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A camera follows Aleksander Emelianenko backstage at the Affliction Banned weigh-in’s. He get confronted by Josh Barnett for talking a little shit in recent interview. Alek was scratch off the card at the last minute for an undisclosed reason by the CSAC. It was later rumored that he tested positive for Hepatitis B.

Emelianenko has denied that the has Hepatitis B and said getting in the required paperwork was to blame for his removal from the card.

Alek watching the fight:

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MMANews is reporting, that Aleksander Emelianenko, brother of Top heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, tested positive for Hepatitis B, which caused the drama during the weigh-ins at “Affliction Banned” and lead to Emelianenko being denied a license by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Emelianenko was ultimately replaced by MMA veteran Gary Goodridge who lost decision to Paul Buentello in the opening fight of “Affliction Banned”.

Wiki Hepatitis B:

Hepatitis B virus infects the liver of hominoidae, including humans, and causes an inflammation called hepatitis. It is a DNA virus and one of many unrelated viruses that cause viral hepatitis. The proportion of the world’s population currently infected with the virus is estimated at 3 to 6%, but up to a third have been exposed. Symptoms of the acute illness caused by the virus include liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice, and rarely, death. Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, a fatal disease with very poor response to current chemotherapy.[3] The infection is preventable by vaccination.[4]

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Affliction Banned, July 19 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Headlining the card is a heavyweight superfight between Fedro Emelianenko and former two time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia.

CageToday will have live results of the under card starting at 6pm EST, with the PPV following at 9pm EST.

main card

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia
Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell
Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo
Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead
Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Nascimento
Edwin Dewees vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
JJ Ambrose vs. Mike Pyle
Ray Lazama vs. Justin Levens

preliminary card

Paul Buentello vs. Gary Goodridge
Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin
Mark Hominick vs. Savant Young

Affliction Banned Links

Affliction Banned Weigh-In Results
Affliction Banned Preview and Predictions
Arlovski Professional Boxer?

Affliction Banned Videos

Interview with Arlovski Arlovski
Interview with Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett Interview
Countdown to Affliction Banned
Affliction Promoter Tom Atencio Interview

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MAIN CARD

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)
JJ Ambrose (170) vs. Mike Pyle (171)
Ray Lazama (186) vs. Justin Levens (189)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Paul Buentello vs. Aleksander Emelianenko - Cancelled*
Vitor Belfort (185) vs. Terry Martin (185.5)
Mark Hominick (144) vs. Savant Young (145)

*Paul Buentello and Aleksander Emelianenko didn’t weigh-in, a problem with Emelianenko medical clearance is rumored to be the cause (CSAC strikes again). Stay tune to CageToday as this story develops.

UPDATE:
The Buentello vs. Emelianenko fight was canceled by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), after Emelianenko failed to meet the medical licensing requirements.

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What: Affliction: BANNED When: July 19, 2008 Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA Watch: Pay Per View Here’s the latest on Affliction: BANNED: Main Card Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia @ HW Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo @ HW Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Negao @ MW Ben Rothwell vs. ??? @ HW Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead @ LHW Rodrigo Rogerio Nogueira vs. Vernon White [...]