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Emelianenko-Buentello Fight Called Off At Affliction: Banned Weigh-ins

Posted By: Bruno Published in Fight Shows

Jul

Aleksander did not receive medical clearance to fight so the Aleksander Emelianenko vs Paul Buentello bout have be remove from the event unless there is later approval.

The two fighters were not called out to weigh in in their proper order and after all other fighters had been weighed it was learned that Emelianenko was unable to receive medical clearance.

All of the other fighters made weight for the Affliction: Banned event.

Update: Gary Goodridge will now replace Aleks to fight Paul Buentello.

MAIN CARD (PPV)

* Fedor Emelianenko (230) vs. Tim Sylvia (263)
* Andrei Arlovski (241) vs. Ben Rothwell (264)
* Josh Barnett (256) vs. Pedro Rizzo (242)
* Renato “Babalu” Sobral (201) vs. Mike Whitehead (206)
* Matt Lindland (185) vs. Fabio Nascimento (185)
* Edwin Dewees (205) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205)
* J.J. Ambrose (170) vs. Mike Pyle (171)
* Ray Lazama (186) vs. Justin Levens (189) *

PRELIMINARY CARD (FSN)

* Paul Buentello vs. Gary Goodridge
* Vitor Belfort (185) vs. Terry Martin (185.5)
* Mark Hominick (144) vs. Savant Young (145)

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JEF

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 20:57:22 from 99.236.249.147

WTF!!!

Ric Flair

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:06:32 from 67.174.242.75

WTF Indeed!

Bigevil1

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:11:04 from 24.64.223.204

Anyone have any insite to why he wasnt cleared?

Bruno: Check This Answer in the Forum

bigbomtom

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:11:05 from 68.189.55.26

thats messed. thats was fight of the night for sure. nice match up. aleks would of had his work cut out no doubt.

Pano Boy

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:24:45 from 70.95.101.251

I was looking forward to this fight, especially cuz it was supposed to be FREE on FSN…

JOn D

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:29:14 from 68.149.63.208

Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio and Emelianenko declined to comment after the weigh ins. Does this mean there might still be a chance for this fight yet?

JOn D

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:31:22 from 68.149.63.208

Are you kiddin me AE would end PB. have you seen AE fight. Pauls thanking his lucky stars for sure.

ACOSTA

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 21:56:30 from 88.157.92.194

That suxx…I’m a fan of Emelianenko brothers.

Rhino

Says, in 7-18-2008 at 22:47:50 from 68.144.228.181

Hepatitis??? Don’t get tattoo’s in Russia Kids! and stay away from those ruski whores!

MMAGiantSilva

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 00:13:38 from 71.76.239.218

yeah Hepatitis is the same thing I heard as well from a few sources.

Gary Goodridge will be his replacement.

My guess Buentillo smashs him. Good for Paul because he woulda had a real tough time with Aleks who is one of my favorite fighters (granted i am biased due because I am Russian.)

MMAGiantSilva

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 00:15:20 from 71.76.239.218

Oops looks like Bruno is one step ahead of me and reported it above must have missed it.

Bruno u r a great for MMA and we appreciate everything you do and the work you put in in maintaining this site.
Bruno: Thanks, I wish I had more time to spend on the site.

twalker

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 01:44:20 from 67.165.110.75

That blows big time.

Whisker Biscuit

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 10:50:21 from 70.177.78.146

WTF?? Hepatitis? Damnit! That would have been the ultimate gate keeper fight. Both of these guys fold against top flight competition so it would have been interesting to see how it played out. Maybe someone should slip Buentello some Hepatitis so it would be a mutual risk thing.

theres fight in him yet

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 12:15:55 from 64.146.118.66

wow. I’m really quite bummed about this. Had this been a UFC card we’d be left with a night full of nobodies. Thankfully this is the most stacked card EVER!

hoplite301

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 17:43:44 from 74.236.105.133

It is supposed to be Hepatitus

hoplite301

Says, in 7-19-2008 at 17:49:07 from 74.236.105.133

I have to totally disagree with what you are saying about the UFC being full of nobodies. Alex was not even the main event or Co main event. The UFC has never been deeper at each Weight Class and the competition is at it’s best. Think before you write.