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Video: "Affliction: Banned" Preview


It's quite apparent that not having access to the library of fighters documenting, say, Fedor's achievements hinders the ability of Affliction to really market him as the best heavyweight in the world. With Fedor, seeing is not only believing; it's necessary.

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Yeah, if I were a casual fan I don’t know that video of a hirsute Russian man doing chin-ups in the woods would get my $40. And I would be disappointed when Andrei Arlovski fought and his hands didn’t actually emit flames.

by Chris Nelson on Jul 14, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More promo videos here.

by Nick Thomas on Jul 14, 2008 9:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess this puts the kybosh on the commentary that Fedor bought/negotiated the rights to all his video from Pride. I don’t understand how anyone could have believed that.

by pr0cs on Jul 14, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a fight promo without fight highlights

Not having an outlet like Spike TV is really hurting this promotion. The UFC Countdown and All Access shows really make this preview look terrible.

I know they don’t have the rights to show any Pride/UFC footage—but give us something.

by steak_knife on Jul 14, 2008 10:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously… Rings, sambo competitions, anything…

by Chris Nelson on Jul 14, 2008 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I especially hate the slow-motion punching whilst covered in water of just about every fighter in the preview. Just looks silly.

by Jiiri on Jul 14, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see they’ve already accepted their inevitable failure. It should sting a little less now.

by Richard Wade on Jul 14, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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