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'''''Affliction: Trilogy''''' is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event promoted by [[Affliction Entertainment]], scheduled to take place on August 1, 2009, in [[Anaheim, California]] at the [[Honda Center]].<ref name=Announced>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14942/afflictions-third-event-takes-place-aug-1-emelianko-vs-Rodgers-headlines.mma |title=Affliction's third event takes place Aug. 1, Emelianko vs. Barnett headlines |date=May 21, 2009 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |accessdate=May 21, 2009}}</ref> |
'''''Affliction: Trilogy''''' is an upcoming [[mixed martial arts]] event promoted by [[Affliction Entertainment]], scheduled to take place on August 1, 2009, in [[Anaheim, California]] at the [[Honda Center]].<ref name=Announced>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14942/afflictions-third-event-takes-place-aug-1-emelianko-vs-Rodgers-headlines.mma |title=Affliction's third event takes place Aug. 1, Emelianko vs. Barnett headlines |date=May 21, 2009 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |accessdate=May 21, 2009}}</ref> |
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The main event was set to feature current [[World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts]] ([[WAMMA]]) heavyweight champion [[Fedor Emelianenko]] as he defends his title against former [[UFC]] heavyweight champion and #1 contender [[Josh Barnett]] but Barnett was forced to pull out due to hand injury. Affliction VP [[Tom Atencio]] signed [[Brett Rogers]] to step in and replace the injured Barnett, [[Brett Rogers]] has a professional MMA Record of 10-0, Brett Is belived to be a big underdog but [[Brett Rogers]] says he will put an end to the hype of Fedor, "The guy is human he can be knocked out" |
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Other matchups include a battle between lightweight standouts as [[2007 IFL Grand Prix]] finalist [[Chris Horodecki]] battles [[Dan Lauzon]]. Sengoku Middleweighrt Champion [[Jorge Santiago]] will also be in action against former [[UFC]] Champion [[Vitor Belfort]]. |
Other matchups include a battle between lightweight standouts as [[2007 IFL Grand Prix]] finalist [[Chris Horodecki]] battles [[Dan Lauzon]]. Sengoku Middleweighrt Champion [[Jorge Santiago]] will also be in action against former [[UFC]] Champion [[Vitor Belfort]]. |
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| Promotion | Affliction Entertainment | |||
| Date | August 1, 2009 | |||
| Venue | Honda Center | |||
| City |  Anaheim, California, United States | |||
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Affliction: Trilogy is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Affliction Entertainment, scheduled to take place on August 1, 2009, in Anaheim, California at the Honda Center.[1]
Other matchups include a battle between lightweight standouts as 2007 IFL Grand Prix finalist Chris Horodecki battles Dan Lauzon. Sengoku Middleweighrt Champion Jorge Santiago will also be in action against former UFC Champion Vitor Belfort.
The main card will be available via PPV, and the undercard will be broadcasted on HDNet.[2]
Announced matchups
- WAMMA Heavyweight Championship bout:
Fedor Emelianenko vs. 
Josh Barnett - Heavyweight bout: Tim Sylvia vs. Paul Buentello[3]
- Light heavyweight Bout:
Renato Sobral vs. 
Gegard Mousasi[4] - Middleweight bout: Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago[5]
- Welterweight bout: Jay Hieron vs.
Paul Daley[6] - Lightweight bout: Dan Lauzon vs.
Chris Horodecki[7] - Heavyweight bout: Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley[8]
Participants
Mark Hominick
Deividas Taurosevicius
Brett Cooper
Nick Grant
Notes
The rumored bout between Takanori Gomi and Brett Cooper is not happening.[9] As a weight could not be agreed upon.
There was a planned bout between Vitor Belfort and Gegard Mousasi, but Belfort, who had recently moved down to middleweight, made a statement that he did not want to fight at light heavyweight any longer, where else Mousasi stated that he could no longer make middleweight. In response, Mousasi made a challenge for a catchweight bout against Belfort. [10][11] Mousasi will now fight Renato Sobral at 205 lb (93 kg) and Belfort will fight Jorge Santiago at 185 lb (84 kg).[6]
References
- ^ "Affliction's third event takes place Aug. 1, Emelianko vs. Barnett headlines". MMAjunkie.com. May 21, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2009.
- ^ Helwani, Ariel (May 29, 2009). "Affliction COO Says 'Trilogy' Won't Be Final Event". MMA FanHouse. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ Helwani, Ariel (May 29, 2009). "Quick Strikes: Tim Sylvia vs. Paul Buentello at 'Affliction: Trilogy'". MMA FanHouse. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ "Sobral expected to face Mousasi at Affliction: Trilogy". M-1 Global. June 1, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2009.
- ^ "Belfort to meet Santiago at Affliction III". MMAWeekly.com. June 2, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
- ^ a b "Jay Hieron vs. Paul Daley reportedly set for Affliction III on Aug. 1". MMAjunkie.com. May 23, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ "Dan Lauzon vs. Chris Horodecki planned for Affliction III in August". MMAjunkie.com. May 25, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/06/03/rothwell-vs-gormely-booked-for-affliction/
- ^ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/06/11/takanori-gomi-vs-brett-cooper-not-happening-at-affliction/
- ^ Stupp, Dann. "Mousasi refuses Affliction III middleweight bout, challenges Belfort to catch-weight". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ "Belfort doesn't confirm fight against Mousasi". TATAME. Retrieved May 30, 2009.