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  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce ”Fedor vs. Rogers” Results: Fedor Emelianenko Knocks Out Brett Rogers, Shields Tops ”Mayhem” To Win Title   8 hours, 51 minutes ago

    Despite being bloodied in the opening seconds of the fight, top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko did what most predicted he would, scoring a second-round knockout of previously undefeated Brett Rogers on Saturday in the main event of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers.
    The bout capped off the promotion’s first CBS-televised event, which took place at the Sears Centre [...]

  • Kris Karkoski commented on the blog post Strikeforce ”Fedor vs. Rogers” Live Results and Updates   12 hours, 59 minutes ago

    Fedor-Rogers should start between 10:15-10:30 ET, depending on results of other fights and whether any prelims are shown.

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce ”Fedor vs. Rogers” Live Results and Updates   18 hours, 56 minutes ago

    Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com’s live coverage of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, which takes place tonight at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois just outside Chicago.
    The CBS-televised event is headlined by top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko vs. undefeated up-and-comer Brett Rogers. The card also includes a middleweight championship bout between Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Jake Shields, [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Sengoku 11 Results: Omigawa Upsets Hioki, Khalidov Stops Santiago   22 hours, 24 minutes ago

    Michihiro Omigawa upset Hatsu Hioki on Saturday at Sengoku 11 in Tokyo, Japan, receiving a controversial split decision win in the evening’s main event.
    Also on the card, Mamed Khalidov extended his unbeaten streak to 18-straight by making quick work of Jorge Santiago, while notables Jorge Masvidal, Akihiro Gono, and Dave Herman also picked up wins.
    The [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce Challengers 4 Results: Evangelista Tops Gurgel, Del Rosario Submits Cash   22 hours, 57 minutes ago

    Billy Evangelista remained undefeated on Friday in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers 4 in Fresno, California, earning a unanimous decision win over veteran Jorge Gurgel at the Showtime-televised card.
    In other main card action, Shane Del Rosario, Luke Rockhold, Merrit Warren, and Thomas Diagne all earned victories.
    The event’s official results were:
    MAIN CARD
    Billy Evangelista def. [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Cung Le vs. Scott Smith Likely for Strikeforce: Evolution in December   1 day, 13 hours ago

    Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le will return to action at Strikeforce: Evolution on December 19 in San Jose, California, according to Fanhouse, likely fighting Scott Smith at the Showtime-televised event.
    Le (6-0) vacated the middleweight title in September after landing another movie role that would extend his 18-months of inactivity. Le, a decorated kickboxer, has [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Weigh-In Results   1 day, 14 hours ago

    All 20 fighters who will be in action at tomorrow’s CBS-televised Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois successfully made weight today for their bouts.
    Top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko tipped the scale at 232 pounds, while his main event opponent, Brett Rogers, came in 32 pounds heavier at 264 pounds.
    The event’s official weigh-in results [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce ”Fedor vs. Rogers” Roundup: News, Photos, Quotes, and Videos   1 day, 16 hours ago

    NEWS AND NOTES
    EA Sports announced during a Friday press conference in Chicago that top Strikeforce fighters Brett Rogers and Jake Shields will be featured in the company’s “EA Sports MMA” video game, which is slated for a 2010 release.
    “Fedor vs. Rogers” has nearly sold out, with a crowd of approximately 10,000 expected to be on [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Sengoku 11 Weigh-In Results: All 22 Fighters Make Weight   1 day, 17 hours ago

    All 22 fighters set to participate at Saturday’s Sengoku 11th Battle event in Tokyo, Japan successfully made weight earlier today for their bouts.
    The official weigh-in results for the HDNet-televised event, which is headlined by Hatsu Hioki vs. Michihiro Omigawa, were:
    Hatsu Hioki (143.1) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (143.1)
    Jorge Santiago (183) vs. Mamed Khalidov (181.7)
    Satoru Kitaoka (154.3) vs. [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: ”Jacare” vs. Lindland, ”King Mo” Announced for Strikeforce: Evolution on December 19 in San Jose   1 day, 20 hours ago

    A rumored December 19 Strikeforce event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California was made official at Thursday’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” press conference, with Strikeforce’s Scott Coker announcing that the Showtime-televised “Evolution” event will feature Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s Strikeforce debut against fellow middleweight newcomer Matt Lindland as well as the debut of light heavyweight [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Georges St-Pierre Says He’s 100 Percent, Likely to Fight in March or April   1 day, 21 hours ago

    UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says a torn abductor suffered in his successful July title defense against Thiago Alves is completely healed, and that he’ll fight the winner of Mike Swick-Dan Hardy early next year, likely in March or April.

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Strikeforce Challengers 4: Evangelista vs. Gurgel Weigh-In Results, Quotes, and Photos   1 day, 21 hours ago

    Overshadowed by Saturday’s CBS-televised “Fedor vs. Rogers” event, Strikeforce tonight hosts Strikeforce Challengers 4: Evangelista vs. Gurgel in Fresno, California. The Showtime-televised card is headlined by undefeated lightweight Billy Evangelista vs. UFC veteran Jorge Gurgel.
    All 18 fighters scheduled to be in action at the event weighed-in yesterday for their bouts and the weigh-in results were:
    MAIN [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Dana White: I Guarantee You 1,000 Percent That Dan Henderson is Signed By Strikeforce   2 days, 10 hours ago

    Dan Henderson, a former PRIDE title-holder and current middleweight contender, has likely signed with Strikeforce, UFC President Dana White recently told Yahoo Sports.
    According to the report, a source close to the situation confirmed Henderson had signed with Strikeforce and White echoed the news, though Strikeforce’s Scott Coker denied a deal is done.
    “I guarantee you 1,000 [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Will Kerr Replaces Injured Alex Karalexis Against Kamal Shalorus at WEC 44 (updated)   2 days, 15 hours ago

    Will Kerr has been tapped to make his WEC debut as a late-replacement for an injured Alex Karalexis, taking on fellow newcomer Kamal Shalorus at WEC 44 on November 18 in Las Vegas.
    Karalexis was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a hand injury, according to the WEC’s announcement. A timeline for his return [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Video: Jake Shields Trains for Jason ”Mayhem” Miller Strikeforce Fight   2 days, 16 hours ago

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Shane Carwin: UFC 108 Fight Against Brock Lesnar ”Not Happening”   2 days, 19 hours ago

    Heavyweight challenger Shane Carwin confirmed on his official website today that UFC champion Brock Lesnar will be unable to defend his title at UFC 108 on January 2 in Las Vegas, again delaying the matchup that was originally scheduled for UFC 106 later this month.
    “My manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Under Armour Signs Georges St-Pierre to Multi-Year Endorsement Deal   2 days, 20 hours ago

    PRESS RELEASE — Under Armour, (NYSE: UA) the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel and footwear, announced today it has signed Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre to a multi-year endorsement deal. Under the terms of the agreement, St-Pierre, the 2008 Sportsnet Canadian Athlete of the Year, will serve as the face of Under [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Rumor: Mirko ”Cro Cop” vs. Ben Rothwell Possible for UFC 110 in Australia   2 days, 21 hours ago

    Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Ben Rothwell could square off at UFC 110, according to a post on The Underground, with both heavyweights looking to rebound from recent losses at the February 20 card in Sydney, Australia.
    Cro Cop (25-7-2) returned to the UFC in June with a first-round TKO of Mustapha Al-Turk, but suffered a [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Report: Brock Lesnar Unable to Fight Shane Carwin in January at UFC 108   3 days, 10 hours ago

    UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will be unable to fight Shane Carwin in the main event of UFC 108 on January 2, according to Heavy.com, likely leaving the traditional blockbuster event without a championship headliner.
    Lesnar was to take on Carwin later this month in the main event of UFC 106, but was forced to postpone [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: The Ultimate Fighter 10 – Episode 8 Recap and Discussion   3 days, 10 hours ago

    Team Rampage’s Marcus Jones became the team’s only fighter to advance to the tournament’s quarterfinals, handing Team Rashad their only loss of the opening round with a quick and impressive armbar submission of Mike Wessel.
    After consulting with the coaches and interviewing the fighters, Dana White announced the quarterfinal matchups as:
    Roy Nelson (Team Rashad) vs. Justin [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Likely for UFC 108   3 days, 14 hours ago

    Heavyweight contenders Cain Velasquez and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will likely meet in a featured matchup at UFC 108 on January 2 in Las Vegas, according to Tatame, which cites a report from Nogueira’s manager Ed Soares.
    Velasquez (7-0) improved his UFC record to 5-0 with a second-round knockout of Ben Rothwell last month at UFC 104.
    Nogueira [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: HDNet to Broadcast Friday’s Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Weigh-Ins Live on ”Inside MMA”   3 days, 14 hours ago

    PRESS RELEASE — HDNet’s “Inside MMA” will provide LIVE, exclusive coverage of the weigh-ins for “STRIKEFORCE: Fedor vs. Rogers,” Friday, November 6at 6:00 pm ET.
    The special 90-minute edition of “Inside MMA” will provide a first look at the undisputed #1 heavyweight in the world — Fedor Emelianenko, as he hits the scale the night before [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Photo: Dana White Wrecks His Ferrari   3 days, 15 hours ago

    UFC President Dana White was involved in a minor car accident this morning in Las Vegas and shared a photo of his wrecked Ferrari on Twitter, writing “This how my day is going. Hope all of you are having a better day than me!!!”.

  • Kris Karkoski commented on the blog post UFC 108 Tickets For January 2 in Las Vegas on Sale Next Week   3 days, 19 hours ago

    There’s been speculation on Twitter that the UFC could pull Kimbo from fighting Houston and have him fight Chuck at 108 instead.

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: UFC 108 Tickets For January 2 in Las Vegas on Sale Next Week   3 days, 20 hours ago

    Tickets for UFC 108, the UFC’s traditional year-end blockbuster event which takes place on January 2 in Las Vegas, go on sale next week:
    UFC Fight Club Ticket Presale: Starts Thursday, November 12 – 10 am pt
    UFC Newsletter Subscribers Ticket Presale: Starts Friday, November 13 – 10 am pt
    Public On-Sale Ticket Date: Starts Saturday, November 14 [...]

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Jason ”Mayhem” Miller: This Has To Be My Masterpiece (video)   3 days, 21 hours ago

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Mike Swick UFC 105 Video Blog – Episode 1   3 days, 21 hours ago

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: FightTrends.com Interview with Dave of Nogi Industries   3 days, 23 hours ago

    FightTrends.com recently caught up with Dave from Nogi Industries, who talked about how the company started, their latest products, as well as whats in the works for the months ahead. Head over to FightTrends.com to check it out…

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Full Video: Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers   3 days, 23 hours ago

  • Kris Karkoski wrote a new blog post: Brett Rogers to Appear on ESPN 2 Tomorrow   4 days, 8 hours ago

    Strikeforce heavyweight Brett Rogers, who takes on Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of Saturday’s CBS-televised event, will make live appearances tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 4) on ESPN 2.
    Rogers will appear at 10am ET on “First Take” and will also be a guest on “Sports Nation” at 4pm ET.
    For the latest Strikeforce news and Strikeforce rumors [...]