Further problems due to Todd Beard's outburst for Affliction

by LiuLang on Nov 8, 2008 6:01 PM EST

I was reading an article on FiveOuncesOfPain.com, summarizing Todd Beard's recent antics and it's effect on Affliction's and Couture's relationship. I found this interesting tidbit at the bottom of the article.

According to a report by Fighters Only Magazine’s website, which indicated that Carano and Cyborg are looking to sign their next MMA contract in tandem so that they can fight each other, Carano isn’t so sure that Affliction will be an option for her.

“There’s a bit of a barrier between me and Affliction,” Carano is quoted as saying in the report. “You know, with Randy and that whole thing. ”

The article can be found here.

Affliction's promotion prospects don't look great in the long term already and they can only get worse if fighter's from Xtreme Couture stop signing with them. Signing and promoting Carano might have been a last straw for them to obtain some manner of momentum, but now that looks to be off the table.

The other thing to note is the good news that Cris Cybrog and Carano are looking to sign with the same promotion so they can finally fight each other. I for one, am definitely looking forward to that.

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I think Beard has engaged the self-destruct button for Affliction. They were already in serious trouble, and now they seem to be working to hasten their own demise.

I’m not sure that the rift between Randy and Beard will keep other Xtreme Couture athletes from fighting with Affliction. When I read the Fighters Only article, it just enforced in my mind the notion that Gina and the Coutures are especially chummy. You kind of see that when Kim came out against the weigh in debacle and talked about working to get Gina more money when she talked to Steve Coffield. I think they’re represented by the same management group also. But certainly, you’re correct in that it doesn’t help Affliction’s survival to piss off the guy that runs one of the premier camps in all of MMA.

by Cannon Jacques on Nov 8, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions

The biggest problem Affliction seems to have is they don’t understand the various fighter camps. When you train, eat breath and sleep a sport like MMA with the same people, in some cases for a long time, they become like family. You don’t mess with a persons family. That loyalty should not be underestimated. That’s how feuds and bad blood start alot of the time. Affliction needs to respect all fighter camps, but in particular Extreme Couture because Randy is really doing a good job helping his fighters be successful. To do otherwise could cause more problems than Affliction needs right now.

by fightfan942 on Nov 9, 2008 12:54 PM EST reply actions

I don’t think Randy would ever stand in the way of Gina getting paid, even if it is Affliction. However, she may choose not to sign with them because of him, on her own.

Where did all these douchebags come from?? I miss the good old days when Dana was the bad guy, lol.