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By Charttopper Sylvia put a three fight losing streak to an end after defeating Jason Riley in September via TKO in the first round. Since losing the UFC heavyweight title to Randy Couture at UFC 68 in March of 2007, Sylvia has gone 2-4 with further losses to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Fedor Emelianenko, and former boxing champ Ray Mercer. Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia (25-6) is hopeful that he’ll have his next mixed martial arts bout in Japan on New Years Eve. On Friday Sylvia said that as far as he is concerned he’ll be fighting at the DREAM/World Victory Road “Dynamite!! 2009″ event in Saitama, Japan on Dec. 31st. Sylvia told MMAjunkie.com [...]   [read the full post]

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By Charttopper 4. Besiki Gerenava (10-1-1) def. Chuck Grigsby (USA East/19-6) via split decision Russia Legion def. USA East 5-0 About M-1 GLOBAL (www.m-1global.com) has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. Home to the undisputed heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko, Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi, and Sherdog.com’s number one European MMA prospect Karl Amoussou, M-1 has a stable featuring some of the world’s greatest fighters. M-1 produces fight series such as the M-1 Challenge, the World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts, the M-1 Selection, and its brand new premium fight series “M-1 Breakthrough.”   [read the full post]

By Mike Fagan 1. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar - This isn't as far off as it might seem at first glance.  Emelianenko's contract with Strikeforce (and the management aspect of M-1) only lasts two more fights, making a 2010 year-end UFC supershow feasible, if unlikely.  While the fight doesn't need an...

By Nick Thomas Jerry Millen talks co-promotion, Fedor and PRIDE. [at the 4:30 min mark] Strikeforce: Emelianenko vs. Rogers coverage

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By Charttopper AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (November 24, 2009) – M-1 Global and Strikeforce announced today that the international audience reports from broadcasters all over the world revealed an unprecedented number of viewers for the November 7th “Fedor vs. Rogers” MMA event from Chicago, Illinois. Scott Coker, founder and owner of Strikeforce and experienced MMA promoter responded “We are thrilled with the tremendous viewership figures that the Fedor vs Rogers event generated overseas. The results clearly demonstrate the appreciation that fans worldwide have for a number of M-1 Global and Strikeforce mixed martial arts superstars including the number one fighter on the planet – Fedor Emelianenko – and his opponent Brett Rogers.”   [read the full post]

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By Leland Roling I want to fight soon, and I want to fight Alistar. I’m 100% healthy and took zero damage in the fight; so I’m ready to go right now. As I said Strikeforce is my home; I love Strikeforce and in my opinion Alistar holding the title belt is an insult to every fighter in this organization, every fan and...

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When UFC President Dana White criticizes Fedor Emelianenko's decision to fight on M-1 Global and Strikeforce co-promoted cards instead of fighting in the UFC, he likes to say it's proof that Fedor doesn't want to fight the best on a consistent basis. Specifically, White says:read more

By Kid Nate 7 Jake Shields solidified his unlikely status as a top middleweight by beating Jason "Mayhem" Miller at Strikforce: Fedor vs Rogers and taking the Strikeforce middleweight belt. Strikeforce boss Scott Coker has stated that Shields could return to welterweight now that they've beefed...

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By Chart Topper Long have many, many MMA hardcore fans heralded Fedor Emelianenko as the worlds greatest fighter, but he’s never seemed to be able to get the popularity that many of his peers enjoy, especially in North America. If the Strikeforce show, and the resultant increase in fan viewership is any indication, the Fedor train is starting to roll down the tracks. Opinion. Long have many, many MMA hardcore fans heralded Fedor Emelianenko as the worlds greatest fighter, but he’s never seemed to be able to get the popularity that many of his peers enjoy, especially in North America. If the Strikeforce show, and the resultant increase in fan viewership is any indication, the Fedor train is [...]   [read the full post]

By Kid Nate 6 Gegard Mousasi pounded out #18 Sokoudjou at Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers and now occupies a unique position in MMA -- being a non-UFC fighter who would be an immediate threat to contend for the UFC title who isn't Fedor Emelianenko or a lightweight (yes, I'm excluding Jake Shields on pur...

By Kid Nate In August it was the failure of #6 Josh Barnett to meet the licensing requirements of the CSAC and the resulting collapse of Affliction as a fight promotion that prevented Fedor from fighting. Nominal Strikeforce champ #11 Alistair Overeem is expected to return to Strikeforce in 2010 to d...

After going 4-1 picking the winners on Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, here are the fearless main-card predictions for UFC 105, slated for Saturday in ... MMA Gospel - Brock Lesnar and the Top Four UFC Heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko ...Fighters.com

By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Strikeforce World Middleweight Title Jake Shields def Jason Miller Update2] MMAjunkie.com Fight Biz: Fedor, Strikeforce deliver for CBS with solid ratings - MMAjunkie.com. Update3] A Fedor in Chicago's cap, Strikeforce CEO praises fan base after exciting show - Chicago Sun-Times.

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With Shields' eyes set on the vacant welterweight belt, StrikeForce CEO Scott Coker told Sherdog that he has no problem with it: “That's really up to Jake,” ... “Cyborg” vs. Coenen Likely for January Strikeforce Event in MiamiMMAFrenzy.com

By Chart Topper The solid ratings mean Strikeforce should return to the CBS airwaves in early 2010. Strikeforce and CBS executives were mum on future plans last week during pre-event festivities for “Fedor vs. Rogers.” “Those are decisions that will be made next week once we’ve had a chance … to look at the numbers,” Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). Saturday nights CBS broadcast of the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event netted a viewer high of 5.46 million viewers during the main event bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. The average number of viewers for the evening totaled 4.04 million which earned CBS a 2.5 household rating. The show scored top ratings in the adults [...]   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper Interestingly, Arlovski, who is coming off a pair of knockout losses this year to Fedor Emelianenko in January and Brett Rogers in June, could have fought on the Fedor vs. Rogers card this past weekend. Arlovski was offered Mike Whitehead, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (Whitehead and Sokoudjou would have moved up in weight) and finally Antonio Silva, but parties could not agree to the matchups. This December, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (15-7) will make his MMA return with Strikeforce or as part of the Sengoku or Dynamite!! 2009 on New Year’s Eve shows in Japan. FanHouse has learned that Arlovski’s management has been in discussions with the aforementioned organizations and Arlovski is currently training to potentia...   [read the full post]

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By Chart Topper The world’s top heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, may be out for up to six months according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Strikeforce could do well to have Overeem defend his title in the mean time, since the Dutch fighter has yet to do so since winning the belt in November of 2007. Photo courtesy of Tracy Lee and her CombatLifestyle.com photo gallery of Saturdays Strikeforce show. The world’s top heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, may be out for up to six months according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Emelianenko injured his left hand in a bout against Brett Rogers this past weekend. He defeated Rogers in the second round via TKO in the main event on Saturday night. The LA Times talked with [...]   [read the full post]

It was back then that Strikeforce's CEO, Scott Coker, announced that Shields would make his middleweight debut against Robbie Lawler. “Cung Le is a friend ... Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers: Mayhem Miller vs Jake Shields videoExaminer.com What's next for Fedor?Baltimore Sun

Rogers took a hard right hand to the chin from Fedor Emelianenko in the second round of their Strikeforce headliner on CBS and was unable to recover. ... Strikeforce Success A Victory For UFC TooHeavy.com (satire) (blog) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers main event videoExaminer.com

By Kid Nate BE commenter MMALogic did a very capable job of describing how a fighter, even a seemingly non-charismatic fighter like Fedor can become a star: The closer a fighter can get to being viewed as a "lead" character in a movie the more potential they have.

By Leland Roling Following Saturday night's TKO victory over Brett Rogers on CBS, Fedor Emelianenko's stock has surely risen with the North American MMA fanbase. Not only did Fedor deal with the pressures of being the fighter in which M-1 Global and Strikeforce are hinging much of their future upon, but h...

By Leland Roling Saturday evening's Strikeforce main event went as expected for many fans as former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko threw a devastating overhand right that knocked Brett Rogers out at the 1:48 mark of the second round. The post-fight reaction wasn't very forgiving as some...

By Nick Thomas The answer to the question: "Can Fedor really make the transition from ring to cage?" Image via sherdog.com and combatlifestyle.com Strikeforce: Emelianenko vs. Rogers coverage

At the open workouts, middleweight Scott Smith showed his devotion to his sponsor by sporting Affliction boots. It was announced that Smith will face Cung ... Strikeforce Draws Sellout Crowd For Primetime Network DebutSportsBusiness Daily (subscription)

By Kid Nate Scott Coker Talks About The Strikeforce Event -- Ariel Helwani Rating the Strikeforce 'Fedor vs Rogers' Show -- Kelvin Hunt Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Hangover -- Zak Woods Scott Coker Says Strikeforce to Announce Two Heavyweight Signings -- Brent Brookhouse

By Michael Rome Fedor Emelianenko:  Fedor is a big winner coming out of the first Strikeforce CBS show.  His previous largest audience in the United States was at just about 100,000 viewers for Affliction.  Close to 5 million viewers watched him knock Brett Rogers out in spectacular fashion in a show buil...

By Chart Topper With the first collaboration between Strikeforce, M-1 Global, and CBS finished, one has to think that the respective companies are quite happy with the end results. Here’s our take on the night, in our usual column we call “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” The Good Free, Free, Free. Jason “Mayhem” Miller’s entrance was exciting, and he brought some lacking showmanship to the night. The Bad The Ugly With the first collaboration between Strikeforce, M-1 Global, and CBS finished, one has to think that the respective companies are quite happy with the end results. Here’s our take on the night, in our usual column we call “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” The Good Free, Free, Free. The main event bout between Fedor Emelianenko [...]   [read the full post]

By Luke Thomas View more of Combatlifestyle.com's coverage of this event here.

EA Sports had a nice surprise for anyone who watched last night's Strikeforce MMA event on CBS - the very first trailer for their take on the super-popular ... Fedor vs. Rogers Fight Results: Strikeforce MMA Play by PlayIn Entertainment (blog)

By Kid Nate EA Sports is the premiere game manufacturing company in the world and I’ve been an EA Sports fan since Madden 1! For them to have Strikeforce in their game as the premiere league, we’re very honored." Scott Coker talking to Sherdog about 'EA Sports MMA' HT MMA Mania

By Chart Topper Fedor says he was never in any trouble against Brett Rogers and the only problem was the size difference. Rogers is still stunned by his loss and says he made one little mistake that cost him the match. Jake Shields talks about defeating “Mayhem” Miller and calls out Cung Le for dumping the middleweight belt only to return on December 19. Fedor says he was never in any trouble against Brett Rogers and the only problem was the size difference. Rogers is still stunned by his loss and says he made one little mistake that cost him the match. Jake Shields talks about defeating “Mayhem” Miller and calls out Cung Le for dumping the middleweight belt only to [...]   [read the full post]

By Kid Nate Fabricio Werdum calls out Fedor Emelianenko and Marloes Coenen calls out Cris Cyborg after their wins. HT: MMA Fanhouse Strikeforce: Emelianenko vs. Rogers coverage

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Strikeforce results: Gegard Mousasi defeats Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via tko ...Examiner.com Strikeforce Betting Picks - Gegard Mousasi vs. SokoudjouBetUs.com Gegard Mousasi TKOs Sokoudjou at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. RogersFanHouse (blog)

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By Michael Rome While I would love to see Fedor fight Brock Lesnar, there's a small part of me that thinks it should never happen.  For Fedor to lose his streak at the hands of a giant 60 pounds bigger than him seems like an injustice to the greatest fighter in the history of the sport.  I won't complain about see...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois -- The best fighter in the history of mixed martial arts did it again on Saturday night, as Russia's Fedor Emelianenko beat Minnesota's Brett Rogers by second-round technical knockout in the main event of the M-1 Global/Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers show.

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By Kid Nate Rogers survived an initial takedown, fought his way to his feet and forced Fedor against the cage. Fedor got free and rocked him with a hook. Then took him down. Battered Rogers with a barrage of hooks before getting the takedown. But Rogers reversed and scored with ground and pound before Fedo...

By Kid Nate The Strikeforce Middleweight Championship fight delivered with sustained back and forth action on the ground and standing in five tough rounds. Jake Shields took a unanimous decision despite having been saved by the bell while trapped in a rear naked choke at the end of the third round.

By Kid Nate In a fight to determine who might get the next shot at Fedor Emelianenko, the #1 heavyweight in the world,neither fighter left fans excited about their prospects to beat the best in the world. Fabricio Werdum, the #13 heavyweight in the world came in favored against Antonio Silva, the #22 r...

By Chart Topper The event will be broadcast live on CBS and feature a main event heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett “The Grim” Rogers and a middleweight title fight between Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller. The live quick results for the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event are as follows: (more…) is happy to bring MMA fans the live results for tonights “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and feature a main event heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett “The Grim” Rogers and a middleweight title [...]   [read the full post]

By Kid Nate But regardless of what happens tonight, Fedor Emelianenko will remain the greatest heavyweight fighter in the history of MMA for the foreseeable future. Only one athlete has a comparable resume -- Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira -- and Fedor has beaten Nogueira convincingly twice.

FanHouse spoke to Strikeforce heavyweight star Fabricio Werdum, who faces Antonio Silva on Saturday night, about getting his career back on track following his release from the UFC, whether he minds fighting another Brazilian, and why he thinks he should fight Fedor Emelianenko next....

By Luke Thomas Today on "MMA Nation" we'll be joined by WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown. We'll talk to him about what his ATT-teammate Antonio Silva needs to do to win tonight, his upcoming fight at WEC 44 with Jose Aldo and much more. And, of course, lots of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers talk along wil...

By Leland Roling What many fans seem to forget is just how amazing Fedor Emelianenko is as a fighter. He's one of the first fighters in history to be equally great at nearly all aspects of mixed martial arts. He can grapple both offensively and defensively with some of the best jiu-jitsu fighters in the world w...

By Anton Tabuena It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of this incredible fight card that our partners at STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global have put together," said WAMMA Rankings Chairman, Andrew Falzon. "It is another landmark night for the sport on national television and a rare opportunity for fans nat...

By Kid Nate Brandon Cash vs Shane Del Rosario Del Rosario is talking about Fedor(!). I think I hear Leland getting worked up about this one already. Round 1 Cash shoots, fails. Cash drops him with a huge hook, Del Rosario pulls guard but he's taking a beating. Cash with mount to  side mount, back to mount. Del...

By Chart Topper The official weigh-ins for the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event took place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Both headliners Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers made weight while only one fighter from the preliminary card had trouble making his contracted weight. MAIN CARD The official weigh-ins for the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event took place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Both headliners Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers made weight while only one fighter from the preliminary card had trouble making his contracted weight. The weigh-in event was open to the public on Friday [...]   [read the full post]

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By Luke Thomas He's definitely a different fighter," said Rogers of the heavyweight champion, who will put his legacy and nine-year unbeaten streak on the line Saturday on CBS (9 p.m. ET/PT). "I look into his eyes and I see nothing. I don't see if he's serious. I don't see if he's trying to be funny. I can't sense a...

By Kid Nate It is going to matter when it comes to being used to ducking out through the ring, and any time you can move your hand through the ring or duck your butt out through the ring. I mean, you can't do that in a cage, so I'm going to use that to my advantage and lock it up. His natural instincts, since he's (...

By Nick Thomas Make sure to join us at Bloodyelbow.com when HDNet's Inside MMA broadcasts "Fedor vs. Rogers" weigh-ins live at 6:00 PM EST: Main Bouts (on CBS): Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Jake Shields Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Q] How big is this upcoming event for Strikeforce with the CBS broadcast, the Fedor-Rogers heavyweight showcase, the Middleweight Shields-Miller title fight? Do you think this will be their biggest mixed martial arts event to date?

By Chart Topper “You see the matchup potential between the winner of the Silva-Werdum fight and the winner of the Fedor vs. Rogers fight, so I think it would make sense for those two to fight each other depending on how it goes,” said Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. Jason “Mayhem” Miller on Jake Shields (Yahoo! Sports). During Thursdays open workout and Press Conference, many great quotes and news worthy items have come up regarding the Strikeforce organization, individual fighters, and future matchups. We’ve tried to sift through them to bring you the best news worthy quotes. Next heavyweight matchup (Sherdog.com) “You see the matchup potential between the winner of the Silva-Werdum fight and [...]   [read the full post]

CHICAGO -- M-1 Global USA Vice President Jerry Millen tells me he's happy with the way promotion has been handled for Strikeforce and M-1's first partnership event, "Fedor vs. Rogers" on CBS. read more

CHICAGO -- Antonio Silva has the biggest hand I ever shook. When I spoke to him Wednesday in Chicago, Silva told me he weighs 276 pounds, and he looks even bigger than that. Fabricio Werdum, Silva's opponent in Saturday night's Strikeforce MMA fight, noticed Silva's size. read more

Friday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET DALLAS (November 4, 2009) HDNet's "Inside MMA" will provide LIVE, exclusive coverage of the weigh-ins for "STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Rogers," Friday, November 6at 6:00 pm ET. The special 90-minute edition of "Inside MMA" will provide a first look at the undis...

By Chart Topper On Saturday night female Strikeforce fighter Roxanne Modafferi (13-4) will take on Marloes Coenen as part of the preliminary card, and if time permits, her bout will be aired on CBS. Modafferi, who is based in Japan, will make her Strikeforce debut and is very excited with being part of the event. Props to FanHouse.com for the story. On Saturday night female Strikeforce fighter Roxanne Modafferi (13-4) will take on Marloes Coenen as part of the preliminary card, and if time permits, her bout will be aired on CBS. Modafferi, who is based in Japan, will make her Strikeforce debut and is very excited with being part of the event. In the video above she [...]   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper Brett Rogers: I’ll definitely be the bigger, taller, stronger fighter. I know he’s fought some guys who are bigger, like [7-foot-2 Korean kickboxer Hong Man Choi], but he’s never fought someone who brings the kind of challenges that I’m going to bring into the cage. He hasn’t been hit the way I’ll hit him. FanHouse: How many more fights do you have on your Strikeforce contract? Brett Rogers: Two more. But what I think about my contract is as long as I keep winning, I’m going to do fine. I don’t plan on losing any time soon. I’m leaving all my options open but Strikeforce has taken care of me. [Strikeforce CEO] Scott Coker has been good to me, and I want to keep fighting, keep trying to be the best.   [read the full post]

Saturday night's Jake Shields vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller fight hasn't received as much promotional attention as the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers bout, but it is certainly worth our attention, especially since the winner will be crowned the new Strikeforce middleweight champion.

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By Chart Topper Cunha is confident in his fighter and believes that his opponent, Emelianenko, will try and keep the fight standing when they meet at the Strikeforce event in Chicago. Tatame: Brett has only ten fights and he will face the world’s number one. How do you see that? Sérgio Cunha: It’s a gold chance. He’ll have the chance that a few had against the best pound for pound fighter and this chance is an amazing thing, and at the same time is a big pressure, the athlete can’t think too much about it. If the guy thinks and respects Fedor, he won’t fight… He has to have the control and execute inside the cage everything that he trained.   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper Strikeforce heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko is busy preparing for next weekends fight against Brett Rogers on November 7. The Russian took some time to respond to questions from his fans brought to him by Michael David Smith over at FanHouse.com. Strikeforce heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko is busy preparing for next weekends fight against Brett Rogers on November 7. The Russian took some time to respond to questions from his fans brought to him by Michael David Smith over at FanHouse.com. Emelianenko answered questions about making the transition from the ring to the cage, his [...]   [read the full post]

Dozens of mixed martial arts fans sent me questions on Twitter @MichaelDavSmith for the sport's top fighter, Fedor Emelianenko, and now Fedor has answered. read more

By Chart Topper With his US suspension over Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva (13-1) is scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum on November 7 as part of the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” show on CBS. During last weekends UFC 104 event, Silva talks about supporting Lyoto Machida’s corner but, like many others who have spoken out about the result, feels that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua won the fight. Translated from Portuguese. With his US suspension over Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva (13-1) is scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum on November 7 as part of the “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” show on CBS. In a recent interview with Tatame.com, “Bigfoot” talks about training for his fight against Werdum and concentrating on his stand-up game. He also gives his [...]   [read the full post]

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Strikeforce is less than two weeks away from promoting one of the biggest MMA shows of the year, when Fedor Emelianenko takes on Brett Rogers on CBS Nov. 7. But while fans are focusing on Fedor vs. Rogers, Strikeforce's new matchmaker, Rich Chou, read more

Former WEC title contender Jeff Curran will face Dustin Neace instead of Sam Thao on the undercard of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on Nov. 7 in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

By Chart Topper The first image for EA Sports upcoming “EA Sports MMA” video game was released on Tuesday showing Fedor applying an armbar to a faceless opponent. The image is reported to be actual game footage and we have posted a similar shot from UFC Undisputed, thanks to the folks at Cagepotato.com, so fans can compare images from both games. A “first look video” will be shown during the November 7 Strikeforce show on CBS according to EA Sports. The first image for EA Sports upcoming “EA Sports MMA” video game was released on Tuesday showing Fedor applying an armbar to a faceless opponent. The image is reported to be actual game footage and we have posted a similar shot from UFC Undisputed, thanks to the folks at Cagepotato.com, so fans can compare [...]   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper Over the past few days, with the buildup to Saturday’s UFC 104 event in Los Angeles, the president of the biggest mixed martial arts promotion, Dana White has been busy answering questions from the media and we have some of the best quotes here for you. White on UFC negotiations with Dan Henderson. White on the Nov. 7 Strikeforce fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. Over the past few days, with the buildup to Saturday’s UFC 104 event in Los Angeles, the president of the biggest mixed martial arts promotion, Dana White has been busy answering questions from the media and we have some of the best quotes here for you. White on UFC negotiations with Dan Henderson. “We’re at a [...]   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper Then on Sunday, November 8th, PWR will host a revolutionary luncheon at the Marriott in Hoffman Estates, Illinois entitled “The Morning After,” featuring an inside look into the mind of the fighter as Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Fabricio Werdum, and other fighters from the November 7th Strikeforce/M-1 Global show offer an in depth analysis and discussion of their fights from the preceding evening. Daily spectator passes to PWR 14 start at $50. Daily participant passes to PWR 14 start at $200. Weekend packages including a $100 ticket to the Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Rogers show, lunch, and passes to the Official Fedor vs. Rogers After Party are $500.   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper The four bouts include the main event from UFC 102 between Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, the UFC 103 bout between Vitor Belfort vs. Rich Franklin, the UFC lightweight title bout from UFC 101 between champion BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian, and the UFC 101 match between Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin. Spike TV Vice President of Sports and Specials, Brian J. Diamond talked with MMAjunkie.com saying the “UFC Main Events” program was just the latest show in the works from the UFC. Strikeforce is just the latest target for the UFC to focus it’s sights on after the demise of Affliction’s MMA promotion. The Strikeforce event on November 7 will air live on CBS and feature a main event bout between Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko and Bre...   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers will feature unrestricted access to one of the most enigmatic professional athletes of today, Fedor Emelianenko and his next opponent, the undefeated Brett Rogers,as they prepare to headline “STRIKEFORCE/M-1 Global Saturday Night Fights” to be broadcast LIVE on Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. October 22, 2009 In the wake of the critically acclaimed debut of FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, SHOWTIME Sports® turns the spotlight to mixed martial arts with FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers. FIGHT CAMP 360°: Fedor vs. Rogers will feature unrestricted access to one of the most enigmatic professional athletes [...]   [read the full post]

Showtime's answer to HBO's 24/7 boxing series, Fight Camp 360, will turn to MMA to count down the Nov. 7 Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers Strikeforce main event on CBS. read more

By Chart Topper Sylvia’s manager, Monte Cox made the announcement today, saying was offered a choice of opponents between Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem and Korean giant Hong Man Choi. Sylvia is coming off of a win over Jason Riley at the Adrenaline MMA 4 event last month. Before that Sylvia had lost three bouts in a row to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Fedor Emelianenko, and boxer Ray Mercer. Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia (25-6) has made a verbal agreement to make his DREAM debut on New Year’s Eve. Sylvia’s manager, Monte Cox made the announcement today, saying was offered a choice of opponents between Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem and Korean giant Hong Man Choi. “We’re still trying to make a [...]   [read the full post]

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By Chart Topper CBS Senior Executive Vice President Kelly Kahl recently spoke with MMAWeekly.com about the upcoming November 7 Strikeforce event, one headlined by a heavweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. “Even if you’re not a hardcore mixed martial arts fan, you’re still going to get a lot of excitement watching (Emelianenko) do his thing in the cage,” said Kahl. “It’s a big task, but we’re up to it.” CBS Senior Executive Vice President Kelly Kahl recently spoke with MMAWeekly.com about the upcoming November 7 Strikeforce event, one headlined by a heavweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. CBS ran several ten second adds this weekend during NFL broadcasts but Kahl feels that in order for the event to be successful,...   [read the full post]

When mixed martial arts returns to network television on November 7, the undisputed star of the show will be Fedor Emelianenko, the sport's heavyweight champion. read more

By Chart Topper On Strikeforce - On the UFC - There are so many things possible in a short time, maybe I lose two times and the UFC doesn’t want me at all. That’s why I focus on one fight at a time. My goal in the future is of course to become UFC champion but I’m not in a rush. I’m happy with Strikeforce now and that’s the most important things. I’m now champion and want to defend with honor and dignity. It’s up to fighters like Fedor, Alistair and me to show great fights and make Strikeforce look good. I still believe Strikeforce is the company with the most growth potential. By the way maybe the UFC champions will come to Strikeforce and challenges us for the belt (laughs). (more…)   [read the full post]

By Mike Fagan It's the biggest match in UFC history.  Lesnar.  Fedor.  Dallas, Texas.  Networ....oh?  Fedor's in Strikeforce?  Franklin vs. Belfort's headlining?  Well, that's kind of cool.  At least it's not going up against a big boxing PPV.  What's that?  Mayweather's fighting Juan Manuel Marquez on Mexi...

By Chart Topper FanHouse: We had previously heard Fedor vs. Rogers would be on Showtime. How did the deal go down to put it on CBS? Scott Coker: We just got a call that CBS was interested in doing that fight, and we were all in agreement that would be a win-win for CBS to put MMA back on the air. It’s a great day for the mixed martial arts industry. FanHouse: Will Shields and Miller fight each other? Scott Coker: That hasn’t been confirmed. This is an exciting fight for the sport of mixed martial arts. The fans can tune in to CBS on Nov. 7 and see Fedor fight Rogers, plus Jake Shields, Mayhem Miller, Cris Cyborg, Gegard Mousasi, that’s a great day for mixed martial arts. I’m very happy we’re going to put MMA back on CBS and I’m looking forward to it.   [read the full post]

By Kid Nate View full size photo uploaded September 17, 2009 The mixed martial arts promotion Strikeforce is in talks with Illinois' athletic commission to sanction its Nov. 7 bout featuring Fedor Emelianenko, according to sources close to the negotiations. And per MMA Junkie:

By Press Release M-1 Global (http://www.M-1Global.com) officials can also confirm that Emelianenko will indeed be taking on undefeated 10-0 top-ten ranked heavyweight Brett Rogers in the main event of the first-ever show to be conducted under a three-fight co-promotion agreement between M-1 Global...

By Press Release The CBS Television Network will return to the mixed martial arts (MMA) cage with Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, to be broadcast Saturday, Nov. 7 (9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).  Showtime Sports will produce the four-fight event with host Gus Johnson calling the action and MMA legend Frank S...

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By Kid Nate STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravagan...

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By Michael Rome Counter programming a Spike TV show makes no sense.  You counter a show people have to pay for, and you do it with the best fighter in the world.  All the talk about how it's "crazy" to go up against Brock Lesnar ignores the basic math.  Even the best PPV numbers won't come close to the viewers Ande...

USA VS. RUSSIA RIVALRY TO BE REKINDLED DURING LATEST M-1 CHALLENGE ON HDNET EPISODE It's a classic rivalry that has transcended into nearly every sport: The United States vs. Russia. And on Friday, October 11 at 8 p.m. ET on HDNet that rivalry will be rekindled when Team USA West faces Fedor Emel...

Slated to be Fedor Emelianenko's first opponent in the Strikeforce promotion, undefeated heavyweight Brett Rogers plans to knock out the top ranked Russian...

Though he initially appeared to declare war on rival promotion Strikeforce, UFC president Dana White on Thursday zeroed in on Showtime as the target for his Fedor induced ire...

While most fans will be quick to dismiss Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi’s MMA exhibition at M-1 Breakthrough on August 28 in Kansas City as just that – an exhibition – in a world in which potential Fedor-beaters are few and far between this tantalizing tango could prove something mu...

By sundownmotel Obviously Strikeforce wants Diaz to fight, because Diaz is unarguably amazing and one of the few drawing cards Strikeforce has at this point outside of the just-signed Fedor.  Let’s keep our fingers crossed! Earlier this week, it was reported that Nick Diaz no-showed a drug test request...

By Ty Lannister Was it a mistake for the UFC to let Emelianenko slip through its hands? Will Strikeforce regret the terms they’ve agreed to in exchange for the bragging rights associated with having the world’s best heavyweight on their roster? What about the fans?

By bagflack The addition of Jacare into the Strikeforce talent pool in the same week that Fedor and Gegard Mousasi have been added represents a true strengthening of the roster.  Whether the UFC will continue to regard Strikeforce as a non-threat is yet to be seen.

By Kid Nate The back-and-forth is starting now between the UFC and Strikeforce," Couture said Tuesday. "There were a lot of competitors out there for the UFC, and Strikeforce is the last one standing. So it was only a matter of time before the adversarial relationship started between them, I think, wi...

By Ty Lannister Sources close to both the UFC and Emelianenko say the negotiations were going well last week. The UFC had caved in on many of Fedor’s demands that had been stumbling points in 2007. He would be allowed to represent M-1 Global and allowed to continue competing in Sambo. The final sticking point...

By Larry Vollmer “STRIKEFORCE is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world,” continued Emelianenko.  “I am prepared to fight any of them.” Hershman continued: “We are better positioned now than ever before to deliver on our promise to televise the top fighters in mixed ma...

By random_asshole Strikeforce... Fedor isn't worth what you're offering.  You think this is win-win for you, but it's lose-lose.  If he doesn't sign, you lose.  If he does sign, you still lose because of how the UFC will destroy any mystique you can build around Fedor.

By Luke Thomas Oh yeah, and does anyone else get the feeling that the UFC's mostly laissez-faire attitude towards Strikeforce is about to come to a screeching halt? It's just a guess and I don't blame Strikeforce for trying to capture the sport's top free agent when the opportunity presents itself, but...

By elmundotech REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jul 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that Fedor Emelianenko, the world’s top ranked* MMA heavyweight, will headline the EA SPORTS(TM) MMA fighter roster. Emelianenko will be joined by Gegard Mousasi and Renato Sobral...

By Larry Vollmer I’m not a sucker for statistics, but we did a little bit of homework, and we came up with an interesting fact. If you look at the UFC over history, if you include the interim heavyweight champions, they’ve had 17 champions in total. Mr. Fedor Emelianenko has done eight fights against UFC champi...

 PA Arlovski (15-6), a former UFC heavyweight champion, had won five-straight bouts, including victories over Ben Rothwell and Roy Nelson, before suffering a first-round knockout loss to top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko in January at Affliction: ...

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