Yardbarker: Matt Lindland

Matt Lindland Documentary Continued

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:27:38 -0500

For those of you that didn't see, Matt Lindland has a documentary of his life coming out soon. We had the pleasure of speaking with David Vahey, Producer of Fighting Politics about the film.

Fighting Politics: Matt Lindland Documentary

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:18:16 -0500

Matt Lindland has his own documentary coming soon regarding his rise (and fall) in MMA and the reason behind it. It's being rumored that Dana White has sent nasty messages about this documentary to Matt Lindland and doesn't want the documentary released.

Wednesday Afternoon Notes: UFC 93, Lindland, WEC 38, DREAM Still Not Paying, Arianny, And More

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:22:19 -0500

UFC 93 promo, WEC 37 promo, Matt Lindland documentary soon to be released, Dana White vows to bring the UFC to Toronto, WEC 38 coming to San Diego,Bellator Fighting Championships launches, DREAM still not paying up, Future fights announced, Arlovski to try his hand at boxing, Arianny loses Maxim Hometown Hotties 2008

Matt Lindland vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral at Affliction "Day of Reckoning"

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:51:07 -0500

Matt Lindland and Renato "Babalu" Sobral will square off at a catchweight of 195 pounds at Affliction "Day of Reckoning".

Though not yet officially confirmed, "Day of Reckoning" is expected to take place on January 24th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California and will air live on pay-per-view.

The specific appeals of boxing and MMA : The synergy that Affliction-Golden Boy must create

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:52:55 -0500

Most people reading this are likely to have read the news report that Affliction and Golden Boy are partnering up to co-promote MMA and boxing events on the same card. To summarize the news, it goes something like this : ( Golden Boy and Affliction will partner 50-50 on at least four pay-per-view shows next year that will include boxing matches and MMA fights on the same card. As part of its deal with Golden Boy, Affliction will produce a line of event T-shirts for Golden Boy fights to sell at retail locations and at the fight. The first fight it will make shirts for is the Dec. 6 match between Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. In addition, Affliction will become the official apparel licensee for Ring Magazine, which Golden Boy bought last year. It unveiled several sample T-shirts featuring old covers of Ring magazine, including ones of Sugar Ray Robinson. ) Because there is surprisingly small overlap between the boxing and MMA fanbase, putting boxing and MMA fights on the same PPV is an iffy proposition. If they in fact decide to go through with the initial plan, both Golden Boy and Affliction would have to identify the basic appeal factors of boxing, MMA, their promotional aspects and put together a well-presented show in order to build a profitable venture. Here is the breakdown.

Affliction Adds Another Good Bout to "Day of Reckoning" Fight Card

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:17:04 -0500

Affliction has not been slowed by their failure to sign Tito Ortiz. Today they announced another good match-up to take place on October 11 at "Day of Reckoning".

Jake Shields Possibly Replacing Belfort at Affliction "Day of Reckoning"

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:55 -0500

It appears EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields might replace Vitor Belfort and face Matt Lindland on October 11 at Affliction "Day of Reckoning".

UFC Debate with InGameNow

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:38 -0500

In spirit of keeping the debate going. The lion's share of talent at the weight classes you mentioned in your article are in the UFC. I addressed Lawler already the people he have beaten are not even top 10...Scott Smith former UFC drop out, Frank Trigg who got destroyed by GSP, Matt Hughes and many others while in the UFC, Paulo Filho is already under the WEC Banner which is owned by ZUFFA who also owns the UFC and is currently in the process of getting over depression issues before his final title defense in the WEC. He will then be moved to the UFC. The rumor with him is he was formally on steroids in Japan and that would explain while his fights over here have been less than impressive. You may have me on Lindland I for some reason just do not ever get impressed by him, even at the latest Affliction PPV. I thought he was dominant but not overly blown away. Then again assuming Fedor doesn't grab the ropes in their match last year then he may have actually beat him. You saw what happened with Cro Cop, Rameau Sokoudjou and Shogun Rua when they were all offered big money by the UFC. They came over and got blasted. At least Sokoudjou was able to squeeze out a win, but overall their record in the UFC was 1 - 5 after going 44-11-2 previously. On paper a lot of these guys look like superstars and then they come over and get killed and the UFC is stuck with them and their huge contracts. Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonner was a landmark fight and put MMA on the map, but their second match was far from as epic. As much as the American Public does not want to see a one sided war then why do millions of people buy Ricky Hatton versus Flloyd Mayweather to watch one guy get completely trounced. I think in Boxing and MMA most of the time the title fights are usually one sided because there is always a favorite who is just plain better. "Finally the Cote issue. It will be a five minute fight, one sided, Silva wins" Do you care about Sean Sherk taking on Tyson Griffin on the undercard for possible #1 contender at 155? Or Diego Sanchez fighting Thiago Alves for #1 contender at 170? Cause all of those great fights are on the card in addition to the one round if Silva wins he ties the record for most UFC fights won in a row at 8. Isn't that what makes champions pure dominance?

JENNA JAMISON'S BOYFRIEND SIGNS WITH AFFLICTION MMA

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:56:39 -0500

by The Prophet, The Savage Science

Tito Ortiz, or as you EC readers know him better as "Jenna Jamison's Boy Toy", will sign with Affliction's MMA promotion in a deal to be announced in a matter of days, if not hours. You'll recall that Tito and UFC President Dana White like each other about as much as Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packer organization. The UFC has right of first refusal and while they could, in theory, match it just to piss off Tito and Affliction its doubtful based on The Dana's comment that he wouldn't match an offer for Tito were he getting "thirty bucks a fight".

This adds yet another big name to Affliction's already impressive roster of fighters including Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski (aka the dude that used to date the really hot Playboy Cyber Girl), my Oregon homeboy Matt Lindland, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, etc. What's hilarious is that nearly the entire Affliction roster consists of fighters who Dana White holds a grudge against for some reason, which is why so many top fighters weren't signed to the UFC in the first place. Also in Affliction's corner is the guy managed by "those crazy Russians" as Dana White subtly put it, Fedor Emelianenko who--by the way--also happens to be the best heavyweight MMA fighter on the planet, if not ever. Fedor has also gravy trained his brother aka the "Clint Howard of MMA", Aleksander Emelianenko, whose jailhouse tat of the grim reaper holding a baby (Aleks did time in Russia for armed robbery) might be the gnarliest ink in the entire tatted up sport.

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Matt Lindland vs Vitor Belfort Likely for Affliction 2 for Title Belt

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:15:43 -0500

Tatame has all the details.

"It'll be a great fight, we'll see who is the best of the world there", said Belfort, that guarantees his style will be a problem for Lindland. "I saw his fight with Negao and he's a warrior... He comes be over you, but I don't think he has the strength to stay over me", analyzes Vitor, that wants another knockout on his career. "I'll go to knock him out... My punches are well-aimed and when it hits he won't stand", guarantees Belfort.

Classic example of wrestler versus striker, I guess we'll see how Lindland's chin holds up and Vitor's takedown defense. Very strong addition to Affliction 2 to go along with Fedor vs Arlovski.

Vitor Belfort vs Matt Lindland at Affliction PPV on October 11

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:11:06 -0500

Rear Naked News has the latest on this bout which was confirmed today by Belfort.

The Ultimate Guide to UFC Fight Night 14 vs. Affliction : Banned

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:33:18 -0500

9 PM ET on Saturday July 19 for both UFC Fight Night 14 and Affliction : Banned! Choose Your Chutzpah!

Rated Exclusive: Matt Lindland Interview

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:37 -0500

"The Law" discusses Negao, his Bodog contract and his political career (Video)

Wild Beatdowns! : Get ready for Affliction : Banned!

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:01:28 -0500

As you all know, the fight card for Affliction : Banned is unbelievably deep : Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Negao Renato "Babalu" Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead Now that's deep! Watch Affliction : Banned on Saturday July 19 at 9 PM ET on Pay-Per-View!

MMA Quote of the Day- Quinton Jackson Comments on Forrest Griffin's Punching Power

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:54:55 -0500

In a new interview at UFC.com Rampage gives his thoughts on Forrest Griffin's punching power(or lack there of).

"I think the time off was well-needed," he said. "I tore some ligaments in my hand (in the Henderson fight), I had three hard training camps in a row, plus the fight with Dan Henderson was really tough. I think my body needed that break and it showed in my training camp now. I came in feeling really good, and my body was well-rested -- I just wish I hadn't got so heavy. I don't think about ring-rust, but if there is such a thing, Forrest will be the best guy to come back against because he's got good skills, but he's not a guy that's gonna knock you out when you lag. I don't think Forrest could knock out anybody. The last time I had a long layoff, I came back against Matt Lindland and he's the worst guy to come back against after a nine month layoff and I did pretty well against him."

I think Quinton knows that Forrest knocking him out is the most highly unlikely outcome of this fight and I would have to agree.