Strikeforce eyeing Sears Centre for Nov. 7 'Fedor vs Rogers' CBS event
by Jesse Holland on Sep 18, 2009 1:39 PM EDT
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The Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Rogers" mixed martial arts event is reportedly heading to the Sears Centre in Chicago, Illinois for its CBS prime time debut on November 7.
ESPN Chicago is reporting that the San Jose-based organization is close to finalizing the location that will feature a main event between the top heavyweight fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, against heavy-handed up-and-comer, Brett "The Grim" Rogers.
It will mark the Strikeforce debut for "The Last Emperor" after being acquired in a co-promtion deal with M-1 Global last month.
Also expected to compete are middleweight stars Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Jake Shields, duking it out for the chance to claim Cung Le's recently vacated 185-pound middleweight title.
Light heavyweight star Gegard Mousasi and women's champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos are also expected to be in action on fight night.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on the Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Rogers" event as it becomes available.
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WHY?? they are a San Jose based show, why do this to us!!!??
I was planning on scooping up some cage side tickets, now I guess it will be on my sofa!
by kevin on Sep 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
anyone know if this is amicable?
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=165446948676&h=RzWpW&u=7bWv3&ref=nf
by kevin on Sep 18, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
kevin~ this card has been rumored to be on the east coast for some time now..
u really thought it would be in cali?
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I was hoping for Newark New Jersey – the rumored venue for thier rumored October card…
by ViolentMike on Sep 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
i heard nj as well mike!~
but i ain’t complaining with this. ever since i moved to detroit i havn’t been on the west side to often..
this works out great with my plans..
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
What?! How can you book a show w/o having the venue lined up? Kind of bass ackwards. I can’t imagine anyone being that moronic as to do it that way, but why would this be a separate, later announcement?
by chefdaddy on Sep 18, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Stinky-
You live in Detroit?
My condolences, brother.
:)
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
dood, i love it!
i only bought it to rent it out, but after 2 months in detroit dealing with paper work, i decided to just live here..
i got a place in oakland that i stay as well, but i find ive been on the eastside waay more often these days..
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kevin, yes a man can dream.. nothing wrong with that.
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a minute !
This an unofficial Fedor thread…
Where are Introvert and john g?
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Alseep together under a big Fedor poster above their bed.
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
jv, u got a translation of that for your boy?
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If you do translate it Stink, I was just playing. Your my homie with fingers that need to be washed!
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s a subtle dig at AA, who lives in Chicago and just KTFO by both guys.
by PW on Sep 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I am pissed. This fight should have happened here in Minneapolis or St Paul goddamnit.
Anyways they’re gonna get Marloes for Cyborg and Southworth or whitehead for Gegard.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 18, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I told you guys that MOusasi didnt get hurt in the exhibition fight with fedor and that he was lying about being injured. He faked the injury to get out of the meaningless fight with Soko so he could compete on the historic CBS card next to his boy Fedor. The card is rumored to be amazing:
Fedor vs. Grim
I wouldnt mind seeing Southwarth vs. mOusasi cause I hate Bobby for the crap he said to Leben so I dont mind seeing him get KTFO cause Bobby will stand with him. They could bring in Arona to fight him. They could feed Fejao to Gegard. They coulld also bring in a durable guy like Tiger white to showcase Gegard! UFC was really smart by taking lil Nog off the market. Jorge Santiago might be able to move up to fight him, as could Lindland.
Mayhem vs. Sheilds for the title
Jacre vs. TBA
mousasi vs. TBA
Cyborg vs. TBA
any word on if Diaz will be on this card?
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
There are only four televised fights on this card John, and with Mousasi and (retch) Cyborg fighting, forget about any other big names on this one. Cyborg should be on the undercard, but it will be a “title” fight, so she won’t be.
They are probably doing a card in December that will feature Jacare/Lindland/Lawler, Nick Diaz (against Heiron, maybe?) and hopefully Overeem/Werdum.
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mousasi against maybe Randleman or Whitehead? A fight I would like to see but I don’t think Strikeforce can afford to sacrifice is Werdum vs Mousasi I believe Mousasi is 225ish so giving up fifteen pounds would be no big deal problem is there would be no more decent HW for Fedor to fight unless werdum was to win wich I doubt?
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Im happy with 4 fights. They need to get MOusasi someone good to face and it would be awesome.
They should consider having MOusasi not cut weight and fight a guy like Remmy BoJansky under k-1 rules. Or he can fight Yvel at Heavyweight. I just want to see him in an exciting match up. Lindland vs. MOusasi would be an interesting fight.
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This card is about putting some high-level MMA on network TV, John. They’re not going to do a kickboxing bout.
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ: I know that they wont do K-1 rules. That will probably never happen in a USA based mma organization. I just thought it would be cool to see.
Is that a fact Alpha?
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure though. But I saw an article somewere last week that was saying that he is. I’ll try to find back the link.
by Alpha Male on Sep 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not so sure JJ that it was erroneous. They where talking about a fight between him and Herring.
by Alpha Male on Sep 18, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Mania-
FYI – The Sears Centre is NOT in Chicago. It’s in Hoffman Estates, which is a suburb located OUTSIDE of Chicago.
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
mania won’t post it again, but Kenny Florian and delagrate have had a falling out, Florian is full time training with GSP
by kevin on Sep 18, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
my bad, there it is!
supposed to be a reason coming out later today!
by kevin on Sep 18, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Training with GSP could only mean good things for Florian.
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
why should italian names be mispelled kiven?
by shamo84 on Sep 18, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
bro, my spell check doesn’t check names, it’s not italian names, it’s any name. No disrespect, but you got what I meant, so who cares!?
by kevin on Sep 18, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
it is bad enough that nobody knows how to read it..
by shamo84 on Sep 18, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, that kills Delagrotte’s camp. Now he’s stuck with the Irish stand and bang grenade.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 18, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
NNR: Delagrotti also picked up Mega Star, and top heavyweight, Frank Mir recently. HAHAHAHAHAHA
Mir and Fake Irishmen..hahahaha what a camp! Where’s waldo? More like “Where’s Wado’s good student’s” hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, oh my…Murr the stiker with some Muay Thai. Now he gonna think that he can go in k-1.
So Florini is training with Zahabi and the neanderthal man is training with Jackson. Kinda weird!
by Alpha Male on Sep 18, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, when I heard that Mir lleft hiis Tai trainer for Dellgratti, I just laughed!
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Havent you guys heard that Mir is calling out Badr Hari, saying he is an over rated striker? hahahahahahaha
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Captain Fantastic, aka Frank Mir, I’m thinking one of the main reasons Dana is so opposed to Anderson fighting Mir is that he knows Anderson will knock his head off and the HW division will be exposed as a lot less awesome than Dana is making it out to be. It would also pretty much put an end to the Frank Mir myth, the same way it did to Forrest.
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO, that’s got to be a joke?
Absolutely JJ, I totally agree. That’s why Dana was saying that he’s a purist and he want Anderson cleaning the LHW division before let him go at HW. We know anyway that AS won’t fight Nog and there is no way Dana will put him against his best HW of all time(Brock) either. So ending the Murr hype is out of question.
by Alpha Male on Sep 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was kidding, but knowing mir….It was pretty believable. hahaha…He did join Dellagrotti’s camp though
YOu guys are dead right about why Dana wont let Anderson Massacre Mir.
by john G on Sep 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s what i’m saying kevin, i woulda made the the journey from here in sacramento to go there but illinois is a little far for me,
by randy murders on Sep 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats actually how its spelled smart guy.
by Pedro Cerrano on Sep 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHNIKES!!! I’m in Detroit so I might have to go see this. Fedor in The Chi…WOW!
by Davey D on Sep 18, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
if you ever get the chance to watch fedor fight live don’t pass it up.
by roy on Sep 18, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I will pass on this one, Roy.
I live in Chicago but no thanks.
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
really? thats too bad i don’t think any fighter brings excitement to the crowd like seeing fedor walk into the ring. your loss.
by roy on Sep 18, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I respect his awesome record but I have never been a die-hard fan of his.
I am more worried about the loss of $$$ it would take to watch this live.
;)
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
C-mon roy, people are only cheering for him cause they think hes retarded. So they feel obligated to cheer! When they see him in the posters, they think hes some kind of decendant of a hobit of some sort. And if what your saying is true (which its not) then he would sell and draw alot more than he does right?
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
oh i see.. i didn’t get this far down the page..
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
JV said:
“C-mon roy, people are only cheering for him cause they think hes retarded. So they feel obligated to cheer!”
Hey dude, that’s the same reason we’ve tolerated your posts.
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I kid! I only kid.
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by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lol at the hobitt reference jv, i don’t know i was at the affliciton shows and they where packed and there was a huge vibe in the air when he came out.
by roy on Sep 18, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ, I was hoping to stay under the radar on my tard-ness LOL.
roy I know the Affliction show was packed, but remember that they bought alot of their own tickets. And there was alot of giving away on the day of the show.
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah the ufc does the same thing, either way the whole place got louder for him than anyone.
by roy on Sep 18, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn’t miss an Emelianenko fight if it’s this close to me. Especially if I lived in Chicago. If you’re a real Hardcore MMA fan and you’ve got the money to go. Why the hell not? Unless the band Snot came back from the dead, I don’t know why?
Myself, I’ve been waiting to see Fedor fight in person for a long time. I’ve got to see what this guy can do with my own eyes. This card is shaping up pretty good too. It might not be the UFC but it is better nothing. Remember, I live in Michigan and professional MMA isn’t even legal here yet. Cheers!!!
by Davey D on Sep 18, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Trust me, there are plenty of things to keep you busy in Chicago if you are not a die-hard Fedor fan.
But I get your point…
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re not kidding bro. I was there back in July for the 4th and in short: IT WAS A BLAST!!!
Went to the Tastefest, fireworks, a bunch of bars. It was just awesome. I stayed at the Hyatt on MLK by Solider Field. I’d really like to catch a show at the House Of Blues someday. And the beach on the North side of town, Bang Boom Pow!!! The pizza and Chi-dogs are fantastic. Chicago is a fun town to be at in the Summer. Gotta go back soon.
by Davey D on Sep 18, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
yep Kevin, better hurry up cus Fedor is goin to fight 4 SF 3 times n then retire 4 good
by Zheka on Sep 18, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
They better make this card a lot better the main event could easily end up a crappy fight and a huge disappointment.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
Umm can you read? They did make it a lot better.
FEDOR vs grim
Sheilds vs mayhem
Mousasi vs TBD
Cyborg vs TBD
You don’t like that? Don’t watch the FREE PPV part timer
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL daniel your a winner how can you argue with a full timer like you? Did I say I was complaining about free fight…no but how did they make it a lot better by putting on four guaranteed fights? If the UFC put on Brock vs Brad Imes
GSP vs Serra
Machida vs bonnar
BJ vs Guillard
would you call that a lot better you wouldn’t complain because they are free but don’t tell me you would call it a good card just because it’s free.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be the most star-studded card the UFC has ever put together.
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You right JJ based on star power but quality of fights would be lacking. But being on for free anybody will watch thats any kind of fan or at least record it.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If a UFC card had Machida, BJ and GSP in the same event I would travel to the malaria ridden depths of South America…
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too. I wouldn’t go to Detroit though.
nudges stinky in ribcage
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO!
Only good thing out of Detroit are the Redwings, eh?
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually I would have a raging bolt if the UFC thru a card like that together for free. I would gladly watch all 4 of those superstars dominate 4 others, and wait in anticipation in case something unexpected happen. Wow could you imagine the ko’s? Why did you tease like that? Dana make it happen! ;)
The card is shaping up to be the best it can be. They don’t have the talent depth of the UFC. They’re doing what they can and they’re doing a damned good job @ it. I’m very impressed with the fast and efficient rise of this company as of late.
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely worth going to South America but never Detroit. LOL.
by jay on Sep 18, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
u guys r too much!~ :)
i like the location for traveling purposes. not cause i like chilling on 7mile.~ lol
im not too far from anything i got going in the east..less travel time.
by stinky~fingers on Sep 18, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so I want to see a battle that I’m not 99% sure on it always makes it more exciting the last fight night was wicked with action.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
WHOOOO-HOOOOO!!!!
Hey Dana, where is your network deal you keep promising over the past 3 years? huh?
by sam on Sep 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
With Strikeforce/Showtime working out a CBS network deal, the UFC has been dropped down a peg.
Reaching many more millions of homes, with the #1 heavyw in the world gives Stikeforce a definitive advantage.
The UFC cable show on Spike cannot compete. Dana White is most probably crying at night. Dana knows he’s lost the lead in this race.
by Jack on Sep 18, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you kidding me? production value+ the number1 guy in all other weight classes.. competition enough for you? ps nobody likes cbs they’re the same company that airs the afc
by randy murders on Sep 18, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Jack,
“Dana knows he’s lost the lead in this race.” LMFAO! Your crazy bro. Nobody gives a sh*t about Fedor except a few hardcore fans. And many of them have seen the light. Fedor doesnt have the (I wonder) factor. Lesnar has it and so does Kimbo, and thats why their a big draw. It the, I wonder if he can make it in MMA. Their numbers probably wont even beat the numbers from the debut of TUF.
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I live in chicago and ten of my friends have already asked me when do tickets go on sale. They aren’t hardcore mma fans but they do know who Fedor is.
by johnb on Sep 18, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm wow I must be missing something. Isn’t the whole idea of signing FEDOR, getting a deal with CBS, and putting him on a free primtime card, in the USA, the idea to get him more recognition?
Cause ya see, I was under the impression that, that may indeed be the “big idea” that STRIKEFORCE has at this moment. And it worked wonders for a low talented Kimbo.
It takes one knowledgeable mma fan in a house full of buddies watching the free FEDOR fight, to hype/explain what this man has accomplished & who he is. Let’s wait and see how quickly he is accepted if/once he makes short work of Brett. Which by the way is a VERY impressive feat to an average mma fan, who will strictly see 10-0 and huge size advantage as “wow that lil bald Russian is gonna get creamed”. Making it amazing talk after “lil Russian” pulls it off
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant that for johnb’s post.
Moderation stinks.
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Daniel, I understand what your saying and agree to an extent. But Fedor lacks a personality (look at his boring interviews) No english (which is something I believe has hurt the Spider aswell) So maybe those uninformed buddies will get educated, but that doesnt translate to him becoming a draw.
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point on him not being able to speak English. But if ur gonna learn about the sport or get involved, ur gonna learn about the sport. So there is no reason for STRIKEFORCE to not take this perfect timing, and get their biggest weapons exposed in everyway they can to the new comers. And there is no better way then the way they are going about it.
This isn’t being done so boxing fans/ mma critics switch over. This is being done so new fans are born. Spider may have been hurt a little from not being able to speak English. But answer me this:
How many average/new fans watch the interviews, video blogs, etc anyways? Boy not very many. Therefore posing very little problems as their much more interested in what the hype man (ie: commentators etc) have to say about the fighter, while they’re watching the fight.
Just makes it all the Better when he wins, and they’re a lil wiser to the new light shone on what hopefully becomes a new interest in their life
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem with this card is it could easily be 3 or 4 one round fights that will make the average man think MMA is not that exciting of a sport the average fan along with a lot of fans would prefer cometitive action over dominated fights one or two wouldn’t be bad but having four televised one rounders could make for a long night of commentary between fights along with all the commercials? I would like to see some evenly talented fighters go at it.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
FEDOR vs ROGERS
SHIELDS vs DOOFUS
MOUSASI vs SOMEBODY WHO WONT WIN
CYBORG vs SOME FEMALE SCRUB
WERDUM vs SOME NOBODY
by Horny for Gina on Sep 18, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions
Pretty much sums it up! I would have rather seen Shields/Villasenor than Mayhem. Im still gona watch, but you summed it up about right!
by JV on Sep 18, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed JV,
That pretty much sums it up for me, too!
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I am looking forward to these fights. Especially considering the fact that they are FREE.
by Kung Foo on Sep 18, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
UFC should counter program with a free event on spike AND ALSO do the event in chicago and attendence is FREE! This would be an all out war!
by derreckla on Sep 18, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
Wasnt Alistair Overeem supposed to be on this fight card also?
by UFC-FORUMS.COM on Sep 18, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
THEY SHUD BRING THIS BACK TO THE HONDA CENTER IN O*C!!!WHERE ORIGINALLY FEDOR WAS GUNA SMASH BARNETT!!!IT’S GUNA BE A GR8 NIGHT OF FIGHTS WHERE EVER THE HELL ITS AT ANYWAYS!
by d*locc on Sep 18, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
This easily tops almost every UFC PPV card if we get all those names on it.
by frosnt on Sep 18, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
No. It doesn’t. Only two intriguing fights. Mousasi will beat on some can. Women’s MMA sucks. Werdum is alright, but he’ll get fed another can. The difference between the UFC and organizations like Strikeforce is depth. Strikeforce can put on a couple top fights to sell the card, but a UFC card is typically stacked from top to bottom.
by ballhawkdawk on Sep 18, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
“a UFC card is typically stacked from top to bottom.”
Like the one this weekend? Right.
by introvert on Sep 18, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Fight Night 19 will be more exciting then this card
by Crackbaby on Sep 18, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
MMA in chicago! This will make up for that horrible Anderson Silva fight last october.
by johnb on Sep 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
How so? out of the four fights you can pretty much mark down the wins right now even though two of the eight opponents are TBD.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Easily as big a card as 103. Great job! And making it free makes it all the better. Boy I hope all the loser’s on here whining don’t tune in. Waaaah! Its a free card with great fighters. Waaaah! FEDOR. Waaaah I heart Dana.
Don’t watch! We don’t give a shit. Ill watch all mma. Especially free. Especially talented. And especially a league that’s doing it all right
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Based on big names yeah but on quality of fights not even near 103 Daniel, but being on free TV you can’t complain I guess.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Since you can see so clearly into the future bro, can I have the winning lotto numbers for this weekend?
Seriously, I know what you’re saying, but the only fights that don’t have a significant favorite on 103 are Franklin/Belfort and Cro/Cop/Dos Santos. Shields/Miller will be pretty even odds.
If the UFC handed out free cards like this you’d be all over Dana’s nuts. Compare this free card to a UFC Fight Night or UK card and the UFC card looks like a joke.
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t get me wrong JJ I love the fact that SF is putting it on network TV not only is good for them it’s great for the sport but I’m a little worried about the quility of the card right now For the casual fans tuning in and all the critics on MMA. As boxers have been getting bashed for there lopsided fights it worries me this card will offer them fire power to throw back in the MMA’s face. Thats my only issue with this card.
by Puck Head on Sep 18, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
For sure puck free is great. Me and you were already talking about what UFC is going to counter with and honestly I will have a hard time deciding what I should watch live. I know how can you watch a event you already know the outcome too but when you know it’s great and haven’t seen it for a long time you may choose spike that night if you had to choose because you didn’t have a recorder or you will be flipping the channels. The start of the classic Pride Spike is going to be showing is what we believe is going to be used as counter programing and don’t get me wrong I love free MMA but guaranteed great oldies that peaple haven’t seen for some time is going to be hard to turn away from I can also see a Fedor vs. NOG or Cro Cop fight being on that night LOL the last time he fought a true top five fighter.
by Beaver on Sep 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t complain? Lol tell that to half the FEDOR cry babies littered thru out these threads for months. Their still doing a bang up job of complaining.
Guess what I hate baseball. You know what I do to get around it? I don’t watch. I don’t comment on the score or tsn or espn about how much I hate it. I simply do something else. What a concept
by Daniel worby on Sep 18, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i’ comming from NYC what is the cheapest way to go from JFK or LAGUARDIA to which airport in CHICAGO????
by iamdanawhite on Sep 18, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
Your best bet is O’Hare Airport.
There are hotels in the O’Hare Airport area and the site is actually alot closer to the Sears Centre than getting a hotel in the actual city itself.
Also, if you want to do some sight seeing there is a train line (the Blue Line) that goes directly into the downtown area from the airport.
by OJR on Sep 18, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That airport is a nightmare. I flew from Calgary to NY years ago, and had a connecting flight from O’Hare. That thing is MASSIVE. I had to walk like two miles to get to my terminal!
by Jeremyjackson on Sep 18, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
This event will sell out fast. I know at least 10 people who want to go just to watch Fedor fight live.
by johnb on Sep 18, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
10 whole people, wowza! think they will buy all 11,000 tickets. lol, this show is going to BOMB! at the live gate. Affliction put on better events than this, and they could never sell out, and they where on ppv. don’t be surprised if this event gets scrapped and or rescheduled, all it takes for an org like SF is one injury. sure i’ll watch it since it’s free, but i wouldn’t pay a dime to watch it. and i’m sure they are getting the same crap deal that elite got and are tring to make it into ppv. no way they will get big sponser money for this event. why does everyone think the ufc hasn’t cut a tv deal yet. b/c they’re shitty, non-money making deals, thats why. people still way overestimate fedor’s drawing power. will they ever learn?
by j.b. on Sep 19, 2009 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions
great point jj…….. if this had be a free ufc event it would have been the craziest news in a long time…….the only free ufc event that could compare to this is 75 and how long ago was that…….. FYI puckhead there have been alot of ufc cards in the past where people have thrown opponents under the bus and said they have no chance……. So before you even start acting like you appreciate this network deal i suggest taking your tongue out dana’s a** hole
by bigsmoke on Sep 18, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
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