The American Fight League got a lot of press when they first started out, signing former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley and also top female fighter Tara LaRosa. And then the bottom fell out. They had at least one show planned for the fall, and canceled it, saying they would re-group and kick off 2009 with a bang. I absolutely support the promotion and hope they do. I checked their Web site and it looks like the last entry in the news section is from Jan. 3. Here it is:CEO, BJ Santiago wasn't surprised to hear that the Arena Football League had canceled it's entire 2009 schedule to the economic crunch. "It's not just us in a holding pattern", Santiago commented. "This is affecting major organizations all over the country. People are writing us off and I don't mind. I've been an underdog all of my life. I grew up having nothing, but a desire to work hard and my dreams. The AFL will succeed I guarantee you that. We're just not moving fast enough for everyone else. We are right on schedule according to our watches". COO, Jon Hatton was also optimistic for the upcoming 2009 season billed as "AFL '09". "We've worked hard to establish good business relationships with everyone we meet. Our fighters are happy, our partners are happy, and we are looking forward to a great 2009. Just wait and see what we have planned". The AFL will relaunch it's popular brand of MMA in early 2009.
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