buentello is content to clinch, and score up the middle, which he does immediately with more uppercuts and a few elbows. Backing away, Buentello lands a nice combo and a stiff right. Still a moderate pace, and Goodridge lands a few of those kicks, then swings wildly, missing. More jabs from Buentello, that are landing sharply. The fighters trade wild blows briefly, then Goodridge clinches, looks for a takedown, and eats another uppercut for the effort. Buentello pushes Goodridge into the corner, lands a few foot stomps, then backs away. Overhead right from Goodridge, followed by a second, then clinches. Goodridge again misses with a takedown, then backs away. Strange breaks from the clinches, as the fighters just push away from each other, not looking to throw. Stiff jab from Buentello, followed by a nice string of punches that weaken Goodridge. Buentello steals a close round at the end according to MMAjunkie.com, 10-9.

Round 3 - Water on the mat in Goodridge's corner delays the start of the round. Leg kicks by Goodridge. Buentello clinches, and throws a few inside punches, and a few soft knees. Very silent crowd, with a few scattered boos for the tepid pace. Buentello lands more shots inside, controlling Goodridge's head in a clinch before breaking. Jabs again from Buentello, and Goodridge tries a high kick. Goodridge misses with a big left. Flying knee to the body by Buentello. Buentello is stalking now, pushing the pace to a back-peddling Goodridge. The crows responds, but an immediate clinch slows the action again. A few traded shots, and a break. Goodridge looks to be fading, battered and winded, but stays in the pocket. Buentello misses with a big right. Stiff left from Buentello, and a flying knee. Buentello controls a Thai clinch in the corner, but the action is sparsa. With seconds remaining, Buentello pushes forward, and the round comes to a close. The crowd voices its approval of the effort. MMAjunkie.com scores the round 10-9, and the fight 30-27 for Buentello. Paul Buentello def. Gary Goodridge via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

VITOR BELFORT VS. TERRY MARTIN

Round 1 - The arena has a substantially larger crowd at this time. Belfort receives a warm reception from those in attendance, though the commercial delay between the fighter introductions and start of the bout do not. Fighters move quickly forward, and Martin presses the pace with a few jabs. Belfort lands a nice kick, and chants of "Vitor" run through the crowd. Martin is stalking, but the action slows dramatically, and the chants turn to boos. Martin landing straight lefts before Belfort clinches, and ties Martin up in the corner. They break, and Martin stalks again, landing a stiff right punch. Brief flurry by both fighters. Martin continues to stalk, with Belfort defending, and moving away. Belfort moving away at every exchange, and landing single counters. A few single shots by both fighters, and the round closes. A close round, but MMAjunkie.com gives it Martin based on aggression, 10-9.

Round 2 - Martin again moving forward, pawing with jabs. Belfort again backs away. Nice body kick by Belfort, but Martin pushes forward again. Belfort lands a punch then kick, becoming more active. Martin grabs the leg, and scores a takedown, working from Belfort's guard. Slow action on the ground, Martin stands up. Flying knee caught Martin, and Belfort pounces. Martin wobbly, and a right uppercut and stiff left straight drops Martin into a seated position against the ropes, out cold. The crowd erupts instantly. Vitor Belfort def. Terry Martin via KO (strikes) -- Round

[Jims Rottweiler]

"Big" John McCarthy ought to stick to refereeing. His announcing skills suck.

[Capt.Caveman]

couture trigg big john mccarthy and glazer are annoucing

[Capt.Caveman]

Originally Posted by Jims Rottweiler

"Big" John McCarty ought to stick to refereeing. His announcing skills suck.

he's just not an announcer, he knows what he's talking about but ehhhh it needs work

[Jims Rottweiler]

Originally Posted by Capt.Caveman

couture trigg big john mccarthy and glazer are annoucing

I miss Joe Rogan.

[Capt.Caveman]

Originally Posted by Jims Rottweiler

I miss Joe Rogan.

me too

[Capt.Caveman]

they got michael buffer

[Capt.Caveman]

mike pyle vs jj ambrose(who) i know pyle i don't know ambrose

[Capt.Caveman]

Pyle by RNC rd 1 he dominated the fight from go. Ambrose is a young kid who was overmatched

[Capt.Caveman]

ha ha buffers mike cut out as he was announcing the winner

[askewcore]

Originally Posted by Jims Rottweiler

I miss Joe Rogan.

He was the best

[Capt.Caveman]

they just said affliction 8 times in 10 seconds

[Capt.Caveman]

their mikes keep cutting out

[Capt.Caveman]

lil Nog vs Dewees

[Jims Rottweiler]

I didn't realize Fedor is only 31. I thought he was much older.

[Capt.Caveman]

all the mikes are out they cut to the spanish feed!!!!!!before that you could here all the techs argueing. maybe they should have spent some money on a tech crew.what a mickey mouse production

[Capt.Caveman]

mike are back on

[Jims Rottweiler]

Originally Posted by Capt.Caveman

all the mikes are out they cut to the spanish feed!!!!!!before that you could here all the techs argueing. maybe they should have spent some money on a tech crew.what a mickey mouse production

It IS a little embarrassing. I guess it ain't the UFC.

[Jims Rottweiler]

How did they get Herb Dean, John McCarthy AND Michael Buffer?

[Capt.Caveman]

Originally Posted by Jims Rottweiler

How did they get Herb Dean, John McCarthy AND Michael Buffer?

mccarthey's one of the guys putting on the show. i'm assuming they gave dean a fuckload of money or he committed to affliction first and buffer was expensive

[Capt.Caveman]

wow nog knocked him the fuck out. lil nog needs to sign with the ufc. i know dewees isn't the bestg guy but nogs a tough fucker