Fedor Emelianenko, the only heavyweight with a serious presence in the “top pound-for-pound fighter” rankings, had the most high-profile match of his career Saturday against Brett Rogers. While Fedor has fought some more credentialed fighters, never before had he had such a wide American audience–a primetime audience, that is, on national network CBS.
Would Fedor make quick work of yet another threatening heavyweight? Or, would the undefeated Rogers prove that his hands were just too powerful for “The Last Emperor?” Plus, how did fights like Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou and Shields vs. Miller conclude?
Quick results from the Fedor vs. Rogers event (produced by Strikeforce and M-1 Global):
Christian Uflacker b. Jonatas Novaes via unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-25)
Nate Moore b. Louis Taylor via submission (strikes) at 3:24 of Round Two
Shamar Bailey b. John Kolosci via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Jeff Curran b. Dustin Neace via submission (injury) at 1:39 of Round One
Marlos Coenen b. Roxanne Modafferi via submission (armbar) at 1:05 of Round One
Fabricio Werdum b. Antonio Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gegard Mousasi b. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou via TKO (strikes) at 3:43 of Round Two
Jake Shields b. Jason Miller via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Fedor Emelianenko b. Brett Rogers via TKO (strikes) at 1:48 of Round Two
