Strikeforce Predictions: Strikeforce Fedor vs Rogers Predictions - November 7, 2009
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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers Preview
Saturday, November 7th, CBS
Strikeforce makes it’s CBS debut with a very good main card which includes the greatest fighter in the history of the sport, Fedor Emelianenko. Although Strikeforce has had portions of their events on NBC in replay fashion and live events on Showtime, this is a big step up for the promotion as it has secured its place as the 2nd largest MMA promotion in North America.
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Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers Preliminary Fights
Lightweight - Jonatas Novaes vs. Christian Uflacker
A good match-up between two submission artists. Uflacker’s outstanding jiu-jitsu skills will be the difference. Uflacker wins via submission in the 2nd round.
Light Heavyweight - Nate Moore vs. Louis Taylor
Louis Taylor via TKO due to strikes.
Lightweight - Deray Davis vs. Mark Miller
Davis gets the victory via TKO due to strikes.
Middleweight - Shamar Bailey vs. John Kolosci
Shamar Bailey will make his Strikeforce debut in impressive fashion with a victory via TKO due to strikes over the UFC vet Kolosci.
Women’s Bout - Marloes Coenen vs. Roxanne Modafferi
A rematch from May of 2007, Madafferi will again get the victory. This time via UD.
Flyweight: Jeff Curran vs. Dustin Neace
Former WEC fighter Jeff Curran gets back in the win column via a Split decision win over Neace.
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Antonio Silva vs. Fabricio Werdum
The 13-4 Silva is coming off a dominating performance against Jim York at Sengoku - Tenth Battle. Silva, who was suspended for failing a drug test in 2008, is a legitimate contender for the Strikeforce title. Fabricio Werdum, an expert jiu-jitsu practitioner, looked in much better condition in his victory over Mike Kyle on August 15th at Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. This is an intriguing match-up between two fighters looking to make their name in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Division.
Prediction: Werdum via submission 2nd round
Gegard Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou (Non Title Bout)
Gegard Mousasi is 26-2-1 and hasn’t lost in over 3 years. Gegard recently defeated Babalu Sobral with a devastating series of blows a minute into the 1st round at Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. He faces the very athletic Sokoudjou who has wins in each of his last two fights over Jan Nortje at DREAM 9 and most recently on October 6th over Bob Sapp at DREAM 11.
Prediction: Mousasi via RNC 2nd round
Strikeforce Middleweight Title Bout: Jason Miller vs. Jake Shields (Belt surrendered by Cung Le)
Jason Miller’s antics, including his stint on Bully Beatdown, have brought him a significant level of popularity. Lost in his notoriety is Millers 22-6 record which includes victories over Tim Kennedy, Robbie Lawler and Dennis Kang. Miller is a well versed fighter who will be a tough match-up for the ultra talented Jake Shields. Shields, 23-4-1, is a dynamic grappler with an astute submission game. Shields has won 12 fights in a row including an impressive victory at a catch weight over Robbie Lawler.
Prediction: Jake Shields via submission 4th round
Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett "The Grim" Rogers
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Fedor Emelianenko training in Russia. |
Strikeforce pulled off the biggest coup of the year and possibly in the history of the sport by acquiring the services of Fedor Emelianenko, the ProFighting-fans.com #1 pound for pound fighter in MMA and top ranked MMA heavyweight outside of the UFC. UFC President Dana White was unwilling to co-promote events with M-1 Global which gave Strikeforce the clear path. Now, CBS and Strikeforce will look to reap the benefits. Fedor is 30-1 in his career with the only blemish a controversial loss via TKO due to a cut which came illegally to Tsuyoshi Kosaka. Since then Fedor’s resume would service as a who’s who of the sport. He has rare talent and can dominate fights on the ground or in the stand up. Fedor will face the 10-0 Brett "The Grim" Rogers, a massive human being who has surprising athleticism. I spent some time watching Rogers train in person and walked away very impressed with his immense size and nimbleness. In Rogers' last bout he defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski with a devastating blow 22 seconds into the 1st round. Rogers has one punch power and is a very dangerous opponent for Fedor.
Prediction: Fedor via submission due to a Rear Naked Choke in the 2nd round
By Scott Dryden
ProFighting-fans.com MMA Staff Writer & Editor-in-Chief
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