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‘Fedor vs. Rogers’ Live Weigh-in Results at 6 p.m. ET
Sherdog.com reports from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill., with live weigh-in results of Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s “Fedor vs. Rogers.”
Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers will register their weights to put the stamp on Saturday’s CBS-televised (9 p.m. ET) fight card.
Strikeforce Named ‘Premier League’ in EA Sports MMA, McCarthy to Ref
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. –- Strikeforce and iconic referee “Big” John will have a major presence in EA Sports MMA interactive arts video game, due out in 2010. The game will be available on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
Rogers, Shields Join 'EA Sports MMA' Cast
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Brett Rogers and Jake Shields are the latest fighters signed to appear in EA Sports MMA interactive arts video game, announced the gaming purveyor on Friday.
Family Valued: Veras Won't Miss Spouses' Bouts Live
Kerry Vera said there’s nothing that will keep her from watching her husband Brandon headline his first UFC event in person -- even her own fight a week later.
Brett Rogers: 'I'm Going to Hurt Him'
Brett Rogers gets his shot at the No. 1-ranked heavyweight in the world Saturday. In this exclusive interview, he tells Sherdog.com’s TJ De Santis that he’s going to hurt Fedor Emelianenko. » Rogers is Ready
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Manager: 'Henderson Not Signed Anywhere'
Dan Henderson remains an unsigned commodity, the fighter’s business partner and manager, Aaron Crecy, told Sherdog.com late Thursday, responding to a new report that states the top-five middleweight has signed with Strikeforce.
“Dan hasn’t signed anywhere,” said Crecy.
Shields Wants to Be a Division Jumper
Jake Shields wants to keep paving his way in two Strikeforce divisions if the promotion will allow it.
Jacare-Lindland Signed for Dec. 19 Strikeforce
Dream middleweight grand prix finalist Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will meet Matt Lindland in a featured bout at the year-end Strikeforce show on Dec. 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker informed Sherdog.com of the matchup on Thursday.
Strikeforce Heavyweight Winners May Meet Next
CHICAGO -- A quartet of heavyweights are very much in the mix for a title shot at Strikeforce and M-1 Global’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” this Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
The world’s top-ranked heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko, is the strong
Hardy Not Intimidated By Swick
Dan Hardy gained a reputation as a fiery trash talker after a successful Internet campaign leading up to his fight with Marcus Davis earlier this year.
Fedor-Rogers Crowd Could Exceed 10,000
A crowd of more than 10,000 spectators could greet two of the world’s top 10 heavyweights when Fedor Emelianenko meets Brett Rogers in the Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Rogers” main event this Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Carwin: Lesnar Bout ‘Not Happening’ at UFC 108
Shane Carwin’s wait just got longer.
His scheduled Nov. 21 title fight against Brock Lesnar already postponed, the unbeaten heavyweight contender on Wednesday announced that the UFC champion will not be prepared to defend his crown at UFC 108 on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden...
Cro Cop-Rothwell Likely for UFC Australia
Mirko Filipovic and Ben Rothwell have been scheduled to meet Feb. 21 in Sydney, Australia, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the bout.
St. Pierre New Face of Under Armour, Aims for Feb. or March Return
UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with performance apparel leader Under Armour, the company announced Thursday.
Englebrecht Establishes MMA’s First Minor League System
Move over Branch Rickey. Roy Englebrecht has established the first minor league system for mixed martial arts.
Manager: Nogueira-Velasquez Not Set Yet for UFC 108
Despite reports to the contrary, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez have not yet agreed to meet Jan. 2 at UFC 108, according to Velasquez representative Bob Cook.
Alexander Cleared for Dec. 5 Bout, ‘Slice’ Rumored Opponent
Houston Alexander was approved for re-licensure Wednesday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, clearing the way for an anticipated bout with Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson at “The Ultimate Fighter 10” finale on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas.
Gurgel a ‘Caged Animal’ for Evangelista
After going 3-4 during his stint in the UFC, Jorge Gurgel needed a change. He decided to leave his own gym in Cincinnati for Boston to train with noted muay Thai trainer Mark DellaGrotte.
Duffee Out of UFC 107; Struve, Russow Possible Opponents for Buentello
Todd Duffee has pulled out of his heavyweight bout against Paul Buentello at UFC 107 on Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn., due to an injury.
“(Withdrawing) was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make,” said Duffee, who would not disclose the nature of his injury.
8 Questions for Junior dos Santos
With wins over 2006 Pride Fighting Championships open weight grand prix winner Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, 6-foot-11 submission specialist Stefan Struve and the respected Fabricio Werdum already behind him, Junior dos Santos will soon face another difficult challenge inside...
Brits Populate Completed UFC 105 Roster
UFC 105 “Couture vs. Vera” on Nov. 14 will have a decidedly nationalistic feel, as 10 British fighters -- including “The Ultimate Fighter 9” winners James Wilks and Ross Pearson
Weekend Rundown: Horn Notches 52nd Submission
One-time UFC light heavyweight championship challenger Jeremy Horn submitted Joe Trujillo with a first-round keylock in the Rocky Mountain Nationals “Stars of MMA” main event on Friday at the National Western Complex in Denver.
WEC Slates Varner-Henderson for Jan. 10
World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight champion Jamie Varner will meet interim titleholder Benson Henderson in a unification bout at WEC 46 on Jan. 10
Alves: Fighting GSP for Title Is a Different Game
Before his recent withdrawal from a rematch with Jon Fitch due to a small tear to the posterior cruciate ligament in his knee, Thiago Alves sat down with Sherdog.com and reflected on his title bout loss to Georges St. Pierre.
Maia Trains Boxing with Nogueira
After being defeated by Nate Marquardt at UFC 102, Demian Maia decided to change his training for his next challenge against Dan Miller at UFC 109
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