CBS Sports has announced that they will be airing the November 7 Strikeforce fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers on their network as opposed to Showtime as originally planned.

“There’s no question this is a sport that is fast becoming a force in popularity and as a business,” Kelly Kahl, Senior Executive Vice President, Prime Time, CBS Television, stated.  “We’re excited to be the platform that will enable millions more to see the athlete regarded as the very best in his sport.

“The No. 1 heavyweight on the most-watched network has a very nice ring to it.”

According to MMAJunkie.com, Strikeforce executive Mike Afromowitz has noted that the venue has not yet been determined and the Fedor vs. Rogers fight is the only one announced at this time.

Three other fights will added to the card and the announce team will consist of Gus Johnson, Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo.

Dan Short
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