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MMA Videos / mma / Fedor vs. Rogers: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective:
This week we’ll be taking a look at Strikeforce’s debut on CBS Primetime held this past Saturday, November 7th outside of Chicago, Illinois at the Sears Centre. The evening featured a heavyweight clash between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers, but also notable appearances from Jake Shields, Jason Miller, and Gegard Mousasi.
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – The key words going into Strikeforce and M-1
Global’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” main event on Saturday were “puncher’s chance.”
Who knew those words referred to WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko?
Emelianenko survived an early scare at from the previously
undefeated, hard-hitting Brett Rogers and delivered a devastating right
hand in the second frame to keep the legend of “The Last Emperor”
alive.
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Emelianenko right crumples Rogers; Russian... Read Full Story
During last night's Strikeforce (which was solid by the way), EA Sports ran a short teaser for their upcoming MMA game. Showing Brett Rogers and Fedor Emelianenko duking it out, I have to say, the footage looks quite good for a work in progress. Seeing Big John in there doesn't hurt either. However, as it will undoubtedly go against the UFC's existing product, I think it will really come down to the rosters. Unless EA really screws up the controls that is, something I do not see... Read Full Story
To my right, UFC fighter Tim Credeur and top Brazilian jiu-jitsu black
belt and trainer Tim "Panda" Burill are demonstrating a particularly
vicious guillotine choke/neck crank hybrid.
"This is grimy, bro," Credeur tells the students gathered around him.
"Like if you were in my gym and did this, you'd be taking a day off
grimy, but for you guys this is a perfect way to end the fight."
As I look around, Tim Kennedy, Gray Maynard, Damacio Page, and Jorge Rivera are all working on... Read Full Story
If Fedor Emelianenko wasn’t a star before Saturday night, he should be one now.
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Fedor’s legend grows with KO win
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The Fedor vs Rogers Fight Replay | Live Stream . The Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing organization placed in San Jose, Calif.. The main card saw Fedor the Last Emperor Emelianenko VS Brett the Grim Rogers. at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This November 7, 2009. Fedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers . It will be the main event for Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers being promoted by Strikeforce & M-1 Global organizations. While Rogers is heavier by at... Read Full Story
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le, who recently vacated his belt, said the fighter's unexpected decision to return to competition at the Dec. 19 "Strikeforce: Evolution" event resulted from the delay of another Hollywood gig.
However, new champ Jake Shields, who defeated Jason "Mayhem" Miller Saturday at the "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers" event to claim Le's vacated belt, isn't buying it.
He said Le's return to... Read Full Story
Fedor Vs Rogers live Streaming , Fedor vs Rogers broadcast live online at UFC Strikef orce for the interim heavyweight title. In his Strikeforce debut, top heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko will face unbeaten Brett Rogers. The fight will be Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 pm ET / PT and can be seen on CBS and Showtime. Fedor, PRIDE entersStrikeforce old former champion with a 26-fight winning streak with 20 strike. The signing of a three-fight deal with Strikeforce in August and had been scheduled... Read Full Story
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MMA Videos / mma / Shields picks up Strikeforce title with win over ‘Mayhem’
In the battle for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight belt, Jake Shields won a unanimous decision 48-47, 49-46, 49-46. Despite having the Chicago crowd squarely against him, Shields employed an effective, smothering offense to grind out the win over Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
In the first round, Shields got a quick takedown, and did some damage on the ground. Mayhem got up, but then was... Read Full Story
Fedor Emelianenko is ready for his close-up. The Russian mixed martial artist will no longer be his sport's least-seen superstar after Saturday night, when CBS showcases his Strikeforce debut against Brett Rogers to a national audience. The scrappy Bay Area promotions company signed Emelianenko this summer when UFC balked at his demands. Strikeforce then struck a deal to put him on the Tiffany Network, which still believes this nascent sport can keep coveted young male viewers glued to... Read Full Story
