- Posted by Razor on June 5, 2008
According to MMAYOU Affliction is set to announce its official partnership with Donal Trump at a press conference to be held at Trump Tower. Trump, who has been a long time fan of Mixed Martial Arts seeks to partner with Affliction and help the new company become a major player in the promotion of MMA.
“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.”
The first event “Affliction
Banned” will be held this July in Anaheim California. It 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.
The
exciting four-fight undercard is loaded with Josh “The Baby Faced
Assassin” Barnett (22-5), of Seattle, facing-off stateside for the
first time in two years in a grudge match against the only opponent to
ever knock him out, Brazilian strongman Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo (16-7).