In a huge turn of events it looks as though Strikeforce will be making it’s network debut on CBS on November 7 with a card headlined by Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. From the official press release:
Breaking News: Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers On CBS November 7
On Nov. 7, the world’s Number One-ranked MMA heavyweight fighter, Fedor Emelianenko of Russia, will face undefeated American Brett Rogers of Minnesota in the marquee match up. The fight marks the first bout for the highly coveted Emelianenko since his promotional company M-1 Global signed an agreement with STRIKEFORCE to co-promote major events.
“There’s no question this is a sport that is fast becoming a force in popularity and as a business,” said Kelly Kahl, Senior Executive Vice President, Prime Time, CBS Television. “We’re excited to be the platform that will enable millions more to see the athlete regarded as the very best in his sport. The Number One heavyweight on the most-watched network has a very nice ring to it.”
It will be interesting to see the response from the UFC as they have counter-programmed almost every show by an outside promotion. Most recently this included countering the Gina Carano vs. “Cyborg” Santos card with a replay of UFC 100 on Spike TV.
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