'Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers' to Be Broadcast 11/7 on CBS
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According to a press release just sent out by Strikeforce, Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers will face each other on Saturday, November 7th, in a Strikeforce event that will be broadcast on CBS (9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT). It was previously announced that the matchup would air on Showtime, which explains some of Strikeforce's quietness over the last couple weeks — they were working out the details on this surprising change of plans. Now, Dana White won't be able to crow about how his reruns outdraw Strikeforce's live fights, and he probably won't risk defeat by counter-programming Strikeforce with a live UFC event, especially considering the UFC already has events scheduled for the following two weekends.
Sounds like a great move for Coker & Co., but they're not out of the woods yet. For one thing, no city or venue has been announced for "Fedor vs. Rogers" — their trusty fallback, the HP Pavilion in San Jose, is hosting a Sharks game that night — and no other fights have been booked for the show. But for now, Scott Coker is focusing on the positive:
We'll keep you posted as details come together.
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Fedor vs. Bas Says:
YES! FEDOR IS BACK
Mike Milbury Says:
Sweet. No internet feed for this one. And no, we don't have Showtime in Canada and it's $50 to watch Strikeforce on PPV.
virpz Says:
Now Dana White feels that some1 needs to die. watch ur back Rampage
Beatingu Says:
I just want to say that Fedor is a god. If you think he isn't the best heavy weight in the world your a fool. Secondly, he is definitely among the top pound for pound fighters in the world, maybe the absolute best. Brock Lesnar, who i do not consider to even be a human being is on everything from Anabolic steroids and GH to a wide range of supplements.
The guy is a genetically engineered super freak, and not a Mixed Martial Artist.....I mean what do you call the hold he put Mr.Mir in while slugging Mirs hand which in turn was destroying his face?
F OR LIFE DOR.
Thatsozay Says:
Moments after this photo was taken Rogers was ruled disqualified in the heavy weight staring contest after pulling an illegal ice cream cone out of his pocket during the match.
ihateemo Says:
"I mean what do you call the hold he put Mr.Mir in while slugging Mirs hand which in turn was destroying his face?"
I believe Joe Rogan referred to it as a "neck crank" but let's not let facts get in the way of bashing the Vanilla Gorilla, aight?
ihateemo Says:
But OH SNAP DANA WHITE.
And OH SNAP NBC which was running Strikeforce programming that only drunks and insomniacs watched.
vyapaar Says:
"Ya that's right - You might be a bigger name, but my boobs are bigger than yours - so we are an even matchup"
UFC is now the best Says:
What happened last time a promotion had their franchise guy fight on CBS?
Anybody?
I think he lives in a house in Vegas with a bunch of dudes, has a sick beard, and an extremely unusual bald head...
(yes i know the show was already taped)
I smell an upset... even tho I still wanna see Brock vs. Fedor.
C'mon Brett, you got this...
And free live MMA is free live MMA. I'm down.
UFC Fight Night turned out to be alot better than expected..
Keep up the good work CP.
Terminator Says:
UFC don't give a shit. Next year they are gonna put on fights on network TV on a regular scheudle, which will be the end of Strikeforce. It will be like the NFL compared to the indoor football league. "yea no shit" -dan quinn
TheSlothman Says:
@ Beatingu, and all Fedor nuthuggers... yes hes the best heavy, but hes not in the top 5 PFP, i prefer guys in my top 5 that dont have wins over ZULU(google it) , and fucking cartoon characters on NYE... enough already. And would it kill Fedor to do some freaking sit ups?
UFCSelect.com Says:
Good move on switching it to network TV vs. PPV..
PauloThiagoSilva Says:
Shouldn't this image be in this morning's "The Biggest Loser" post?
NateGetsIrate Says:
@ Beatingu:
They called it a 1-armed Nelson on bloodyelbow's judo chop. They even wrote a very lengthy article about how amazing that technique was. But you know what they say. Opinions are like A-holes: everyone's got one and they all stink.
One Two Says:
Holeeeeeeeeee shit! fedor Free and on network!!!!
War huh dana?
Strikeforce 1,000
UFC zero
DefinitelyMaybe Says:
@ Beatingu:
"If you think he isn't the best heavy weight in the world your a fool."
If you don't know the difference between your, and you're... well... you know.
@ One Two
Strikeforce will only ever get viewers on "free"view. Oh, and UFC zero? Seriously? C'mon man, I'm too tired to continuously have to rattle the cages of dullards and half-wits. Dana's a prick, but a brilliant one. The UFC is T-H-E MMA world power, and it's in large part to him.
@ Fedor
Wow... talk about lose/lose situation. Either you thrash a tomato can, and everyone STILL calls you a "Brock-Ducker", or you get thrashed by a "relative" unknown and fade into obscurity taking Strikeforce with you. I have no respect for you anymore.
RPS13 Says:
vanilla gorilla haha
Uncle.Sams.Misg... Says:
vanilla gorilla ww have a winner!!!
Ed M Says:
Can't wait to see the rest of the fight card. Also curious to see how UFC is going to counterprogram.
KidDinomite Says:
I hope that with the CBS deal, Strikeforce can up their production values a little, especially with their video packages for the fighters in order to build them up better. Oh and they NEED TO STOP with the Keys to Victory RIGHT FUCKING NOW!!!!
Also this is the perfect card to make Mayhem an international MMA star. They should have him fight Jake Shields for the interim Middleweight belt. Plus they need to have the Nick Diaz vs. Joe Riggs fight that we were supposed to get last time. Oh and Gegard Mousassi could take on Jacare for a rematch of their Dream fight for the Light Heavyweight belt. Jacare looks like he could do well in the Light Heavyweight division if he moves up in weight and God knows they need the talent in that division as well.
For the chicks, it should be Miesha Tate and Cyborg Santos or whoever they have lined up for the Women's title. This could be a great card...
BM2 Says:
Can we please stop the MMA fan community from becoming polarised like a bunch of morons whenever the name "Fedor" is mentioned?
Jesus Christ, it's even worse these days. You have trolls and counter-trolls and genuine saps on both sides. The flailing levels of emotions on display are truly incredible. And incredibly annoying.
On one hand you have the guy in one of the above posts who is using Fedor's name as an excuse to trash other fighters. And on the other hand you have another guy who is confusing Fedor with Bob Sapp.
Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.
Meaot Says:
"Hmm, the Grimm's eyes hold no fear. This amuses me. But not too much. I save my happy face for ice cream."
RJeezy Says:
Mayhem said on twitter he's fighting Shields the same night.
Frank Mur Says:
At the risk of sounding gayer than two boys fuckin, Rogers knocking out the "Russian Schmoo would make me hard!
Aenarion Says:
Fuck yea! Free Fedor? I will surely be watching CBS that night.
ktronics Says:
@Terminator
Dana says he plans on having 4 cards on network TV per year. I hardly think that will spell the end for Strikeforce.
Bovice Says:
Well played, Strikeforce. Well played.
Viva Hate Says:
I am making the announcement now, November 8,2009, Strikeforce closes up shop and halts its operations. You heard it here first, after its top fighter gets up set on national television, they will close up. Where have I heard this story before? Plus with less than 2 months before the event they have 1 fight, no venue, no city, no tickets sold. This whole thing sounds like a recipe for failure, which I am cheering for. No Strikeforce means Fedor has to jump to the UFC or retire.
Perma Says:
Newsflash Viva there is mma outside the USA
Viva Hate Says:
@Perma,
I am well aware but most of it sucks, if he wants to remain in the top 10 HW he needs to fight some legit people. Where will he go if Strikeforcecloses? Dream, good maybe he can rematch Hong Man Choi or fight Jose Canseco. There is always other MMA in the US, doesnt mean its good. My point is, if Strikeforce folds and he doesnt go to the UFC, he should retire because he is a joke.
If you are one of these Fedor nut huggers you know nothing about MMA. He record is inflated, look into it and realize while he does has a couple of impressive wins, most were against people on the downside of their career, glorified LHW, or absolute cakes.
NateGetsIrate Says:
"I will break you? You seriously never heard zat before, you dumb bubba gump looking bastard? Zat is why you were tire installer in first place!"