View Full Version : Affliction Announces Partnership With Donald Trump.


Blair_Wells#32
06-04-2008, 07:01 PM
The following is a press release from Affliction:
Affliction will pull out its Trump card Thursday when the company officially announces its partnership with Donald J. Trump at a press conference to be held in Trump Tower at 12:00PM. Trump will take the podium to address the press and outline his involvement with Affliction and their entry into the world of professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) with their first event named, “Affliction Banned,” slated for July 19th 2008 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“We are very excited to be partnering with the most recognized and accomplished business mogul in the world," said Tom Atencio, vice president of Affliction. “Trump is a true visionary who shares our belief in the future of MMA.”

“I have been a fan of professional sports since childhood, and I am particularly impressed by the athleticism, courage, and strength of these disciplined athletes.” said Donald J. Trump. “This particular sport resembles my business style of being fast paced, strategic, and aggressive…remembering to never give up. I am particularly excited to partner with Affliction and become a major player in promotion of MMA; the youngest and fastest growing sport to emerge in the last century.”

“Affliction Banned” features a star-studded fight card with Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianko (27-1), the former undisputed PRIDE champion and Russian M-1 legend, taking on former 2-time UFC heavyweight title-holder Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), in the main event.

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wow with so much money backing them i guess they can afford another card.

Spare Moody
06-04-2008, 07:31 PM
great. another blowhard loudmouth in charge of an MMA organization. oh well.....at least his $$$ will ensure good cards

enadeus
06-07-2008, 01:53 AM
I think this may mean a prime time event on NBC :hitit:

Palma
06-07-2008, 05:17 AM
Looks like the boys at Zuffa might be loosing their grip on the control of MMA.

Palma
06-07-2008, 05:18 AM
I guess we all know where Tito Ortiz is going!

Thoth
06-07-2008, 08:49 AM
Good.

Competition breeds Quality.

makaveli777
06-07-2008, 11:58 PM
Yes and this a real condentor to the UFC, it will make things better for fighters, its good for the sport.