Brett Rogers is being given (slight) chances to beat Fedor Emelianenko based on his ability to punch a hole into concrete; little has been seen of him working the canvas, where Emelianenko is incredibly slick. In his favor: Mark Hunt, a ground novice who clocked in near Rogers’ 280-pound frame for his 2006 fight with Fedor, kept Emelianenko immobile for several minutes. But if all he can hope for is some brief control, it’s less of a shot at winning and more a stay of execution.
What happens to Emelianenko on the feet?
A victory is a victory, but for several minutes against Andrei Arlovski, Emelianenko looked uneasy and ineffective. ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fight Engine continues to change the way mixed-martial-arts promoters, managers and fighters market themselves. The revolutionary www.FightEngine.com is conducting a worldwide search for fighters to participate in two internationally staged shows set in December. ... Read More
The Dream promotion crowned new lightweight and featherweight champions this week, capping an Oct. 6 fight card from Yokohama that drew passionate crowd response and encouraging television ratings. ... Read More
Gegard Mousasi and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou have agreed to meet in a light heavyweight non-title bout at Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Rogers” on Nov. 7 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffmann Estates, Ill.
If approved by the Illinois Boxing Commission ... Read More
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- In front of an audience of 14,039 at the Yokohama Arena, Shinya Aoki played a conservative grappling game Tuesday until catching Joachim Hansen ... Read More
Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba will go to the post against Rubin Williams in a last-minute addition to Dream 11 this Tuesday at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. ... Read More
The sport’s most anticipated rubber match, the semi-finals and final of a stacked featherweight tournament and the inclusion of Hong Man Choi and Bob Sapp highlight Dream 11 ... Read More
› SPORTS › SHERDOG
