It’s possible that the new MMA promotion that was to be a joint effort between Golden Boy and Affliction is history. According to Fightline.com, Adam Swift is reporting that Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy are torpedoing the deal due to “control issues.” Swift also says the situation is still “fluid,” and that his source is “unconfirmed.”

The company had already signed Matt Lindland and was rumored to be pursing Fedor Emilananeko, according to last week’s edition of Inside MMA.

This would be another shocking turn of events in the MMA promotion world. It brings up a lot of questions.

Why would Golden Boy pull out after already signing Lindland? Why would Golden Boy pull out if a Fedor deal was possible? And why would Affliction be causing problems in terms of “control?” After all, they are the CLOTHING company, and Golden Boy are the promoters.

Personally, I wouldn’t mind if this deal bit the dust. As I recently wrote, MMA is risking a serious case of over exposure right now, and another major promotion might be too much.

Stay tuned on this one.