STRIKEFORCE: FEDOR VS. ROGERS RESULTS
November 7, 2009 by Matt
Live Results from Strikeforce/M-1 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.
Main Card:
HWT: Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers by TKO (Strikes) at 1:48 Round 2.
185 lbs Championship: Jake Shields def. Jason Miller by Unanimous Decision to win the Middleweight Belt
205 lbs: Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Sokoudjou by TKO 3:43 of Round 2
HWT: Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva by Unanimous Decision
Preliminary Card:
**Mark Miller vs. Deray Davis has been pushed back.**
- 145 lbs. Marloes Coenen def. Roxanne Modaferri by Submission(armbar) 1:05 in Round 1.
- 149 lbs.(catch) Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace by Submission(injury) 1:39 in Round 1.
- 170 lbs. Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci by Unanimous Decision
- 185 lbs. Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor by TKO(tap to strikes) 3:24 in Round 2.
- 155 lbs. Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes by Unanimous Decision
THE CHICAGO FLAVOR OF STRIKEFORCE
November 7, 2009 by Matt
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers has an undercard filled with local Chicagoland fighters. WEC Veteran Jeff Curran has been added to the preliminary fights, as well as TUF 6 contestant John Kolosci. Bolded names are fighters with Chicago ties.
Undercard:
- Roxanne Modaferri vs. Marloes Coenen
- Jeff Curran vs. Dustin Neace
- Shamar Bailey vs. John Kolosci
- Deray Davis vs. Mark Miller
- Jonatas Novaes vs. Christian Uflacker
- Nate Moore vs Louis Taylor
I think the undercard is going to thrill the crowd at Sears Centre. Davis vs. Miller should be a spectacular brawl. Curran never has a boring fight due to his skillset. Kolosci loves to bang. Uflacker is a BJJ specialist with one of the most respected schools in the area. And Louis Taylor is a young, hungry fighter looking to make it to the next level of pro MMA.
We’ll have all the results of the undercard on our Twitter account, and we’ll have post-fight video and analysis right here on Chicago’s MMA.
STRIKEFORCE: THE FIGHTERS SPEAK
The fighters met the media for an open workout yesterday and here are some quotes and pics:
“I am always amazed at the reaction I get in cities in the United States and it gives me a good feeling. I appreciate it very much. It only makes me want to give a better performance.
“I am really happy to be in Chicago and I have enjoyed my time here.
“This is going to be a good fight. Brett Rogers is good opponent who is undefeated. Fighting in a cage will be different, but I have trained in a cage before.’’
“I feel good and I am happy to be part of such a great card. The exposure we will get for ourselves and the sport of MMA will be tremendous on Saturday night.
“My opponent is very dangerous and I expect a very difficult fight. He has lost a couple fights but they were to good fighters, so there may be some people who are underestimating him. But I am not.
“This fight will last longer than my last one, which I was actually hoping would last longer. But I don’t think there is any way this will go the distance.’’
“I think it’s funny how some people are underestimating me. I’m shocked at the odds. I should be the favorite. But oddsmakers’ jobs are to make money and to get action.
“I’m going to turn this into a brawl. I’m not interested in turning it into a hugging contest, which is what he may do. I want to keep the fight at a fast pace, while I think Jake will want to slow it down and grind it out.
“It’s possible, if I have my way, and Shields does his part, that we will have the fight of the night.’’
“I have prepared very hard for a good fight and that’s what I expect. I think this fight will have a little bit of everything. He’s a very strong opponent and has lost only once.
“I want to fight the best, but my focus is always on my next fight. So, right now, my concentration is totally on Silva. I have to win Saturday so I can continue to do what I want to do.’’
“I am very happy to be fighting again in the United States against a very worthy opponent on CBS.
“I had a fight in late September, but that only lasted one round (3:51). But I trained very hard before that and I trained very hard after it. I’ve been training daily for about four straight months.
“There was a time, in the beginning, after I was told I couldn’t fight, that I actually doubted that I’d be able to fight again. But as time went on, and things progressed and everything was solved, I became more confident.
“Still, it was a huge relief when I was told I could fight again. I am ready for Saturday and prepared for anything he has to offer and ready to go anywhere the fight goes.’’
VIDEO: FEDOR TALKS TO CHICAGO MEDIA
November 4, 2009 by searstapper
Chicago’s MMA has been critical of the mainstream Chicago media when it comes to covering mixed martial arts. To our surprise, members of the local TV news pool sent a crew to cover Strikeforce’s open workouts at POW gym in the West Loop. Here’s Fedor Emelianenko talking to Fanhouse’s Ariel Helwani and some local reporters.
MAYHEM VS. SHIELDS MAY TOP FEDOR VS. ROGERS
October 13, 2009 by Matt
He’s the biggest living legend in MMA and the best martial artist in the world. And he’s coming to fight here in Chicago. Fedor Emelianenko, “The Last Emperor”, the #1 Ranked MMA Heavyweight in the World will take on the undefeated Brett “Grim” Rogers live on CBS.
Yet, as excited as I am to see Fedor and Grim lock up in the main event, I have a feeling that Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller’s bout for the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship may be the better fight. I think it might go the distance, and we’ll get to see MMA at its highest level of skill and talent in that fight.
“We’re looking forward to delivering an explosive night of world class MMA action on CBS,” said Scott Coker, Founder and CEO of STRIKEFORCE. “We have the world’s # 1 fighter, Fedor, making his network primetime debut against an undefeated powerhouse in Brett Rogers and, with the stars lined up for the remainder of the card, it is bound to be an exciting night of television.”
Agreed. Add Mousasi vs. Werdum to the list and this is just an amazing card. Right here in our backyard.
The following four matchups are confirmed for the November 7 event:
* Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko vs. Brett “The Grim” Rogers
* Jake Shields vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller (Middleweight Title Fight)
* Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry “The African Assassin” Sokoudjou
* Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum vs. Antonio “Big Foot” Silva
More to come on this epic event here in Chicago…
FEDOR AND STRIKEFORCE ARE COMING TO TOWN
September 25, 2009 by Matt
It’s kind of mind blowing to think that Fedor will be fighting about 10 minutes from my house. But now it is official.
Here’s the release from Strikeforce, and we’ll be covering this event like we do all the big events that come to town: interviews, videos, previews and more.
Doors at Sears Centre will open at 5:15 PM, CT for the STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global: “Fedor vs. Rogers” event presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and the first preliminary bout will begin at 6:00 PM, CT.
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FEDOR VS. GRIM IN CHICAGO?
Is the Last Emperor coming to town? ESPN Chicago reports:
“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.
The bout, which will be nationally televised by CBS, would be held at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.
A decision from the commission could come as soon as Friday.”
The Sears Centre has hoted MMA events before. Adrenaline has been there, as has the IFL. It’s a solid venue for the event. It’s a fairly new building, easily accessible, no downtown traffic to worry about it and plenty of parking.
Needless to say that we will be all over this story. The bigger question: will other local media? We worked for a local TV station when the IFL was here in May of 2007 and we did a piece on it. Most recently CLTV (local cable news) did a piece on Chicago cop Mike Russow and his UFC debut victory.
But when Anderson Silva was in Chicago fighting at UFC 90 in October of 2008, the local media gave it a huge collective yawn. If Fedor comes to town for a nationally-televised bout, will their be any coverage? We know of one place there will be local coverage: CBS. That’s who will be televising the Strikeforce event.
FRANK MIR ON RANDY, FEDOR AND MORE
September 2, 2009 by Matt
Frank Mir is a man of strong opinions. Some might actually call it arrogance or just brash. Whatever you call it you have to agree he is an excellent interview. He talked recently with Raw Vegas and laid out why he probably would not fight Randy Couture, and why Fedor should perhaps pack it in and go home.
Watch Frank Mir Says Fedor Should Retire, Go Home And Disappear on RawVegas.tv
FEDOR/STRIKEFORCE LOOK TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT
August 6, 2009 by searstapper
Fedor and the big wigs from Strikeforce held a conference call today to talk about the big signing and goals for the promotion now that the Russian is aboard. Click in to read the transcript of what was said.
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FEDOR IS NOW WITH STRIKEFORCE
August 3, 2009 by searstapper
The World’s Top MMA Heavyweight To Fight
In STRIKEFORCE / M-1 Global Co-Promoted Events.
First Fight To Air This Fall, Live on SHOWTIME®
