Fedor Emelianenko proved once again why he is the No. 1 Heavyweight Mixed Martial Artist in the world last night when he defeated Tim Sylvia in just 36 seconds of the first round at Affliction: Banned.
It was just one of seven fights that didn't go the distance at Affliction's debut MMA show last night that featured guys like Andrei Arlovski, Josh Barnett, Ben Rothwell, Pedro Rizzo, Matt Lindland, and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to name a few.
Fight Results:
Paul Buentello def. Gary Goodridge by Unanimous Decision
Vitor Belfort def. Terry Martin by KO in Round Two
Mike Pyle def. JJ Ambrose by Rear naked choke in Round One
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Edwin Dewees by TKO in Round One
Matt Lindland def. Fabio Nagao by Unanimous Decision
Renato Babalu Sobral def. Mike Whitehead by Unaniomous Decision
Mark Hominick def. Savant Young by Armbar in Round Two
Josh Barnett def. Pedro Rizzo by KO in Round Two
Andrei Arlovski def. Ben Rothwell by KO in Round Three
Fedor Emelianenko def. Tim Sylvia by Rear Naked Choke in Round One
It was a night of exciting Heavyweight bouts starting with Josh Barnett and Pedro Rizzo's stand up battle that ended in surprise when Barnett knocked out the Brazilian with a devastating left hook and finished him off with a couple of hammer strikes.
- B/R Ticket Guide
Andrei Arlovski put on a stand up clinic with Ben Rothwell and showed the Heavyweight division that he is still a threat. His training with Freddie Roach has obviously paid off and now he is in a position to challenge Fedor for the WAMMA title, but he might have to get through Barnett first.
The main event of the night was Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia. It didn't disappoint, unless you don't like it when fights don't last longer than a minute. Sylvia, walking to the ring with an American flag around his neck, was welcomed with boos from the audience while Fedor, who was stoic as always, was given a very loud ovation from the sold out arena.
The fight started with both men touching gloves in the center of the ring, Tim threw a left jab that Fedor avoided. The two moved to one side of the ring and that's when the beginning of the end started.
Fedor faked a right hook followed by a lightning fast left hook that landed, then a right hook that missed. They locked up for about half a second and then Fedor threw a left uppercut followed by a left hook. From there it was a right hook, left hook, right hook, left hook, right hook, and finally a left hook that sent Sylvia to the canvas.
Once Tim hit the ground, Fedor used his body and head as a punching bag eventually making Sylvia turtle up. That's when Emelianenko secured his hooks, rolled the big man over and sunk in the choke. At just 36 seconds in the first round, Fedor Emelianenko defeated Tim Sylvia and became the first WAMMA Heavyweight Champion.
After the fight, Fedor was asked who he would like to fight next which is usually when he says something like "whoever they put me against," but this time he called out Randy Couture, who happened to be in attendance.
The two faced each other in the middle of the ring and both agreed they would like to fight. Couture cited his contractual disputes with the UFC as being the obstacle in the way of that fight happening.
Even Dana White seemed impressed by the Russian's performance as he was quoted after learning that Fedor dispatched of Sylvia in less than a minute:
"It does (change my opinion)..." "Tim Sylvia was a real opponent."
And who wouldn't be impressed by a guy that finished Sylvia faster than both Couture or Nogueira or anyone for that matter?
All in all Affliction put on a great first show, I hope they have the same success in their future events. I know I'll be watching.
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4 months ago
Who's Next??? I'd Like To See Fedor Fight Kimbo Slice...
from 4 months ago
BOOOOOOOOO! Kimbo would be a wast of glove leather. Fedor and Anderson Silva!
from 4 months ago
I'm with dorthy. Kimbo who? what? Oh, he hasn't fought ANYONE that would put him in the same class as Fedor. Sorry Kimbo fans, its only fair. Fedor can't waste his time on every regualar guy out there. Its would like a hitter in the minor leagues calling on Roger Clemens. Or an NCAA player calling on Kevin Garnett for a little one on one. Get with it. Although, Silva and Fedor would be the Ultimate fight in this decade.
from 4 months ago
Hi Dorothy, Anderson has too much to loose if he was to fight Fedor... it'll never happen. Looking at the current state of Rampages situation, that fight could be possible.
from 4 months ago
Micah,
Kimbo vs Fedor would sell out and people would love it! Fedor would make millions off this fight, and belive it or not, it would be great for his American marketing campaign . Fedor would make Slice look really bad and it would be so fun to watch. Brother this is mma, let the dogs fight. Your reference to other sports don't work in this sport, the people want to see a train wreck if fighting. Purists should stay in team sports... : )
4 months ago
Special Report has a full inside look at the Tim Sylvia vs Fedor Emelianenko fight and the full fight for free. They also talk about the upcoming Randy Couture vs Fedor Emelianenko fight
4 months ago
Fedor made it look effortless - amazing.
4 months ago
i work in iraq and would love love to know if this fight will surface on the AFN network soon? we get the UFC fights on tuesdays but this is a major 36 sec fight we would love to see.
Thank You, US contractor
4 months ago
Fedor is an absolute animal. I had no doubt he would beat Sylvia, I'm just surprised in how quickly he got it done.
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4 months ago
all i can say is wow. tims not the best but i thought he would at least hit fedor but i guess i was wrong
4 months ago
I don't believe Fedor beating Tim Silvia, changes anything, have you watched Silvias last few UFC fights? He looked like a big clumsy goof, certainly not main event material, in a word, another has been. From where I stand, it looks like the only real fighter Affiliction has is Fedor, the rest are UFC castoffs. I think Randy Couture wouldn't last long with Fedor either, but give Brock Lesnar a little octagon experience, and that may be a good fight, Lesnar manhandled Frank Mir, with no problem, before falling victim to inexperience. Anderson Silva, is still number one, in my humble opinion, he's taken on and defeated all comers, that thing with Irvin was a joke.
from 4 months ago
Sylvia may have not looked too impressive with his last wins lately but he still won, and he beat Brandon Vera and he has two wins over Andrei Arlovski. And speaking of Arlovski, he left the UFC with wins over Jake O' Brien and Fabricio Werdum, the guy that beat Vera and Gonzaga and will probably be the guy to fight the winner of Mir and Nogueira.
4 months ago
I agree Robert. I am not a Silvia fan, nor do I think he is a great fighter. Is he pretty good? Sure, he's alright. Fedor outclassed Silvia. Doesn't mean Fedor is the top fighter in the world but he is defiantly up there. I still disagree with Lesnar, he doesn't need a little octagon experience, he needs a lot of octagon experience.
4 months ago
I was being kind, about Lesnar, yes he needs alot of experience, but with his wrestling background in the NCAA and his obvious massive stregnth, I believe he could, with guys like Fedor, revitalize the heavyweight class.
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