(Don’t get too chummy, Berlusconi. Fedor only came to this thing because Putin told him there would be ice cream. He’s been patient so far, but his patience has limits.)
CBS was so happy with how well their first Strikeforce event turned out, they’re going to do it again. Eventually. MMA Weekly reports that CBS is eyeing April 2010 as their next date for live MMA action, and they want both Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson on the fight card. Probably not against each other, though. That would be insane.
According to CBS senior executive vice president Kelly Kahl, they are "looking at a few different dates" but after the ratings the last Strikeforce show did they "look forward to being back in the cage."
As excited as we’ll be to see both Fedor and Hendo fighting for free on CBS once April rolls around (assuming we make it through the winter without being eaten by wolves, and we never assume that), that puts a five-month gap between Strikeforce’s network TV events. We can’t help but pose the question: is that really the kind of scheduling pace that builds brand loyalty? Sure, it gives them time to stack the card using the full might of Strikeforce’s roster, but at this rate they’ll only do about two network TV events a year. Is that the kind of thing that builds a fanbase, or just tries to quickly exploit whatever existing fanbase is already there?
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Comments
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:25
Seconds later, Berlusconi was submitted via armbar. also...uno!
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:28
Wow. At least this crap is free, otherwise they would go nowhere.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:42
Those are the most miserable servers I've ever seen.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:50
Hendo vs Fedor doesn't seem like that bad of a match up at all...
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:51
It doesn't even matter since Hendo is scared of Silva he ran away to strikeforce. And Fedor would get destroyed by Cain, Carwin, Mir, Lesnar, Randy, or Big Country.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 03:54
So it is allegedly going to be AT LEAST 5 months before they have another show on CBS, and that is assuming it won't get pushed back any (which it will). My guess is this allaged card won't go down until June, and it will do well, and they will have their next show on New Years 2011. So like, wow, 3 televised cards over the span of 18 months? They sure are burning up the airwaves with support for MMA over there at CBS.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:03
An April card means a lot of advertising during March Madness. and by a lot, I mean a week before the fight.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:06
I'd rather they have fewer high quality events than put on crap every other month. fedor, hendo, mousassi, manhoef, zaromskis, mayhem, aoki, werdum, ubereem, Shields, diaz, ect. ect. shit the possibilities are endless they now have the potential to put on some seriously sic cards, i'm excited as hell.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:07
OK Nick, start detoxing now..........You gotta shut up KJ... WAR!!!
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:13
Damn Skeletor... don't hog all the kush to yourself dude. Pass it. Don't bogart like a Diaz... What about Pedro Martinez vs. Don Zimmer II? Couldn't think of a way to weave it in poorly, so I just threw it out there.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:14
@skeletor the only opponents that would pose a threat to fedor are velasquez and possibly mir. Get your head outta your ass.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:19
Wow I can't believe you told someone to get their head out of their ass in the same statement said that Velasquez or Mir had a chance to beat Fedor.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:22
Fedor's too good a guy to be mingling with such trash.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:24
Putin getting a picture with Berlusconi is like a that really ugly skinny chick with all the pictures of her and her fat ugly best friend on her myspace, she actually hates her but she looks a lot better in comparison. Seriously Berlusconi is the best leader ever, just because he has ties with underage prostitutes and the Sicilian Mafia doesn't mean anything...he also taught me what a statuette was.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:26
Portland I second that! Mir runs through a shit fighter that Bret Rogers(that right I said Bret Rogers) would Phiuk up and now he can beat Fedor? Shit color pride beats up a sack of vile who moves worse than T. Silvia and before couldnt put away Blood Diamond and now he can beat Fedor too? I'd love to see what Skeletor and Fightwiffacheeto dream about.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:30
@TheArtof8Limbs Unlike you I base my picks on a complicates series of MMA based mathematical equations, instead of just guessing like you. If I had the time and you had the brain capacity I would explain it to you. And trust me if I could get my head up my ass then logic would suggest that I could also suck my own penis, and if that were true I wouldn't have any time to post on MMA forums. What with the math and penis sucking and such, your argument is just as flawed as your knowledge of MMA. Wait are you from Boston by any chance? Oh and I think Zimmer will win the rematch Cheeto.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:45
@ skeletor You're fucking high. Pedro by heel hook in the 7th inning.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:54
i don't think that schedule quickly does anything...
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:55
Berlusconi is Puttin's bicth
Tue, 12/15/09 - 04:58
@ Robo That would be a disaster for the event. I heard the death star makes 60% of there alcohol sales during the 7th inning stretch. That would be a big hit on the bottom line, and could possibly sink the whole organization. I know a guy on the inside and he told me they have everything riding on this rematch. I would tell you who it was but he told me in confidence and I don't want to get him in any kind of trouble.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 05:10
No problem since Zimmer was the road team last time, he gets to host the rematch, thus getting subbed in the BOTTOM of the 7th. Let the burning of cars commence!
Tue, 12/15/09 - 05:15
you fools!!! strikeforce has hella events, sumtimes 2 in a month.. but they are just saving their big draws for their FREE shows that are on for US to enjoy.. would u rather watch a event with a few ho-hum entertaining fights with small to no name fighters like strikeforce's smaller shows... or watch one FREE event on network t.v that rivals a good ufc event (even if its 4-5 months apart)
Tue, 12/15/09 - 05:25
nice
Tue, 12/15/09 - 05:33
Why worry about the card when there's a new shirt Fedor's wearing that all the hardcore manliest of men can obsess over?
Tue, 12/15/09 - 05:52
Dang skeletor. I expect that sort of talk from UFC fan, but you.. Its like everything I thought I knew is a lie! A BIG STUPID LIE!!
Tue, 12/15/09 - 06:17
You know that every post involving Fedor is gonna go there so I just wanted to start it off with a bang. I really don't believe it all just love pushing buttons. Usually allot more people take the bait but this time only theartof8limbs was stupid enough to indulge me. i normally wouldn't tell you all this but comparing me to ufc fan really hurt, emotionally you know what I mean?
Tue, 12/15/09 - 07:01
You're right. That was uncalled for. I'm sorry. Let's put this whole messy business behind us.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 07:09
ok while you two are blowing each other I will just say that strikefarce is obviously next on the extinct company list. 2 shows a year huh? Yeah gonna kick some UFC ass there big boys....NOT! Wonder where Fedor will go then? Tapout season blah blah blah? fighting at rodeo arena's for chump change. Brilliant scheme. meanwhile Hendo will have had his year off, and come crawling back to the only REAL company that can support him. Meanwhile all the fanboys will be sad, and there will a bunch of unemployed fighters. See ya in Japan fedor, hahahaha.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 08:31
Strikeforce has no talent pool, if they did events at the same pace as ufc they will have set up every match-up possible. Then every single sf fighter would go to the ufc except for Fedor.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 08:43
Fedor is really taking this last emperor shit seriously.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 09:00
UFC Fan -- the biggest fanboy -- calling others fanboys?? ridiculous
Tue, 12/15/09 - 10:20
Fedor and Hendo on TV for free.. i dont see anything wrong with that. Its gonna put my ass on a couch, let me tell you whut.
Tue, 12/15/09 - 10:22
UFC fan only knows about the UFC because when his uncle took him to walmart for a treat for not tellin his momma about their little secret, he seen undisputed on the shelf next to his choice game of final fantasy232234230
Tue, 12/15/09 - 11:03
Please tell me this is a joke. Really? Hendo is the furthest thing from scared of Silva. He wanted a match against Silva and was denied. And as for Cain Carwin Mir Lesnar Randy and Big Country destroying Fedor.. you my friend are a fucking moron. I don't see any of them as of right now being able to destroy Fedor. Big Country shouldn't even be an honorable mention to destroy anything, unless it were a buffet. **Just noticed your later post about it being a joke. Asshole. That shit ain't funny.**
Tue, 12/15/09 - 11:07
hahaha
Wed, 12/16/09 - 02:43
I heard that Strikeforce can only put on cards on CBS with Fedor in em, thats why we have to wait until April for a new CBS fight
Wed, 12/16/09 - 04:14
LOL @ Walrus, PurplePickle, Meanfinger and Bing for the buffet comment but you need to chill the fuck out. UFC Fan you really are a DW nuthuggin fanboy chode smoker
Wed, 12/16/09 - 06:21
For all you idiots (*Ahem* Looking at you UFC Fan) that think Strikeforce only puts on events twice a year, maybe you should come out of the basement and ask your mom to upgrade your cable/satellite to include Showtime. Strikeforce puts on shows once a month, just like the UFC, the only thing is, when they are on CBS we get Fedor/Rogers, not Coutoure/Vera, or some other PPV main event I already paid $50 for.
Wed, 12/16/09 - 06:50
How do you "exploit" a fan base by putting world-class fighters on free tv?
Wed, 12/16/09 - 06:51
really? who is fedor fighting this month? ok who is fedor fighting next month? ummm ok who is fedor fighting in February? I sure must have missed a shit load of fights, why dont you tell me all about those great fight cards. dude strikefarce doesnt have enough fighters to put on a cakewalk each month much less a fight card, get their jock you dumbass.
Wed, 12/16/09 - 09:17
"get their jock you dumbass." Your skills in Urban linguistics are not what you think they are my friend.
Wed, 12/16/09 - 09:18
I agree Lunk, who complains about free shit?
Wed, 12/16/09 - 09:37
This picture is all the proof I needed to ascertain Fedor's involvement with the Russian mob. Putin is the frigging kingpin. They will never and I mean NEVER, allow Fedor to be his own man. They own him, they say jump, he says how high. He doesn't even negotiate for himself. M-1 Global is a front for the Russian mob, period.
Wed, 12/16/09 - 11:17
i serious hope your joking... hendo isnt scared of silva, thats like the most absurd thing ive ever heard.... not sure if you know but money talks. for main events strike force is paying mega... fedor turned down ufc's 6 fight contract offer just because they wouldnt help promote m1 global but to say that fedor could not hang with cain carwin mir lesnar randy or big country is the more ignorant thing ive heard in my life by far..... fedor ... fedor is 31-1.... truly 31-0 but was loss from a fight that he was cut in and from a good one hit on his eyebrow that cut him and the doctor stopped the fight. the cut happened 15 seconds into the fight and there was a rematch later on and fedor demolished him. i know u may not know every name that fedor has beat but i will list some u would know. fedor has beat Sobral, Heath Herring, Nogueira hes beaten twice and had one No Contest fight with him from accidental headbutt. Hes beat Mark Coleman twice, Kevin Randleman, Matt Lindland, Hong Man Choi, Cro-cop, Tim Sylvia, Arlovski, Rogers.... just 9 of those fighters have competed in the ufc for all you ppl out there that say that UFC has better fighters and he couldnt hang in the ufc, thats almost 1/3 of his mma fights have been with past ufc fighters. He is the present WAMMA Heavyweight champion He was the pride heavy weight champion He won the 2004 pride heavyweight gp The winner of 2002 rings king of kings The winner of the 2001 rings world class tournament He won the 1997 Russian National Judo Championships Winner of the 2009 Russian Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2008 Russian Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2007 World Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2007 Russian Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2006 Russian Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2005 World Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2002 World Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2002 World Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 2002 Russian Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 1998 Russian Armed Forces Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 1997 European Combat Sambo Championships Winner of the 1997 Russian Combat Sambo Championships quotes: Probably the best fight i've ever lived... he's a living legend right now and I don't think there's a man on this planet that can beat him; the man is unreal, pound for pound the best in the world. -Diego Sanchez Fedor is just too dominant.... The way he punches people he's trying to kill people, with both hands. He's in a whole different class by himself. -Brandon Vera Fedor has no weakness! I have seen so many fights, and even the best fighters in the world have flaw in their game but i have yet to find one in Fedor. -Bas Rutten I think the guy is the baddest motherfucker on the planet, that guy's a savage. He's one of those rare heavyweights that's dangerous in all positions. -Joe Rogan NOBODY wants to fight Fedor -Wanderlei Silva so im not really sure where u get the idea that fedor wouldnt stand a chance with the heavyweight in the ufc today... in my opinion its more like they wouldn't stand a chance with fedor. i believe my point is proven and you've just dug up and thrown 6ft under
Wed, 12/16/09 - 11:19
oh and my comment was directed toward skeletor and anyone else that is simple minded and thinks that fedor cant hang with the ufc
Wed, 12/16/09 - 11:34
HELP! I'm being crushed by pickles' wall of text up there!
Wed, 12/16/09 - 11:40
@ UFC fan well theres not just strikeforce as a competitor... and i dont see alot of competitors bailing out... i just dont see alot of them getting massive U.S. recognition like the ufc. We'll always have DREAM, IFC, Bellator, Adrenaline, KOTC, Art of War, and Bitetti Combat
Wed, 12/16/09 - 01:15
did any of you out there in potato nation remember that strikeforce is having a card in san jose on this saturday, dec. 19th.. the return of cung li is gonna be cool to watch, kinda wanna see if he learned any ground game.. plus king mo vs. jacare. this is gonna be entertainment if u like MMA.. if u like ufc.. its just somethin to bitch about
Wed, 12/16/09 - 02:22
king mo vs. whitehead.. whoops.
Wed, 12/16/09 - 02:23
king mo vs. whitehead.. whoops. jacare vs. lindland
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