TheEmbassy Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 The only problem with the whole rematch line of thought is that Fedor is only signed for 3 fights/12 months. It's no sure thing he re-signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCBiggz Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Even more reason to have Brett fight him now. If he loses it means nothing for him, doesn't hurt him in the slightest. If you wait and basically say that it's his best shot and then he gets destroyed, you've destroyed that "rising star" and have one less credible top heavyweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris caulfield Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I don't know how a loss for Rogers doesn't hurt him at all. If Fedor takes Rogers down straight away and then makes him tap in a matter of seconds then it would definately hurt Rogers as he would of been exposed and then everyone wopuld know how to beat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Ryland Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I don't know how a loss for Rogers doesn't hurt him at all. If Fedor takes Rogers down straight away and then makes him tap in a matter of seconds then it would definately hurt Rogers as he would of been exposed and then everyone wopuld know how to beat him. That's hardly an argument for waiting - if Rogers has a weakness in his game so pronounced that it only takes seconds to make him tap, chances are that he'll get beaten before he ever meets Fedor anyway. It's smart booking, because it covers every result: - If Rogers wins: you've got a huge new star, a big money rematch, and everybody talking about it - If Rogers loses but does well: his credibility goes up, he can easily be rebuilt for a rematch in the future with the hook that the loss helped him improve and mature, and Fedor continues to be a draw - If Rogers gets destroyed: Fedor continues to look great, and either Rogers turns out to be a bust (in which case getting at least one big drawing main event out of him was the best case scenario anyway) or he has plenty time to be rebuilt for the future (it's not like a loss to Fedor is going to be a black mark on his record...) Waiting doesn't have anywhere near the upside, as if Rogers loses in the meantime, especially as the lack of depth to their roster means that it would probably be a loss to someone with little name value, you've blown a potentially profitable main event for no reason. Waiting might have worked if they had lots of other potential opponents for Fedor and so weren't reliant on Rogers, but they really haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil_Bingo Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Anybody think Rogers will win? I actually think he can win. Fedor has never fought in the cage and he won't be used to it. But will that be a huge factor? If it is a huge factor i actually see Rogers winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennikKain076 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I dont see the cage being a issue for Fedor he's a smart man im sure he's prepared for it. I think Rogers has a small chance of winning he's a huge guy with serious KO power. The problem is Fedor is faster, also packs one punch KO power, is a far superior grappler, has excellent footwork and head movement, and to cut this short is a much better fighter all around. But like I said Rogers has a punchers chance to be honest I think his chances of beating Fedor are better than any other Strikeforce heavyweight so im excited to see this. From Sam's Club employee to fighting the top fighter in the world how cant you love that story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesterx7769 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I will most likely put some money on Rogers since he will hopefully be atleast a 250 underdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCBiggz Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I will most likely put some money on Rogers since he will hopefully be atleast a 250 underdog That's laughable, he'll be at least +325, and more likely +500 and more. Edit: Just checked and Grim is at +500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennikKain076 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 +500 sounds reasonable, if anybodys gonna put money on Carwin to beat Lesnar now is the time to do it I just saw that he's at +175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodzillahotrod Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 man with all this talk about rogers having a chance is really making me want to see the fight even more, man the internets great way of promoting a fight huh lol? i think im going to get some strike force dvds with rogers in it so i can catch up on him and see how good he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Let's not start any arguments, but Carwin will KO or TKO him. Mark my words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedew Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Let's not start any arguments, but Carwin will KO or TKO him. Mark my words. You forget that nobody can cope in the BROCKTAGON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCBiggz Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Let's not start any arguments, but Carwin will KO or TKO him. Mark my words. Marked. And disagreed with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris caulfield Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Marked. And disagreed with. I also disagree with it but we definately can't rule it out as we all saw the power Carwin has in his fight with Gonzaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennikKain076 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Yep and if Carwin can keep it standing and he hits Brock on the chin first I could easily see him winning. Im picking Brock but I think Carwin has a very legit shot in this fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACCBiggz Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I never said it couldn't happen, just merely said I disagreed with it and that his statement is marked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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