If he happens to destroy Fedor, how soon can he move to UFC and leave Strikeforce without a champ and with a Fedor who’s reputation has taken a huge hit?

mu_shin: My hope is that after he beats Rogers and Overeem, we’ll perhaps get to see Fedor against whoever wears the UFC belt, crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion, unifying both the hardcore and the new fans in appreciating the most accomplished heavyweight in the short history of our young sport.

Whilst im sure Strikeforce would have no problem with this, i guarentee the UFC – or more likely Dana – would never allow it. But, as a fan.. that would be the biggest event in the world. And it would be a great day for MMA, when UFC actually willingly co promotes an event, which could possibly be the biggest event in MMA history!

The biggest positive in business terms is developing new fans for the sport through the exposure on network television with no fee. While hardcore long time devotees may disparage the “noobs”, bigger fan base should translate to more of everything we like about MMA: more athletes attracted to the sport, more events for fans to consume, and perhaps even more financial opportunities for up and coming fighters.

Posted previously that I watched many of Rogers’ previous fights up to and including Arlovski, and have seen very little in Brett’s style, conditioning, and experience to indicate he is a threat to an elite fighter like Fedor. My hope is that after he beats Rogers and Overeem, we’ll perhaps get to see Fedor against whoever wears the UFC belt, crowned the undisputed world heavyweight champion, unifying both the hardcore and the new fans in appreciating the most accomplished heavyweight in the short history of our young sport.

The best way for strikeforce to have made this a win/win would have been very simple and frankly should have been done months ago and that would be to have stripped Overeem of his totally undeserved title and made this fight a 5 rd battle for the belt.

Right now in my mind the only thing that would make this a win for strikeforce is a Fedor win just because everyone with even a passing intrest in MMA wants to see Fedor rip overeems arms off and beat him with them then Take the belt and hang him from the rafters with it.(Ok a little over the top but you get the point….Ihope )

Yep I agree.
But all it takes is 1 lucky punch (or strike) to lose a fight. It has happened to Sylvia, Gonzaga, Gsp, Arlovski and nearly happened to Fedor when he fought Fugita.

Although its a win – win for Strikeforce, i think it would benefit them alot more if Fedor wins. If he is being hyped up as he should be (i dont live in the US, so im not aware of any marketing they are doing on CBS), many ‘new’ fans that are going to watch the event, as it is being aired for free, will immediately buy into the hype, expecting Fedor to walk through this guy. They wil see how big Rogers is, and think Fedor must be unstoppable to beat a guy so big and dangerous. (This is not how im thinking lol, just what i think alot of people who dont watch MMA will think). But also hype Rogers up as a very dangerous brawler, so he seems like a legitimately tough test for this so called ‘unbeatable, baddest dude on the planet’ Fedor. Rogers is the unbeaten KO artist, ‘will Fedor be able to defeat the giant beast?’ Lol something like that you know. So.. Fedor wins… and all these people that are watching the event are instantly new fans of Fedor. And they will want to see him fight again. Fedor loses… huge disapointment, and all that hype just fizzles out on Fedors behalf, and more mainstream people just see the big strong heavy guy win. Where as id imagine, people would be far more intrigued and impressed in seeing the ‘lesser guy’ (in terms of appearence) winning. Imagine how many more people will start respecting MMA far more, seeing a fighter like Fedor win..

IMO, Fedor is far easier to hype up than Rogers. A normal looking man… looks a tad overweight, so calm and relaxed, so humble… but yet steps in the ring and destroys his opponents. I think thats far easier to hype up, than a guy who looks like a thug lol.

I may be abit biased in my assessment, as i am a long time fan of Fedor. I have followed the guy for years now. And i firmly believe, until he is beaten, he should remain P4P best in the world. Anderson Silva can claim no.1 spot if he continues to win should Fedor lose. But currently, Fedor should easily be considered P4P best. I dont see anyway that Rogers could possibly win. I honestly even think Fedor could out-strike Rogers. I think Fedor is one of the best counter punchers in MMA. He isnt known for it, but watch his fights…. his counters are awe inspiring. His striking, whilst not technically perfect, is delivered with such speed and power which makes up for the slight lack of technique. Rogers is powerful.. but so was Mirko Cro Cop (who IMO in his prime, was far more feared than Rogers!!!). Infact, at HW, most fighters have extreme KO power. Its one of the perks of being so big!!! I admit, i am impressed with Rogers striking, but not to the point that he is the most dangerous HW striker out there. He has powerful, fast hands… but id say he is quite predictable. Fedor has everything… kicks.. knees… punches. And then.. his ground game, which i dont need to talk about, as everybody should know that Fedors ground game is MILES ahead of Rogers. Imagine what would happen if Rogers bum rushes Fedor… i see a big sambo slam.

I think Fedor will strike with Rogers for a while, maybe surprise Rogers, that he wants to strike with him. And then take him down. Where he will use that vicious GnP, then submit Rogers. I see it being relatively simple, and quite easy for Fedor. I hope Rogers proves me wrong, so i can see a war. But i think Fedor is going to dismantle Rogers quickly. If Rogers beats Fedor… I will shut my mouth and give him abit more respect. But i just cannot see it happening.

I dont know about anyone else here, but if Fedor loses, in my opinion, it will be ‘the’ biggest upset in MMA history. Well that will definetly be the way i would be looking at it.

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