Fedor-Arlovski headed to Showtime

Swizzie · 11-15-2008, 04:26 PM

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andre Arlovski*set for Showtime PPV - SI.com - Mixed Martial Arts

Showtime Sports won't let a dispute with its former mixed martial arts promotional partner keep it from broadcasting the sport as soon as January, SI.com has learned.

The premium cable network, in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions, will distribute and produce Affliction's Jan. 24 pay-per-view card topped by a five-round fight between WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC titleholder Andrei Arlovski.

Official announcement will come Monday, confirmed Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio.

In addition to Emelianenko-Arlovski -- a first meeting for Europe's best heavyweight mixed martial artists -- Matt Lindland is set to fight Renato "Babalu" Sobral, both of whom reigned victorious in the promotion's debut on July 19. Vitor Belfort, also a winner on the summer card, is expected to fight, though a rumored bout with Dream 2008 middleweight grand prix champion Gegard Mousasi appears unlikely, said Atencio.

The evening's undercard, headlined by a light heavyweight tilt between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Vladimir Matyushenko, will air uninterrupted on HDNet. Kiril Sidelnikov -- whom Atencio referred to as "Baby Fedor" despite the fact the Russian has two losses in six fights compared to his fellow countryman's one defeat in 30 -- meets slugger Paul Buentello as well.

Additional fights will be announced next week.

Showtime, which first offered MMA in January 2007 as a stakeholder in ProElite, announced earlier this month an auction of the failed company's assets to recover collateral after two promissory notes totaling $4 million were defaulted upon. Executives at the network have declined comment on ProElite's failure or the auction, which ProElite hopes to avert through fundraising or negotiation but may ultimately avoid by filing for bankruptcy.

The auction notice also prompted industry agents and managers to issue a joint statement in opposition of Showtime's maneuver making certain ProElite fighter contracts eligible for sale. The overriding belief is fighters should be freed from their deals after ProElite was in breach.

Relentless · 11-15-2008, 04:48 PM

well i won't have to pay for this now, sweet deal

JoeMimic · 11-16-2008, 09:57 PM

Probably smart because they weren't going to do shit for buys.

Sheikh Zubeer · 11-16-2008, 10:22 PM

I have Showtime free for one year, so does it mean I can watch it ?

There are like over a dozen Showtime channels though, which one ,

Relentless · 11-16-2008, 10:26 PM

the main showtime channel...

scorpipede · 11-19-2008, 08:31 AM

"The premium cable network, in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions, will distribute and produce Affliction's Jan. 24 pay-per-view card"

why do we think this is free? Doesn't Showtime do PPV shows for Boxing?

Relentless · 11-19-2008, 04:54 PM

this sucks...i fucking can't stand Golden Boy Promotions

scorpipede · 11-20-2008, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by Sheikh Zubeer

I have Showtime free for one year, so does it mean I can watch it ?

There are like over a dozen Showtime channels though, which one ,

Millionaires need free years of shit eh? :sherlock:

is it actually a freebie? Showtime does do PPV correct?

Relentless · 11-20-2008, 05:43 AM

it's a PPV, 40 bucks

scorpipede · 11-20-2008, 05:44 AM

that's what I figured. I'll get it regardless, it would've been nice to see a free Fedor fight.

Relentless · 11-20-2008, 05:46 AM

i'm ordering it too no doubt

11-15-2008, 04:26 PM	#1
Swizzie Negrodamus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adrenaland Posts: 6,366	Fedor-Arlovski headed to Showtime Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andre Arlovski*set for Showtime PPV - SI.com - Mixed Martial Arts Showtime Sports won't let a dispute with its former mixed martial arts promotional partner keep it from broadcasting the sport as soon as January, SI.com has learned. The premium cable network, in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions, will distribute and produce Affliction's Jan. 24 pay-per-view card topped by a five-round fight between WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC titleholder Andrei Arlovski. Official announcement will come Monday, confirmed Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio. In addition to Emelianenko-Arlovski -- a first meeting for Europe's best heavyweight mixed martial artists -- Matt Lindland is set to fight Renato "Babalu" Sobral, both of whom reigned victorious in the promotion's debut on July 19. Vitor Belfort, also a winner on the summer card, is expected to fight, though a rumored bout with Dream 2008 middleweight grand prix champion Gegard Mousasi appears unlikely, said Atencio. The evening's undercard, headlined by a light heavyweight tilt between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Vladimir Matyushenko, will air uninterrupted on HDNet. Kiril Sidelnikov -- whom Atencio referred to as "Baby Fedor" despite the fact the Russian has two losses in six fights compared to his fellow countryman's one defeat in 30 -- meets slugger Paul Buentello as well. Additional fights will be announced next week. Showtime, which first offered MMA in January 2007 as a stakeholder in ProElite, announced earlier this month an auction of the failed company's assets to recover collateral after two promissory notes totaling $4 million were defaulted upon. Executives at the network have declined comment on ProElite's failure or the auction, which ProElite hopes to avert through fundraising or negotiation but may ultimately avoid by filing for bankruptcy. The auction notice also prompted industry agents and managers to issue a joint statement in opposition of Showtime's maneuver making certain ProElite fighter contracts eligible for sale. The overriding belief is fighters should be freed from their deals after ProElite was in breach. __________________ 40-year old titty, that's your man's titty. 20-year old titty, community titty. ~Chris Rock~

11-15-2008, 04:48 PM	#2
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Sheikh Zubeer Slayer of Trolls, Reader of Men's Souls Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dana's World Posts: 4,748	I have Showtime free for one year, so does it mean I can watch it ? There are like over a dozen Showtime channels though, which one , __________________

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Relentless Future Convicted Rapist Tetris Champion! Super Flash Mario Bros Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida/West Milford, New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 18,549	the main showtime channel... __________________ Favorite Fighters - Anderson Silva / Quinton Jackson / Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira / Thiago Alves / Georges St. Pierre / BJ Penn / Brock Lesnar / Dustin Hazelett / Sean Sherk / Junior dos Santos / Nate Marquardt / The Miller Brothers / Killa B / Ryan Bader / Wilson Gouveia At Cameldog, we're not racist We hate everyone equally. Iron Horse Mixed Martial Arts American Top Team *Believe in the Power of One* *R.I.P Evan Tanner*

11-19-2008, 08:31 AM	#6
scorpipede Lemming Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,327	"The premium cable network, in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions, will distribute and produce Affliction's Jan. 24 pay-per-view card" why do we think this is free? Doesn't Showtime do PPV shows for Boxing? __________________

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JoeMimic Lemming Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 693	Probably smart because they weren't going to do shit for buys.

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Relentless Future Convicted Rapist Tetris Champion! Super Flash Mario Bros Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida/West Milford, New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 18,549	this sucks...i fucking can't stand Golden Boy Promotions __________________ Favorite Fighters - Anderson Silva / Quinton Jackson / Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira / Thiago Alves / Georges St. Pierre / BJ Penn / Brock Lesnar / Dustin Hazelett / Sean Sherk / Junior dos Santos / Nate Marquardt / The Miller Brothers / Killa B / Ryan Bader / Wilson Gouveia At Cameldog, we're not racist We hate everyone equally. Iron Horse Mixed Martial Arts American Top Team *Believe in the Power of One* *R.I.P Evan Tanner*

11-20-2008, 05:43 AM	#9
Relentless Future Convicted Rapist Tetris Champion! Super Flash Mario Bros Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida/West Milford, New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 18,549	it's a PPV, 40 bucks __________________ Favorite Fighters - Anderson Silva / Quinton Jackson / Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira / Thiago Alves / Georges St. Pierre / BJ Penn / Brock Lesnar / Dustin Hazelett / Sean Sherk / Junior dos Santos / Nate Marquardt / The Miller Brothers / Killa B / Ryan Bader / Wilson Gouveia At Cameldog, we're not racist We hate everyone equally. Iron Horse Mixed Martial Arts American Top Team *Believe in the Power of One* *R.I.P Evan Tanner*

11-20-2008, 05:44 AM	#10
scorpipede Lemming Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,327	that's what I figured. I'll get it regardless, it would've been nice to see a free Fedor fight. __________________

11-20-2008, 05:46 AM	#11
Relentless Future Convicted Rapist Tetris Champion! Super Flash Mario Bros Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida/West Milford, New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 18,549	i'm ordering it too no doubt __________________ Favorite Fighters - Anderson Silva / Quinton Jackson / Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira / Thiago Alves / Georges St. Pierre / BJ Penn / Brock Lesnar / Dustin Hazelett / Sean Sherk / Junior dos Santos / Nate Marquardt / The Miller Brothers / Killa B / Ryan Bader / Wilson Gouveia At Cameldog, we're not racist We hate everyone equally. Iron Horse Mixed Martial Arts American Top Team *Believe in the Power of One* *R.I.P Evan Tanner*

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