FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com/media/feedlogo.gif FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Dan Henderson Says He Has Not Signed With Strikeforce Yet http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/dan-henderson-says-he-has-not-signed-with-strikeforce-yet/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/dan-henderson-says-he-has-not-signed-with-strikeforce-yet/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/dan-henderson-says-he-has-not-signed-with-strikeforce-yet/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Dan Henderson is in town to corner Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou in his fight against Gegard Mousasi on Saturday night, but the free agent told FanHouse on Friday that he will also talk to Strikeforce officials about possibly fighting for their organization in the near future.

Henderson refuted a recent Yahoo! Sports report which stated he had already signed with Strikeforce and also said that he has not closed the door on re-signing with the UFC. Check out the video interview below.

 

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]]> dan hendersonDanHenderson Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-07T01:24:00 00:00 Shinya Aoki Comes to America http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/shinya-aoki-comes-to-america/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/shinya-aoki-comes-to-america/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/shinya-aoki-comes-to-america/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- DREAM lightweight champion Shinya Aoki made a special appearance at the Strikeforce weigh-ins on Friday, and FanHouse spoke to "Tobikan Judan" about the possibility of fighting in the United States in the near future.

Aoki also talked about unifying the DREAM and Strikeforce lightweight titles and when he expects to fight again. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> shinya aokiShinyaAoki Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-07T01:04:00 00:00 Artist Unveils Fedor Masterpiece http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/artist-unveils-fedor-masterpiece/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/artist-unveils-fedor-masterpiece/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/artist-unveils-fedor-masterpiece/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Bojan Elezovic, an artist from the former Yugoslavia who now resides in Canada, traveled to this weekend's Strikeforce event with one goal in mind: get his latest MMA masterpiece in the hands of Fedor Emelianenko.

FanHouse spoke to Elezovic, who spent months painting a portrait of Emelianenko, about the artwork and his plan to award it to Emelianenko after Saturday night's fight against Brett Rogers. The video interview is below.

 

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]]> fedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenko Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-07T01:00:00 00:00 Strikeforce Weigh-In Video http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/strikeforce-weigh-in-video/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/strikeforce-weigh-in-video/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/07/strikeforce-weigh-in-video/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. - Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers tipped the scales on Friday night, just 24 hours before their highly anticipated heavyweight showdown on CBS.

FanHouse was on hand at the Strikeforce weigh-ins, which also featured Jake Shields, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Gegard Mousasi and Fabricio Werdum. Full results here. Check out the video below.

 

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]]> brett rogersBrettRogersfabricio werdumFabricioWerdumfedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenkogegard mousasiGegardMousasijake shieldsJakeShieldsjason mayhem millerJasonMayhemMiller Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-07T00:46:00 00:00 Jake Shields Shoots for Lucky 13 Against 'Annoying' Jason 'Mayhem' Miller http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/jake-shields-shoots-for-lucky-13-against-annoying-jason-mayhe/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/jake-shields-shoots-for-lucky-13-against-annoying-jason-mayhe/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/jake-shields-shoots-for-lucky-13-against-annoying-jason-mayhe/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Jake Shields and Jason "Mayhem" Miller, who will meet on Saturday night for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title, don't have very much in common. You'll never find Jake Shields dancing on the way to the cage or wearing a big fur coat at a press conference, but unlike some of Miller's past opponents, his antics don't seem to bother Shields all that much.

"I think at times he can be a little goofy and annoying, but nothing personal against the guy," Shields said.

FanHouse spoke to the former (and only) EliteXC welterweight champion on Thursday about his improved striking game, his current 12-fight winning streak, fighting for the third time on CBS, and whether he will ever move back down to the 170-pound division. The video interview is below.

 

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]]> jake shieldsJakeShieldsjason mayhem millerJasonMayhemMiller Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-06T13:29:00 00:00 'Mayhem' Miller's Pre-Fight Video Journal http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/mayhem-millers-pre-fight-video-journal/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/mayhem-millers-pre-fight-video-journal/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/mayhem-millers-pre-fight-video-journal/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- On Wednesday, Jason "Mayhem" Miller told FanHouse that this weekend's Strikeforce middleweight title fight against Jake Shields on CBS was the important of his career.

So if you're wondering how the charismatic Miller has been spending his time in the days leading up to the fight, check out FanHouse's exclusive behind-the-scenes video journal with Miller below.

 

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]]> jake shieldsJakeShieldsjason mayhem millerJasonMayhemMiller Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-06T11:22:00 00:00 Despite Losing Streak, Veteran Jeff Curran 'Not Going Anywhere' http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/despite-losing-streak-veteran-jeff-curran-not-going-anywhere/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/despite-losing-streak-veteran-jeff-curran-not-going-anywhere/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/despite-losing-streak-veteran-jeff-curran-not-going-anywhere/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Jeff Curran will not let his four-fight losing streak get to him. He also won't let the fact that he was recently released from World Extreme Cagefighting rattle his confidence. That's because "The Big Frog" believes he deserved to win his most recent fight against Takeya Mizugaki and his free agent status allowed him to fight in his home state on the undercard of the Strikeforce on CBS event this weekend.

FanHouse spoke to Curran on Thursday about getting his career back and track beginning with his fight against Dustin Neace on Saturday and why he may return to WEC sooner rather than later. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> jeff curranJeffCurran Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-06T02:25:00 00:00 Marloes Coenen Hoping to 'Settle the Score' With Roxanne Modafferi http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/marloes-coenen-hoping-to-settle-the-score-with-roxanne-modaffe/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/marloes-coenen-hoping-to-settle-the-score-with-roxanne-modaffe/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/marloes-coenen-hoping-to-settle-the-score-with-roxanne-modaffe/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. - Marloes Coenen has still never rewatched her 2007 loss to Roxanne Modafferi because the Dutch women's MMA star still believes she was robbed of a victory. On a Saturday night, Coenen will look to avenge that controversial loss against Modafferi on the undercard of the Strikeforce on CBS card.

FanHouse spoke to Coenen on Thursday about why she felt she didn't deserve to lose to Modafferi, her growing popularity in America, and a potential fight against 145-pound champion Cris Cyborg. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> marloes coenenMarloesCoenenroxanne modafferiRoxanneModafferi Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-06T02:03:00 00:00 Brett Rogers Ready to 'Embarrass' Fedor Emelianenko on Saturday Night http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/brett-rogers-ready-to-embarrass-fedor-emelianenko-on-saturday/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/brett-rogers-ready-to-embarrass-fedor-emelianenko-on-saturday/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/brett-rogers-ready-to-embarrass-fedor-emelianenko-on-saturday/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Brett Rogers, the former Sam's Club employee turned full-time mixed martial artist, is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime in the next 48 hours, as he gears up for Saturday night's showdown against the consensus best mixed martial artist in the world, Fedor Emelianenko.

FanHouse spoke to Rogers on Thursday about how he is feeling just hours before the biggest fight of his young career and how he is dealing with the extra media attention he has received as of late. Oh, and he also proclaimed, once again, that he will shock the world come Saturday night. Check out the video interview below.

 

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]]> brett rogersBrettRogersfedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenko Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-06T01:22:00 00:00 Take Two: CBS' Kelly Kahl Discusses MMA's Return to Network Television http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/take-two-cbs-kelly-kahl-discusses-mmas-return-to-network-tele/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/take-two-cbs-kelly-kahl-discusses-mmas-return-to-network-tele/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/take-two-cbs-kelly-kahl-discusses-mmas-return-to-network-tele/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- Kelly Kahl, the senior executive vice president of CBS prime time, is the man largely responsible for bringing mixed martial arts to network television. And while the sport's first run on the channel didn't go as planned, Kahl sounds confident that MMA has a bright future on CBS.

FanHouse spoke to Kahl at the Strikeforce pre-fight press conference on Thursday about the promotion for this event, the future of the sport on CBS, and his past dealings with UFC president Dana White.

 

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]]> fedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenkokelly kahlKellyKahl Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T22:31:00 00:00 Scott Coker Previews Saturday's Strikeforce on CBS Event http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/scott-coker-previews-saturdays-strikeforce-on-cbs-event/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/scott-coker-previews-saturdays-strikeforce-on-cbs-event/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/scott-coker-previews-saturdays-strikeforce-on-cbs-event/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- Scott Coker has been promoting combat sports events for more than two decades, but he'll be the first to admit that Saturday night's Strikeforce on CBS card is the most important event that he has ever been part of.

FanHouse spoke to the Strikeforce CEO and founder at Thursday's press conference about promoting Fedor Emelianenko on CBS, the Strikeforce middleweight title picture, and what this card means to the future of the organization.

 

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]]> fedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenkoscott cokerScottCoker Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T21:00:00 00:00 Fedor Emelianenko Talks About His Favorite Sweater http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/fedor-emelianenko-talks-about-his-favorite-sweater/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/fedor-emelianenko-talks-about-his-favorite-sweater/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/fedor-emelianenko-talks-about-his-favorite-sweater/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- Fedor Emelianenko has been asked a lot of questions in the days leading up to his fight against Brett Rogers on CBS, but none about his favorite striped sweater. Until now.

For the uninformed, Emelianenko has been photographed and videotaped over again throughout the past year wearing the now-infamous beige sweater, and the Internet has been buzzing about it.

FanHouse asked Emelianenko at Thursday's Strikeforce press conference why he loves the sweater so much. Find out the reason below.

 

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]]> fedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenko Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T19:11:00 00:00 Antonio Silva Looks to Put Suspension Behind Him with Victory on CBS http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/antonio-silva-looks-to-put-suspension-behind-him-with-victory-on/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/antonio-silva-looks-to-put-suspension-behind-him-with-victory-on/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/antonio-silva-looks-to-put-suspension-behind-him-with-victory-on/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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Antonio SilvaCHICAGO -- When Antonio Silva defeated the late Justin Eilers for the inaugural EliteXC heavyweight title in July 2008, most figured it would signal the dawn of a new era in MMA. But Silva's growth as a dominant force in the sport was stunted when he was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission for a positive steroid test.

"Bigfoot" will make his long awaited return to the American MMA scene on Saturday night when he faces fellow Brazilian Fabricio Werdum on the CBS undercard. FanHouse spoke to Silva about putting his past behind him and creating a new legacy in Strikeforce. The video interview is below.

 

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]]> Antonio SilvaAntonioSilvafabricio werdumFabricioWerdum Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T17:53:00 00:00 Roxanne Modafferi Is So Excited, and She Just Can't Hide It http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/roxanne-modafferi-is-so-excited-and-she-just-cant-hide-it/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/roxanne-modafferi-is-so-excited-and-she-just-cant-hide-it/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/roxanne-modafferi-is-so-excited-and-she-just-cant-hide-it/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- At first glance, Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look your typical mixed martial artist, what with her skinny frame and glasses. But the native of Delaware, who now resides in Japan, is considered one of the best female fighters in the world, and she has a 13-4 record, including six straight wins, to prove it.

FanHouse spoke to the very excited Modafferi, who faces Marloes Coenen on the CBS undercard Saturday night, about her emotions heading into the biggest fight of her life, her 2007 victory over Coenen, and life in Japan. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> marloes coenenMarloesCoenenroxanne modafferiRoxanneModafferi Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T10:30:00 00:00 Gegard Mousasi Won't Underestimate Sokoudjou, Open to Henderson Fight http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/gegard-mousasi-wont-underestimate-sokoudjou-open-to-dan-hender/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/gegard-mousasi-wont-underestimate-sokoudjou-open-to-dan-hender/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/gegard-mousasi-wont-underestimate-sokoudjou-open-to-dan-hender/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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Gegard MousasiCHICAGO -- While some MMA fans and pundits have proclaimed that Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou doesn't have what it takes to upset Gegard Mousasi on Saturday night, the current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion isn't buying into that notion. Mousasi clearly remembers Sokoudjou's past triumphs over Antonio Rogerio Noguiera and Ricardo Arona in PRIDE, and is intent on not allowing "The African Assassin" to pull off the same kind of magic on CBS this weekend.

FanHouse spoke to Mousasi on Wednesday about the match-up, his newfound fame in America, and a potential fight against free agent Dan Henderson. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> dan hendersonDanHendersongegard mousasiGegardMousasirameau thierry sokoudjouRameauThierrySokoudjou Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T08:30:00 00:00 Jason 'Mayhem' Miller Talks Jake Shields Title Fight, Reality TV, Ring Entrances http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/jason-mayhem-miller-talks-jake-shields-title-fight-reality-tv/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/jason-mayhem-miller-talks-jake-shields-title-fight-reality-tv/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/jason-mayhem-miller-talks-jake-shields-title-fight-reality-tv/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- If you think Jason "Mayhem" Miller is just some reality TV host, watch his Strikeforce middleweight title fight against Jake Shields on CBS this Saturday night, and you will quickly find out that he is much more than that. For starters, he's a world-class fighter who has produced some of the most elaborate and entertaining ring entrances in MMA history.

FanHouse spoke to "Mayhem" at the Strikeforce open workout on Wednesday about his newfound fame and what viewers can expect to see from him in and out of the cage this weekend. The full video interview is below.

 

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]]> jake shieldsJakeShieldsjason mayhem millerJasonMayhemMiller Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-05T00:20:00 00:00 Fedor Emelianenko Unfazed by Opponent's Extreme Confidence http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fedor-emelianenko-unfazed-by-brett-rogers-extreme-confidence/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fedor-emelianenko-unfazed-by-brett-rogers-extreme-confidence/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fedor-emelianenko-unfazed-by-brett-rogers-extreme-confidence/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- Fedor Emelianenko-mania officially hit the Chicago-area on Wednesday, as the consensus best heavyweight in MMA met the media just days before his Strikeforce and CBS debut on Saturday night. Meanwhile, his opponent, Brett Rogers, was in Bristol, Conn., doing the ESPN media rounds, and telling anyone who would listen that he is going to shock the world this weekend.

FanHouse spoke to Emelianenko about Rogers' confidence heading into their fight and how he is dealing with all the attention he has received in the weeks leading up to this event. Check out the video interview below.

 

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]]> brett rogersBrettRogersfedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenko Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-04T23:19:00 00:00 Jake Shields: I'm Finally Getting Respect http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/jake-shields-im-finally-getting-respect/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/jake-shields-im-finally-getting-respect/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/jake-shields-im-finally-getting-respect/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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CHICAGO -- On Saturday night, Jake Shields will compete on his third CBS card -- more than any other fighter. And while his first two appearances on the network were EliteXC title fights, his upcoming bout against Jason "Mayhem" Miller for the vacant Strikeforce middleweight title has to be considered the most important one yet.

In this FanHouse exclusive pre-fight video, Shields talks about finally getting the respect he deserves in the MMA world, and why he thinks Miller will be no match for him come Saturday night.

 

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]]> jake shieldsJakeShieldsjason mayhem millerJasonMayhemMiller Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-04T23:00:00 00:00 The MMA Hour: Michael Bisping on UFC 105; Gus Johnson Previews Strikeforce http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/the-mma-hour-michael-bisping-on-ufc-105-gus-johnson-previews-s/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/the-mma-hour-michael-bisping-on-ufc-105-gus-johnson-previews-s/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/the-mma-hour-michael-bisping-on-ufc-105-gus-johnson-previews-s/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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On this week's edition of The MMA Hour, we were first joined by UFC middleweight star Michael Bisping. "The Count" who is gearing up for his fight against Denis Kang at UFC 105 on Nov. 14, talked about putting his recent knockout loss to Dan Henderson behind him and why so many fighters and fans love to hate him.

Later in the show, we talked to play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson, who will be calling Saturday night's Strikeforce card on CBS. Johnson discussed MMA's rise in popularity and whether Fedor Emelianenko can become a star in the United States. MDS and I also previewed some of the storylines heading into Saturday's event. Listen to the show below.

 

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]]> denis kangDenisKangfedor emelianenkoFedorEmelianenkogus johnsonGusJohnsonmichael bispingMichaelBispingthe mma hourTheMmaHourufc 105Ufc105 Ariel Helwani ariel-helwani 2009-11-04T22:50:00 00:00 MMA Roundtable: Will Fedor Ever Be a Major Star in the US? http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/mma-roundtable-will-fedor-emelianenko-ever-be-a-major-star-in-t/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/mma-roundtable-will-fedor-emelianenko-ever-be-a-major-star-in-t/ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/mma-roundtable-will-fedor-emelianenko-ever-be-a-major-star-in-t/#comments Ariel Helwaniby Ariel Helwani

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Heading into a busy next few weeks with Strikeforce's CBS debut this Saturday, and back-to-back UFC Saturdays beginning the following weekend, SI.com's Ben Fowlkes and I discuss the hot topics coming from those events.

We break down CBS' promotion of the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers card, the probable best fight of the month, UFC 106 and whether Fedor will ever be a major star in America.

Check it out below.

 

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