Bam Bam Heads To Affliction

T-Bone · 07-09-2008, 11:57 PM

Edwin Dewees confirms multi-fight deal with Affliction | MMAjunkie.com

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As part of his agreement to fill in for Vernon White at the July 19 "Affliction: Banned" event, Edwin Dewees has earned a multi-fight deal the upstart promotion.

Dewees (35-12), who fights former PRIDE stand-out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (13-3) at the Affliction show, trains at Ken Shamrock's Lion's Den in Scottsdale, Ariz., and representatives from the gym today confirmed the signing.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"This is obviously a great opportunity for me," Dewees stated in today's press release. "Affliction has done an unbelievable job in organizing a world-class event, with some of the biggest names in the sport on the fight card."

As MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) first reported, White was scratched from the event after failing a drug test (due to a banned diuretic) following a May 31 Xtreme Fighting Association event in Las Vegas. Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio immediately targeted Dewees a former UFC fighter and cast member from "The Ultimate Fighter 4."

"We definitely had our sites set on Dewees, and I am very happy to announce that he has signed a multi-fight deal with us," Atencio stated. "Dewees was our first choice as a replacement for White. He is a great addition to our all-world-caliber card."

Although the White-Nogueira fight had been slated for the FSN portion of the event, the cable station will now instead air a bout between Vitor Belfort and Terry Martin (in addition to Paul Buentello vs. Aleksander Emelianenko). The Dewees vs. Nogueira fight will take place on the un-aired preliminary card.

For the latest on "Affliction: Banned," including the night's pay-per-view main card, check out the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

takeAnap · 07-10-2008, 12:16 AM

Nice find T-Bone! This is great for Bam Bam! I'm looking foward to seeing him back in action!

opsy · 07-10-2008, 01:04 AM

Guess he is moving up to 205 for this. Going to be a rough night for him.

takeAnap · 07-10-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by opsy

Guess he is moving up to 205 for this. Going to be a rough night for him.

LOL! It sure will be... Real tough opponent to debut against!

Mulla · 07-10-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by opsy

Guess he is moving up to 205 for this. Going to be a rough night for him.

Seems a strange move to me, he wasnt even a particularly big MW was he?

FatCat · 07-10-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulla

Seems a strange move to me, he wasnt even a particularly big MW was he?

No he wasn't. I'm sure he's only doing it because of the short notice. Hopefully he drops back down for his next fight.

T-Bone · 07-10-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FatCatMC

No he wasn't. I'm sure he's only doing it because of the short notice. Hopefully he drops back down for his next fight.

Yeah, short notice weight sounds about right.

Good job by Affliction working this out so they don't just throw a no-name at Lil Nog...or cancel his fight altogether.

Crashsti · 07-10-2008, 10:17 AM

Dewees has had alot of opportunities as far as his career is concerned. Just never being able to get those big wins at the top level. This is a great chance to prove something but not an easy opponent to do it against.