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Scott Smith Ready to Fight as Soon as He Gets an Opponent

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:40 -0500

CHICAGO -- Scott Smith is ready to fight for Strikeforce in December. Now he just needs an opponent.

Smith is hanging out here in Chicago this week to talk to fans and reporters and help spread the word about Saturday night's CBS show. He's also gearing up to fight on December 19, but he says Strikeforce hasn't yet had time to find him the right opponent.

'Mayhem' Miller's Pre-Fight Video Journal

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:33 -0500

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- On Wednesday, Jason "Mayhem" Miller told FanHouse that this weekend's Strikeforce middleweight title fight against Jake Shields on CBS was the important of his career.

Strikeforce Main Event Breakdown: Fedor vs. Rogers

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:42:33 -0500

In August of 1995, Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci penned a feature about pitcher Greg Maddux entitled "Once in a Lifetime." Wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform, Maddux also graced the cover of SI in that issue. The photo showed a focused Maddux a nanosecond after delivering a pitch. The caption read "The Greatest Pitcher You'll Ever See."

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Preview and Predictions

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:31:31 -0500

Strikeforce and M-1 Global are putting on a fight card worthy of pay-per-view Saturday night in the Chicago area, but this one is available for free on CBS. We've got a full preview and predictions of the four big fights below.

What: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers

When: The undercard starts at 7 PM ET Saturday, and the four-fight televised card begins at 9.

Where: Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Scott Coker Previews Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:14 -0500

CHICAGO -- Scott Coker has been promoting combat sports events for more than two decades, but he'll be the first to admit that Saturday night's Strikeforce on CBS card is the most important event that he has ever been part of.

Brett Rogers Ready to 'Embarrass' Fedor Emelianenko

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:28:59 -0500

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Brett Rogers, the former Sam's Club employee turned full-time mixed martial artist, is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime in the next 48 hours, as he gears up for Saturday night's showdown against the consensus best mixed martial artist in the world, Fedor Emelianenko.

Fedor Promises Two More US Fights in 2010

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:51 -0500

CHICAGO -- Fedor Emelianenko says he's committed to continuing to fight in the United States over the next year, saying Thursday that after his upcoming fight with Brett Rogers, he'll fight at least twice more in the United States in 2010.

M-1 VP Happy With CBS Promotion of Fedor vs. Rogers

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:18 -0500

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.

Modafferi Is So Excited, and She Just Can't Hide It

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:03:36 -0500

CHICAGO -- At first glance, Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look your typical mixed martial artist, what with her skinny frame and glasses. But the native of Delaware, who now resides in Japan, is considered one of the best female fighters in the world, and she has a 13-4 record, including six straight wins, to prove it.

GSP Signs Endorsement Deal With Under Armour

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:51:14 -0500

Barriers are not always smashed with a sledgehammer. Sometimes they're chiseled away a little at a time.

A case in point is MMA's move to mainstream acceptance, which has occurred in bits and pieces. The latest step forward comes courtesy of welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, who has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with top-selling athletic brand Under Armour.

Rogers Doesn't Want Bloggers to Think He's Boring

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:27 -0500

Brett Rogers is continuing to make the media rounds to promote his fight with Fedor Emelianenko Saturday night, and in an interview with Adam Carolla, he talked about his desire not just to win, but to entertain.

Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin Off UFC 108

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:23:07 -0500

The plan to reschedule the UFC heavyweight championship bout between champ Brock Lesnar and challenger Shane Carwin at UFC 108 on Jan. 2 has been nixed.

'Mayhem' Talks Jake Shields Title Fight, Reality TV

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:32 -0500

CHICAGO -- If you think Jason "Mayhem" Miller is just some reality TV host, watch his Strikeforce middleweight title fight against Jake Shields on CBS this Saturday night, and you will quickly find out that he is much more than that.

Gegard Mousasi Won't Underestimate Sokoudjou, Open to Dan Henderson Fight

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:13:43 -0500

CHICAGO -- While some MMA fans and pundits have proclaimed that Rameau Thierry Soukoudjou doesn't have what it takes to upset Gegard Mousasi on Saturday night, the current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion isn't buying into that notion. Mousasi clearly remembers Sokoudjou's past triumphs over Antonio Rogerio Noguiera and Ricardo Arona in PRIDE, and is intent on not allowing "The African Assassin" to pull off the same kind of magic on CBS this weekend.

Silva, Werdum Eye Each Other but Look to Fedor

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:12:45 -0500

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.

No Quit in Frank Shamrock

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:47:55 -0500

CHICAGO -- On a chain around his neck, Frank Shamrock wears the metal plate that held his arm together after he needed surgery to repair a bad break. Ask him about it, and he doesn't hesitate to show off the long surgical scar on his arm. The plate and the scar are sources of pride from a 15-year career as a mixed martial arts fighter.

Jake Shields: I'm Finally Getting Respect

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:47:15 -0500

CHICAGO -- On Saturday night, Jake Shields will compete on his third CBS card -- more than any other fighter.

Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers Video

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:12:25 -0500

CBS' most recent attempt to hype Saturday's Strikeforce debut is "Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers," which is airing on Showtime and on select CBS affiliates.

Brett Rogers on ESPN

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:59 -0500

Fedor Emelianenko is meeting the media in Chicago today, but Brett Rogers is in Bristol, Connecticut, promoting their fight at ESPN headquarters, including the above appearance on ESPN First Take.

Todd Duffee Withdraws from UFC 107

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0500

Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Todd Duffee has suffered an undisclosed injury and has been forced to pull out of his fight against former UFC and Strikeforce title challenger Paul Buentello at UFC 107 on Dec. 12.