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[jlruthven84]

Great matchup. I'm kinda glad AA's fighting Barnett instead of Fedor so soon...if he can get past Babyface, I think he's definitely ready for a shot.

[Thor's Hammer]

Originally Posted by tapper

i guess the winner gets fedor early next year. i think fedor has a new years fight in japan, seperate from affliction.

I remember hearing about Fedor fighting in Japan possibly for New Years. Here is the big question: Does the WAMMA belt belong to Affliction only or if Fedor loses to Couture (or whoever) in Japan will that person be the WAMMA champ?

My ultimate point is what if somehow a fighter had a WAMMA belt and quit Affliction and fought in the UFC? The UFC would have the belt forever.

[tapper]

Originally Posted by Thor's Hammer

I remember hearing about Fedor fighting in Japan possibly for New Years. Here is the big question: Does the WAMMA belt belong to Affliction only or if Fedor loses to Couture (or whoever) in Japan will that person be the WAMMA champ?

My ultimate point is what if somehow a fighter had a WAMMA belt and quit Affliction and fought in the UFC? The UFC would have the belt forever.

i'm thinking the wamma belt belongs to affliction. the ufc does not recognize any other org's belt, it would just give it credability. as long as fedor is not in the ufc (who has wins over past present and future ufc hw champions) dana has to act like he's the only gig in town. he own's vegas you know." i own this fuckin town".

[Clint]

The WAMMA belt is independent of organization. The question is if say Dream doesn't recognize it as a WAMMA title fight and then Fedor loses who is the WAMMA champ?

[DOCTOR]

Originally Posted by Clint

The WAMMA belt is independent of organization. The question is if say Dream doesn't recognize it as a WAMMA title fight and then Fedor loses who is the WAMMA champ?

I would guess that WAMMA and the org that Fedor fights for (ie, WVR/Sengoku) would have to agree on a title fight. If they don't agree, then it's just a regular non-title fight. So, Fedor would keep the belt, W, L, or draw. Or, WVR/Sengoku could make their own title and if Fedor won, he'd be HW champ for WAMMA and WVR/Sengoku.

[thumper]

That's the thought WAMMA wants. it's going to be interesting to see who adopts them. Without a bunch of orgs recognizing it it won't be a credible belt. We know the UFC won't. but if everyone else does and it ever becomes strong they'll have to to claim world champ (undisputed)

[Clint]

Originally Posted by DOCTOR

I would guess that WAMMA and the org that Fedor fights for (ie, WVR/Sengoku) would have to agree on a title fight. If they don't agree, then it's just a regular non-title fight. So, Fedor would keep the belt, W, L, or draw. Or, WVR/Sengoku could make their own title and if Fedor won, he'd be HW champ for WAMMA and WVR/Sengoku.

I figure the same but it makes for a weak looking champ since he just lost but is still your champion. For now we can presume that they are safe since Fedor is the title holder but it could get real weird in other weight divisions (since the champ already won't be ranked at #1, since the UFC doesn't recognize them)

[Gurry]

Affliction website: Andrei Arlovski vs. Josh Barnett to headline Oct. 11 event
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 04, 2008 at 11:03 am ET
Affliction Entertainment's next event, dubbed "Day of Reckoning," will take place Oct. 4 and feature a main event between Andrei Arlovski (13-5) and Josh Barnett (23-5), according to afflictionclothing.com.

Barnett replaces top-ranked heavyweight and WAMMA title-holder Fedor Emelianenko (28-1), who was scratched from the pay-per-view event due to a hand injury.

MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) couldn't immediately reach Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio for confirmation, and messages left with Emelianenko's management weren't returned.

As previously announced, the event will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas.

After Affliction's July 19 "Banned" debut at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Atencio was originally mum on the following event's headline bout. However, Emelianenko and Arlovski were reportedly set to meet at the October event. But, as MMAjunkie.com previously reported, Emelianenko was issued a 180-day medical suspension due to a hand injury. He can be cleared early by a doctor -- but only if the injury isn't serious.

Emelianenko defeated former UFC champion Tim Sylvia in just 36 seconds at "Banned." Likewise, Andrei Arlovski defeated Ben Rothwell via knockout. The two clear-cut fan favorites were then expected to headline the second show for what would likely be Affliction's most marketable bout to date.

Instead, Barnett, who defeated and avenged a previous loss to Pedro Rizzo at "Banned," will get the fight instead.

No other bouts have been confirmed for the event, though a number of fighters -- including Sylvia, Rizzo, Aleksander Emelianenko and others -- have publicly stated that they plan to be a part of Affliction's second event.

"Day of Reckoning" tickets are available as a pre-sale for previous Affliction customers beginning Wednesday (Aug. 6) at 10 a.m. PT.

For the latest on "Affliction: Day of Reckoning," stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMA

UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com

I think Arlovski can beat Barnett, I dont think barnetts TD's are good enough to get Arlovski to the floor. Arlovski by KO.

[hunterkiller]

I'd much rather see Sylvia vs Barnett and Arlovski against someone else. I don't know who but I'm dying to see Barnett and Sylvia battle it out. It could be for the king of the goofs title. I'm a fan of both guys but both are goofy as hell.

I'm still stoked about this fight though. Looks like Sylvia vs Rizzo could be on the horizon.

[scolli7]

Fuck. I had to change my shorts when i heard about AA v Fedor. Why MMA gods, why?

This should be a war tho. AA via TKO late round 2.