Fedor vs Rogers Fight 360 video

The pre-fight hype kicks up a gear with this video series from Showtime.

Here's the video:

http://sports.sho.com/browse/video-portal.html?id=47643102001

That was a good watch.

I'm buzzed for this fight and also anxious. I'm a Fedor fan but in some ways I want to see him get beat just to see if it is possible. Then again, I also want him to continue his winning streak and further cement his legacy.

Tough call.

Fedor by Armbar in Rd 1.

Are we streaming on saturday night folks??

Anfield its on Bravo at 9pm! KJGould thanks V.much for that Video, Just started watching it. Its like 24/7 the Boxing show. Think there was a similar video before the arlovski fight??? UFC really should be this but I can imagine it would be a lot cheesier! Thats a great Avatar by the way. One of the funniest photoshops of that face Bitchping pulled! We need a post of them all in one place.

Yeah but that's hours and hours after the event. I don't like watching fights when i know who's won.

I'm looking for streams for the Haye-Valuev fight and the strikeforce event.

cool video, shows interesting aspects of both guys lives.

shame they couldnt use any of his fight footage though.

Zuffa owns all his PRIDE and hence, RINGS footage i think, i also tihnk they own his affliction footage because they showed parts of Vitor/Lindland and Rothwell/Arlovski.
I dont know why they couldnt show him armbarring Choi though, surely that is owned by FEG and they have a partnership with strikeforce right? anyway that would look out of place on its own i guess.

I know it`s been said a million times before, but Fedor comes across as one of the most humble, grounded and decent guys in mma. When you consider what he has acheived and where he stands at the top of the food chain, it would be all to easy to turn into a big headed prick as so many other guys would I.E. Brock Lesnar.

I dunno, I've read Lesnar away from the cameras and spotlight to back home on his farm is a completely different person.

Yeah i've read that as well and i've seen him interviewed up to the second Mir fight and i always thought he was humble and honest. I think Dana is asking him to play the bad-guy because it will boost ratings.


It's really hard not to like Fedor! Look at where and how he trains! No bullshit, no fancy equipment, no frills. Just old fashioned work.

I've always said i'd love to go train with him and test my grappling against him but having watched that video i'm not sure i would! He doesn't mess about, well he does, but it looks sore!!

Also, not sure i'd like to take part in the banya. Some cunt starts slapping me with leafy twigs he'd end up eating them!

TBH ive heard that to about lesnar. my comment was more a refference to his lack of respect for his fellow fighters and fans.

Does anyone else think Brett Roger's wife should consult a stylist??

Rogers comes off as a little too big for his boots. He's got two good wins in his career. A knockout of Arlovski who has a poor chin and was put to sleep by Fedor with one punch. And a knockout of James Thompson who gets knocked out by a lot of people.

Fedor's going to smash him. First round. KTFO.

Good watch that.I think 'Grims' confidence is a put on a tad. I can see Fedor just leaving enough of an opening for Rogers to be tempted then WAM, overhand right, night night Brett. If it goes to the deck Fedor by GBH.

I think Rogers gets Sylvia'd. Quick barrage, then subbed.

THIS IS WHY SHERDOG IS SHIT!

Strikeforce and M-1 Global stare down the UFC and draw a line in the sand Saturday as heavyweight kingpin Fedor Emelianenko anchors the promotions' CBS debut from the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. In making such a stand, it helps to have the most indestructible Russian since Rasputin on your side, along with an opponent who looks like a mutated version of Mr. T.

Besides the must-see intrigue that comes with Emelianenko stepping into a cage against Brett Rogers, the night will see Strikeforce crown a middleweight champion when jiu-jitsu demigod Jake Shields takes on Jason "Mayhem" Miller. And although light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi won't put his strap on the line in his bout with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, anytime guys nicknamed "The Dreamcatcher" and "The African Assassin" fight, we owe it to ourselves to watch.

Fedor Emelianenko versus Brett Rogers

The breakdown: More than six years into his reign as the T-1000 of the heavyweight class, Emelianenko faces a familiar challenge in Rogers: a ginormous brawler blessed with the punching power needed to starch a cyborg emperor. However, putting fist to face appears to be the only threat Rogers poses to Emelianenko, who has a full toolbox of skills thanks to his legendary international Sambo career and the kind of ground-and-pound that can give the heartiest onlooker a migraine.

If anything works in Rogers' favor, it could be that Emelianenko seems to go along with whatever his opponent wants to do out of an almost reckless confidence that he can succeed in any situation. It has yet to cost him a fight, but it has gotten him in trouble before, and Rogers only needs one Emelianenko mistake and one punch to leave lots of bookies in tears.

Considering that both fighters rely on wide, looping punches, the openings will be there for them to play "Shatter the Skull." Of course, this assumes Emelianenko does not drag Rogers to the mat and dismantle him like a stack of Legos. Although no one has seen Rogers' ground game, it seems safe to assume that he won't do anything except tap out if Emelianenko pulls him into the deep end of the pool.

The X factor: Emelianenko has weaknesses, but his opponents always end up laid out before they get a chance to do anything beyond looking overmatched. Rogers has the ability to exploit Emelianenko's mediocre chin, but that means putting himself directly in the Russian's wheelhouse.

Rogers won't be afraid to collapse the pocket, but no heavyweight can walk through Emelianenko's punches. Taking a few of those shots will be the price of admission for Rogers.

The bottom line: Everyone from Andrei Arlovski to Semmy Schilt had a striker's chance against Emelianenko, and they all discovered why they were better off leaving the quiet, dead-eyed Russian alone. That lesson will be written across Rogers' face as well, when Emelianenko takes advantage of his aggressiveness and greets him with an overhand right midway through the opening round.

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Some muppet called Rios or Rias wrote this. I've highlighted the height of his stupidity.

I could be wrong but I think that punch from Ironhead was the only shot that ever rocked Fedor... "mediocre chin"

I think Fedor is coming out for the KO, the way this video made him look and his training etc.. I think he is coming out and trying to showcase his standup. His recnet sparring with Alexs showed great upper body movement ect.. He could sub Brett but as a much more accurate puncher I think he will level Brett with a flurry... How he finishes him after that is upto himself. He could simply slap on a sub like Sylvia or just pound him out.

Yeah Fedor is the most Humble likeable guy in MMA and clearly doesnt buy into his own hype, he said he is undefeated for now but he thinkgs that will change... Great seeing his training, it was really oldschool, I loved how his coaches said they didnt know how things were done in the west but they train in Boxing and Wrestling etc.. Realy cool Old school approach.

I dont know how anyone isnt a Fedor fan after watching this! It was funny how the best fighter ever to walk the face of the earth trains in a beat up gum with school kids!

Agreed.

Here's the pros picks for tonight. Chael Sonnen must really be a muppet.

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Fedor Emelianenko, the man who most agree is the world's best heavyweight, returns to action Saturday in Hoffman Estates, Ill., against the less experienced but still dangerous Brett Rogers.

The duel is the main event of Strikeforce/M-1 Global's debut on CBS. Fedor is a fierce striker and an even deadlier submission player. He's a resounding favorite at the sportsbooks and he should be.

While Rogers is not as big an underdog as James "Buster" Douglas was on Feb. 11, 1990, when Douglas shocked the world with his dramatic 10th-round knockout of then-invincible Mike Tyson, a Rogers win would send similar shockwaves throughout the MMA world nevertheless.

So who will win? Sherdog.com caught up with dozens of professional fighters and trainers from the MMA community to gauge their opinions.

Jeff Monson: Fedor by submission early.

Pete Sell: Fedor tries to set up Rogers for a big shot but then slips. Brett jumps on the opportunity and KO's him with his golden luck [laughs].

Dewey Cooper: Wow, this is an interesting fight for two reasons. A relatively unknown, untested, super aggressive big puncher that seems fearless and relentless for victories by knockout. Secondly, as close to perfection as a fighter can be in the unpredictable world of MMA, the incredible Fedor. Who, by the way, is another one-punch knockout artist. Will this be the fight [where] Fedor is overconfident and takes this new heavyweight threat lightly? We all know it will happen sooner or later if Fedor continues to fight; he will at some point be defeated. But I don't think it will be this fight.

Though I would love to see Rogers shock the world, I don't think it will happen. Fedor has too many ways he can win this fight. He can win by striking, takedowns with ground-and-pound or his deadly submissions, chokes, etc. Rogers has only one way he can win this fight -- by striking, most likely punches. Also, Rogers seems to be too aggressive at times, which can make him an easy target to work Fedor's takedown skills. So Fedor by first- or second-round KO or submission. Not to mention the championship experience Fedor has. That is always an advantage in these high-profile fights.

Kevin Burns: Fedor won't be challenged by Rogers, and he'll determine how long he wants the fight to last. He could probably finish him in under a minute if he chose to.

Jaime Fletcher: I like Brett Rogers, but I think Fedor is too much all around. I pick Fedor early by KO or submission. He always takes the fight where he can win it. Rogers' ground [game] is not on the world-class level yet. You need that when you fight the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time. Right now that's what Fedor is.

Mac Danzig: In the fights I've seen of Rogers, he's seemed pretty sloppy, but that doesn't mean he can't win. Fedor isn't invincible and if Rogers hits the chin, he has the power to finish. That being said, I think Fedor is more complete and has the experience to take the fight where he needs to. He also has a more resilient chin than anyone Rogers has faced thus far, so I'm going with Fedor unless he slips on a banana peel. I'd like to see the underdog win, but I don't think many heavyweights at Brett Rogers' level have the ability to beat Fedor.

Ricardo Liborio: Fedor by submission [in the] second round.

Chael Sonnen: Two fatties swinging like bums. Yawn, stretch, back to sleep.

Ron Frazier: No real reason for this pick. Maybe it's just time for a new king? I love Fedor's game, but I am picking the young big gun Brett Rogers by KO.

Scott Bieri: As much as I like parity in this sport, this one seems pretty straightforward. Rogers is a threat to any heavyweight but seems to be a one-trick pony at this point in his career. If Fedor can figure out a prime Cro Cop, Rogers' heavy hands shouldn't be a problem.

Micah Miller: Fedor [wins]. Rogers has size and a puncher's chance, but he's in over his head.

Roland Sarria: Fedor will win by a Russian polar bear hammer punch to the ear in the first round.

Travis Lutter: Got to go with Fedor. He is due to lose, but I am not betting against him.

Gabe Ruediger: You're kidding, right? It's a fight and anything can happen, but short of the "Any Given Sunday" factor, this fight is all Fedor. On the ground and standing, it's his world and Brett is just sniffing the air. Fedor by KO or submission in the first round.

Stephane Vigneault: Fedor is still the man. How can you beat a robot? Seriously, it's a dangerous fight, but Fedor is Fedor. Fedor by TKO in less than five minutes.

James Zikic: Fedor, first-round TKO. No doubt!

Ryan White: This is going to be a slugfest, but I think Fedor will win by KO.

Billy MacDonald: Fedor wins easy (via) KO in Round 1. Next up: [Antonio] "Bigfoot" Silva or [Alistair] Overeem.

Robin Black: I am leery to say this -- I have honestly received e-mail death threats for saying stuff like this -- but I am one of those jerks that thinks the whole Fedor myth has been blown way out of proportion. He's just a man. He's not unbeatable. But he will beat Brett Rogers handily and early. Fedor isn't the indestructible demigod that obsessive fans have made him out to be, but he is too much for Brett Rogers. Fedor in the first.

Ben Saunders: I am gonna go with Mr. Rogers on this one. I think he has skill and power to back it up. Only thing I have yet to see is his takedown defense, clinch work and ground skills. But if he can keep this fight standing, I believe he has the chance to knock Fedor out.

Kit Cope: Not that I don't think Rogers is legit, but I see Fedor ending this one in standard Fedor fashion. Rogers, however, poses the "puncher's chance" threat and he's a quick starter, so I predict Fedor moves with him a little, possibly leading to takedown and submission.

Tom Gavrilos: Fedor by any way he feels like ending it. This will not make it to decision. This fight is a serious mismatch.

Jamie Varner: Fedor by domination!

Stav Economou: Fedor by any way he wishes in the first round.

Bill Mesi: Fedor is hands-down my favorite fighter; I have him tattooed on my thigh. The one thing I hate about him still fighting is the fact that no matter who he fights, his critics are always quick to say that Fedor fights nobodies and this fight is no different. If Fedor beats Brett, it will be just another no-name heavyweight that he's beaten. On the other hand, if Rogers wins, Fedor will look bad and the rag on the emperor train will begin. If I had my way, Fedor should've retired on the top when he beat [Arlovski]. I think Rogers possesses the patience, strength and shot power to hurt Fedor, so I'm really on the fence with this one. Watching Fedor's last fight, I think a huge hole was uncovered: Leg kicks and straight shots stump the champ. I'm going with Fedor on this one, but if Brett wins, I'll be crushed. And mark my words: Win or lose, the Fedor haters will cease to realize he's the most complete fighter light to heavy, hands down.

Mike Ciesnolevicz: I'm really pumped because I'm gonna be cageside at this fight. I think Fedor wins this fight on skill and experience, probably by an armbar or rear choke. Rogers has an outside chance at landing a big shot like Fujita nearly did to Fedor, but it's not likely. Fedor is hard to bet against by looking at his track record.

Elvis Sinosic: The logical choice is to pick Fedor. He has had more fights, faced more higher-quality opponents and has had numerous title fights and defenses. Fedor is very well-rounded: He can strike, takedown and grapple and all at a high level. He has the ability to find his opponent's weakness and exploit it. Brett Rogers is a very dangerous opponent. He has heavy hands and finishes his opponents. The big problem is that we have not seen all of Rogers' game. A lot of what he has to offer is unknown or speculation. This makes him dangerous. I predict Fedor will take the fight, most likely set up his takedowns with strikes and then work his ground-and-pound, looking for a TKO or submission. Fedor needs to be careful, though, as Brett has the ability to turn the match around with a single blow. If Fedor is careless or underestimates him, this could end badly for [Fedor]. Rogers is coming in prepared and fired up. Fedor is the better fighter and should take this match. Fedor wins this.

Pros who picked Fedor: 27
Pros who picked Rogers: 4
Pros who couldn't decide: 1