Fedor Wins by Spectacular TKO
CHICAGO, (Nov. 8, 2009) – Saturday night marked MMA’s return to primetime on CBS featuring the No. 1 MMA fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, against Brett Rogers, in the main event. The event aired live on the CBS Television Network at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The heavyweight main Event between the unbeateb Brett Rogers and Russian Superstar Fedor Emelianenko attracted over 5 million viewers to CBS on the 7th November. Rogers had a good start landing a stiff jab that bloodied Emelianenko in the first round, he delivered a few punches from top position and some knees to the body while Emelianenko was pinned against the fence.
It all went pear shaped for Rogers in the second round, Emelianenko connected wioth a looping right, dropping Rogers and compelling referee John McCarthy to step in. and save Rogers from further punishment
Attendance at the Sears Centre Arena was 11,512 (sellout).
results for the other broadcast fights:
Strikeforce World Middleweight Championship
Jake Shields def. Jason Miller Pts.
Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO 2 (3:43, strikes)
Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva Pts.
8 November 2009
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