A week ago I wrote that I thought American fans were likely to ignore the first Affliction mixed martial arts show. As Affliction tries to make sure that doesn't happen, they've released the first promotional video:
That video is a good sign: The production values are solid, they've spared no expense (the voice of Michael Buffer ain't cheap), and, most importantly, they're keeping the focus on the simple fact that they've got a great lineup of fighters.
Still, you have to wonder: Will it all add up to enough pay-per-view buys to make this show a success? Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia is a very good heavyweight fight, and Matt Lindland, Josh Barnett and Renato "Babalu" Sobral are all appealing names on the card. But it's not UFC. And so far, no MMA promotion other than UFC has succeeded in the United States.
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Affliction Starts Hyping 'Banned' Show, Featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia
Posted May 17th 2008 9:52PM by Michael David Smith
Filed under: Fighting, MMA, MMA/Boxing
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1. I can't wait to see if Sylvia leans on Fedor the way that UFC fans have grown to know he can!
Posted at 11:23PM on May 17th 2008 by Cousins of Ron Mexico
2. can't wait will be the fight of tim sylvias life fedor is said to be the best heavyweight out their this fight will answer alot questions are you ready .
Posted at 3:57PM on May 18th 2008 by michael matthews
3. If this card doesn't put Affliction on the map, then NOTHING WILL. This is the most impressive lineup of heavyweights I've seen in a LONG TIME and I'm eagerly awaiting these fights. Absolutely top notch heavyweight talent here and better than any heavyweight card the UFC could hope to put together. Go Fedor!
Posted at 2:00PM on May 19th 2008 by Jonathan