(“The Wizard” @ Ozzfest 2005)
TheMMANews and MMAJunkie are reporting that the music for Affliction’s second MMA event (October 11th, Las Vegas) will be provided by 59-year-old rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne, who is sponsored by Affliction clothing, had been rumored to be the live performer at “Banned” in May, but Megadeth got the gig instead.
The heavy metal interludes from Dave Mustaine & Co. at Affliction’s debut card were criticized by many MMA fans, but I dig Megadeth, so their presence was fine with me, especially because they stuck to old classics and didn’t play any new material. As long as Ozzy stays away from “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and digs into the Black Sabbath songbook (i.e., “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” maybe some “Sweet Leaf” or “The Wizard”), he should be good. Also, Andrei Arlovski is going to beat Josh Barnett via decision; you heard it here first.
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I think the band thing is awesome. It's a hell of a lot better than watching promos for the next shitty upcoming fight card, or listening to Rogan and Goldie prattle on.
I think all MMA shows should be part concert, it's pretty kick ass. Even if it is over the hill rockers. I guess it could be worse, I hear NKOTB is making a comeback.