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Chicago May Be Location for Network Debut

“Nothing is set in stone,” but Chicago could be the city where Fedor and Rogers match-up for Strikeforce’s network debut:

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.

“It’s a possibility, nothing is set in stone,” the source said. “We’ll know soon if we’re going there.”

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