Anaheim, Calif. — Ever since Affliction announced late last week that its “Trilogy” event scheduled for Aug. 1 had been canceled, the combat sports world collectively has waited for an official response from former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko.
On Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT inside the DoubleTree Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., Emelianenko will address the media for the first time since last week’s sudden cancellation. During the press conference, Emelianenko will discuss the ramifications of the cancellation, comment on his future in the fight game, and respond to questions from …

With the demise of Affliction’s MMA event efforts and return to the UFC as a sponsor, fans wonder most about one thing. In the wake of combat legend Fedor Emelianenko finding himself unemployed and without a venue to fight on, the vast hoardes of enthusiasts across the globe (myself included) clamor for potential news of The Last Emperor signing on the UFC’s dotted line.
It’s no secret that Fedor reigns supreme in topping many well-respected pound-for-pound fighter rankings, and for good reason. In an already historic career, Emelinenko has put together …

It is being reported that Affliction’s third event “Trilogy” is being canceled. News we brought to you earlier this week of main event fighter Josh Barnett testing positive for anabolic steroids fueled the rumor mill with many speculating on who would now take on reigning WAMMA heavyweight champ Fedor Emelianenko. As we predicted via our Twitter account, this development would spell the end of Affliction’s promotional efforts whether this fight card in question went through or not.
Over the past couple days it was thought that Vitor Belfort would be swapped …

Current WAMMA heavyweight champ and widely ranked #1 pound for pound fighter Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (30-1) will seemingly face fellow Affliction heavyweight Josh Barnett (24-5) at the promotion’s third show, this summer.
According to a report by MMA Fanhouse, the event and fight card could be officially announced within the next few days.
It is expected that the show will be held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. A slew of exciting fighters under contract with Affliction could make their return to the ring, including Tim Sylvia and Paul …

Well, it is truly beginning to look like the beginning of the end for the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA). Many, including myself, have been predicting the lack of action on the Alliance’s part would lead to their downfall. This seems to now be the reason behind both Sam Caplan and Pat Miletich resigning from their positions. The following is the official press release.
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After serving in prominent positions with the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts since its inception 20 months ago, Pat Miletich and Sam Caplan have …