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Tonight’s card includes…
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers
* Strikeforce Middleweight Title Decision Fight: Jake Shields vs. Jason Miller
* Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight - Non-Title Fight: Gegard Mousasi (Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio Silva
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Christian Uflacker def. Jonatas Novaes by unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-25)
* Nate Moore def. Louis Taylor by submission via strikes (3:24, R2)
* Shamar Bailey def. John Kolosci by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
* Jeff Curran def. Dustin Neace by submission via injury (1:39, R1)
* Marlos Coenen def. Roxanne Modafferi by submission via arm bar (1:03, R1)
Gus Johnson welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Mauro Ranallo and Frank Shamrock, all of them go over tonight’s card in its entirety.
Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers are shown arriving to the arena.
Fight #1 - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Fabricio Werdum (12-4-1) vs. Antonio Silva (13-1-0)
Referee: Todd Frederickson
Round One
The round begins with Antonio Silva hitting Fabricio Werdum with a leg kick, Antonio Silva then drops Fabricio Werdum with a series of uppercuts. Antonio Silva then levels Fabricio Werdum with some ground and pound, the fighters stand up and Fabricio Werdum hits Antonio Silva with a leg kick. Antonio Silva then backs Fabricio Werdum up against the cage wall, Antonio Silva then shoves Fabricio Werdum to the ground. The fighter stands up and Antonio Silva hits Fabricio Werdum with an inside leg kick, Fabricio Werdum then catches Antonio Silva with a straight right to the face. Antonio Silva then hits Fabricio Werdum with an elbow strike to the face, both fighters then clobber each other with a few punches. Antonio Silva then forces Fabricio Werdum up against the cage wall, Antonio Silva then drops Fabricio Werdum with an elbow strike to the face as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Antonio Silva dropping a charging Fabricio Werdum with a left hook to the head, Antonio Silva postures up on Fabricio Werdum before getting reversed by Fabricio Werdum as he dove into his guard. Fabricio Werdum moves to the half guard on Antonio Silva, Antonio Silva uses a scramble stand up against Fabricio Werdum. Antonio Silva then forces Fabricio Werdum up against the cage wall, Fabricio Werdum then reverses positions on Antonio Silva until the referee separates them. Fabricio Werdum then forces Antonio Silva up against the cage wall before scoring a takedown, Fabricio Werdum then moves into the half guard of Antonio Silva. Fabricio Werdum then moves to side control on Antonio Silva, another scramble by Antonio Silva forces both fighters to stand up as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Fabricio Werdum hitting Antonio Silva with some leg kicks, Fabricio Werdum then forces Antonio Silva up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Fabricio Werdum continues attacking Antonio Silva with a leg kick, Fabricio Werdum then scores a takedown on Antonio Silva and gets back control. Antonio Silva uses the fence to stand up and escape Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva then hits Fabricio Werdum with two rights to the face. Fabricio Werdum then connects with a knee strike to the face of Antonio Silva, Antonio Silva then hits Fabricio Werdum with two short rights to the face. Fabricio Werdum then scores a takedown on Antonio Silva while getting back control, Antonio Silva then forces Fabricio Werdum into his half guard. Fabricio Werdum starts to use ground and pound on Antonio Silva as the round ends.
Fight Result: Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Silva by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Backstage interview with Vladimir Volonov (Fedor’s Trainer), who talks about Fedor Emelianenko’s last minute preparations and his pre-fight superstitions.
Fight #2 - Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight - Non-Title Fight
Gegard Mousasi (Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion) (26-2-1) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (7-4-0)
Referee: David Smith
Round One
The round begins with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou hitting Gegard Mousasi with a leg kick, Gegard Mousasi then attempts two head kicks on Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. Gegard Mousasi then hits Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a leg kick, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou then hits Gegard Mousasi with a leg kick, Gegard Mousasi responds by hitting Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with an inside leg kick. Gegard Mousasi then hits Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a punching combination, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou then scores a takedown on Gegard Mousasi. Gegard Mousasi uses a reversal to get side control on Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, the fighters briefly stand up before Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou uses a judo takedown on Gegard Mousasi. The fighters stand up again and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou scores another takedown on Gegard Mousasi before posturing up, Gegard Mousasi uses a leg trip on Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Gegard Mousasi hitting Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a push kick, Gegard Mousasi then hits Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a knee strikes to the body and legs. Gegard Mousasi then starts assaulting Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a series of punches to the head, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou then scores a takedown on Gegard Mousasi while landing in half guard. Gegard Mousasi uses a kimura attempt to get on top of Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou while in his guard. Gegard Mousasi starts hitting Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with ground and pound and referee David Smith stops the fight.
Fight Result: Gegard Mousasi def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou by TKO via strikes (3:43, R2)
Andrei Arlovski, Robbie Lawler, Scott Smith, Matt Lindland, Cung Le and Shinya Aoki are shown in the crowd.
Fight #3 - Strikeforce Middleweight Title Decision Fight
Jake Shields (23-4-1) vs. Jason Miller (22-6-1-1NC)
Referee: John McCarthy
Round One
The round begins with Jason Miller hitting Jake Shields with a straight right, Jake Shields quickly scores a takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then moves into the half guard of Jason Miller, Jake Shields then gets back control on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then starts using ground and pound on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then moves into the full mount on Jason Miller. Jason Miller finds a way to stand up and Jake Shields soon follows, Jake Shields then scores another takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields starts using ground and pound on Jason Miller, the fighters stand up and Jason Miller scores a quick takedown on Jake Shields. Jason Miller then moves into the guard of Jake Shields, Jason Miller postures up on Jake Shields and both fighters quickly stand up. Jason Miller then uses a German suplex on Jake Shields, Jason Miller gets back control on Jake Shields as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Jason Miller hitting Jake Shields with an uppercut, Jason Miller then scores an ugly takedown on Jake Shields. Jake Shields then moves into full guard on Jason Miller, Jason Miller uses a cage walk to briefly escape the mount of Jake Shields. Jake Shields quickly regains back control on Jason Miller, Jason Miller uses another cage walk to force Jake Shields off of his back. Jake Shields then moves to side control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then transitions to half guard on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then moves back into back control on Jason Miller, Jason Miller uses a scramble to get into the open guard of Jake Shields as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Jason Miller scoring a quick takedown on Jake Shields, the fighters quickly stand up and Jake Shields scores a takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields moves into side control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then transitions to full mount on Jason Miller. Jason Miller quickly forces Jake Shields back into half guard, Jake Shields quickly moves back into full mount on Jason Miller. Jake Shields starts assaulting Jason Miller with ground and pound, Jake Shields then gets back control on Jason Miller. Jason Miller then uses a monkey roll to escape Jake Shields, the fighters stand up and Jason Miller starts hitting Jake Shields with knee strikes to the body. Referee John McCarthy briefly halts the fight so a technician can fix the gloves of Jason Miller, the fight resumes with Jake Shields scoring a takedown on Jason Miller and getting in his half guard. The fighters stand up and Jake Shields scores another takedown on Jason Miller, Jason Miller finds a way to get back control on Jake Shields. Jason Miller then locks Jake Shields in the guillotine choke and the bell rings to save him from a possible tap.
Round Four
The round begins with Jason Miller hitting Jake Shields with a leg kick, Jake Shields then scores a takedown on Jason Miller. Referee John McCarthy stands the fighters up after some inactivity, Jake Shields then scores another takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then moves into side control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then moves into full mount on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then transitions to back control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields returns to the full mount position on Jason Miller. Jason Miller uses a monkey roll to moves Jake Shields into the side guard position as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with both fighters exchanging a few quick jabs, Jake Shields then starts hitting Jason Miller with knee strikes to the face. Jake Shields then scores a takedown on Jason Miller, the fighters stand up and Jake Shields scores another takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then moves into the half guard of Jason Miller, Jake Shields then transitions to full mount on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then moves to back control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then starts hitting Jason Miller with ground and pound. Jason Miller uses a reversal to stand up with Jake Shields, Jake Shields then scores a fast takedown on Jason Miller. Jake Shields then regains back control on Jason Miller, Jake Shields then moves into side control on Jason Miller as the round ends.
Fight Result: Jake Shields def. Jason Miller by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Backstage interview with Brett Rogers, who talks about how his life has changed in the last year thank to his success in MMA.
Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers are shown getting prepared for the fight.
Main Event - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Fedor Emelianenko (30-1-0-1NC) vs. Brett Rogers (10-0-0)
Referee: John McCarthy
Round One
The round begins with Brett Rogers hitting Fedor Emelianenko with a jab, Fedor Emelianenko then quickly tosses Brett Rogers to the ground. The fighters quickly stand up and Brett Rogers forces Fedor Emelianenko up against the cage wall, Brett Rogers then hits Fedor Emelianenko with knee strikes to his legs. The fighters separate and Fedor Emelianenko hits Brett Rogers with a right hook, Fedor Emelianenko then scores a takedown on Brett Rogers. Fedor Emelianenko then moves into the half guard of Brett Rogers, Brett Rogers uses a reversal to get into the guard of Fedor Emelianenko. Brett Rogers then uses ground and pound on Fedor Emelianenko, Fedor Emelianenko uses a reversal to get into the half guard of Brett Rogers. Brett Rogers then moves Fedor Emelianenko into his full guard, Fedor Emelianenko postures up and misses a diving punch on Brett Rogers.
Round Two
The round begins with Brett Rogers hitting Fedor Emelianenko with a weak knee strike to the body, Fedor Emelianenko then starts assaulting Brett Rogers with head punches. Brett Rogers then forces Fedor Emelianenko up against the cage wall, Brett Rogers then hits Fedor Emelianenko with a knee strike to the body. Fedor Emelianenko then drops Brett Rogers with a straight right and follows it up with some ground and pound before referee John McCarthy stops the fight.
Fight Result: Fedor Emelianenko def. Brett Rogers by TKO via strikes (1:48, R2)
Gus Johnson interviews Fedor Emelianenko, who says that he felt good after getting his nose broken in the first round, then puts over Brett Rogers as a tough opponent and that he wasn’t nervous facing Brett Rogers tonight. Gus Johnson interviews Brett Rogers, who says that he hates losing and wants a rematch with Fedor Emelianenko.
