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Fedor Undergoes Successful Surgery Following Rogers Bout

Former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko underwent successful surgery to correct a dislocated thumb in his left hand. Fedor will have the half cast removed in 4-6 weeks.

According to Sherdog.com, Fedor was initially expected to be out 4-6 months but following the procedure it was noted that the bone had not been fractured or broken thus two pins were placed in the hand to fix the injury.

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Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rogers Quick Results

Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers – TKO (Punches)
Jake Shields def. Jason Miller – Decision (Unanimous)
Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou – TKO (Punches)
Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva – Decision (Unanimous)
Marloes Coenen def. Roxanne Modafferi – Submission (Armbar)
Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace – Submission (Rib Injury)
Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci – Decision (Unanimous)
Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor – Submission (Punches)
Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes – Decision (Unanimous)

Strikeforce/M1-Global: Fedor vs. Rogers Weigh-In Results

All of the combatants for Strikeforce/M-1 Global’s Fedor vs. Rogers card successfully made weight in preparation for their bouts on Saturday at the Sears Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The card will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers. The card will also feature a Strikeforce middleweight title bout between Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller.

Fedor Emelianenko (232 lbs) vs. Brett Rogers (264 lbs)
Jake Shields (184.5 lbs) vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller (184 lbs)
Gegard Mousasi (205 lbs) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (204 lbs)
Antonio Silva (263 lbs) vs. Fabricio Werdum (242 lbs)
Roxanne Modafferi (140 lbs) vs. Marloes Coenen (145 lbs)
Mark Miller (171 lbs) vs. Deray Davis (170.5 lbs)
Jeff Curran (145 lbs) vs. Dustin Neace (*149.6 lbs)
Shamar Bailey (170 lbs) vs. John Kolosci (171 lbs)
Louis Taylor (185.5 lbs) vs. Nate Moore (184 lbs)
Christian Uflacker (156 lbs) vs. Jonatas Novaes (155.5 lbs)

* The Curran-Neace fight will be held at a catch-weight of 149.6 pounds. Curran will be awarded 20 percent of Neace’s purse.

Strikeforce Signs Marius Zaromskis

Strikeforce has officially announced the signing of DREAM welterweight grand prix champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis to a multi-fight contract. No date was announced for Zaromskis’ Strikeforce debut.

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Quick Hits: Almeida Injured, Sylvia to Japan for NYE & More

- Ricardo Almeida has pulled out of his November 21 bout with welterweight contender Jon Fitch at UFC 106 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was expected to be Almeida’s first at 170 lbs after a career at middleweight. Fitch told MMA Junkie he’ll now get a “bigger fight instead.” [MMAJunkie.com]

- Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia will be appearing on the upcoming K-1 Dynamite! show on New Year’s Eve. Sylvia has been offered bouts with Alistair Overeem and Hong Man Choi and Fighters Only is reporting that Sylvia’s camp is currently favoring a bout with Choi. [Fighters Only Magazine]

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Quote of the Day: Mousasi Preparing for Strikeforce Return in November

“In November my second fight for Strikeforce will take place but my opponent is not been determined. I heard some rumors like Kevin Randleman, Paulo Filho and Mike Whitehead. Whitehead would be the most logical pick because he recently won against Randleman. I’ve also heard a rumor that Arona is fighting again and it would be great if Strikeforce can pick him up. We can use a new light heavyweight fighter.”

— Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi tells M-1 Global.com that he will return to the organization for a possible title defense at Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” event on November 7.

Fight of the Day: Edwards vs. Ludwig

From Strikeforce’s “Destruction” event in November 2008, here’s longtime UFC fighter Yves Edwards taking on fellow seasoned veteran Duane Ludwig in a lightweight matchup.

Quick Hits: Strikeforce Inks Ribeiro, Thomson Injured Once Again & More

— Brazilian lightweight standout Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro has reportedly signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. The promotion is expected to officially announce the signing shortly. While Ribeiro may actually still be under contract with DREAM, the two organizations share a talent-exchange program. Ribeiro returned to active competition earlier this year after an 18-month hiatus, defeating Katsuhiko Nagata and falling to Shinya Aoki thus far. [Sherdog.com]

—Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson will be sidelined until at least December after breaking his leg for the second time this year during training. The injury will now keep Thomson from a potential showdown against Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce’s “Fedor vs. Rogers” event on November 7 in Chicago. According to Thomson, a return bout for him could be possible at a yet-to-be-announced event on December 19. [MMA Weekly]

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Kennedy, Cummings Make Weight for “Strikeforce Challengers”

The official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s “Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings” event, which takes place at the SpiritBank Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are below. All fighters successfully made weight.

Army veteran Tim Kennedy will battle undefeated prospect Zak Cummings in the show’s main event. Other fights set for the Showtime telecast include K-1 star Ray Sefo vs. UFC veteran Kevin Jordan and All-American wrestler Tyron Woodley vs. Wolfslair coach Zach Light.

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Emelianenko-Rogers to Be Held in Chicago

Strikeforce and M-1 Global announced today that longtime heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko’s U.S. network television debut against undefeated prospect Brett Rogers on November 7 will take place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago.

Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 28 at 11 AM ET. A special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity will take place for “Strikeforce Insider” e-newsletter subscribers beginning at 10:00 AM ET on Friday, September 27.

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