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- Preliminary CBS ratings for Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ averages 3.79 million viewers
- Gegard Mousasi video talks ‘failed experiment’ in Strikeforce fight against Sokoudjou
- Fabricio Werdum: It’s my turn to fight Fedor
- Strikeforce tickets for ‘Evolution’ at the HP Pavilion on Dec. 19 on sale soon
| Preliminary CBS ratings for Strikeforce: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ averages 3.79 million viewers Posted: 08 Nov 2009 09:41 PM PST
The preliminary ratings for the CBS broadcast of Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers” returned an estimated 3.79 million viewers for the prime time mixed martial arts event. The 1.7 rating share for “Saturday Night Fights” was enough to reach number one in several key demographics; however, it did fall short of the high water mark set by YouTube sensation-turned Ultimate Fighter Kimbo Slice, who reached as high as 4.8 million viewers and 3.0 rating share on Elite XC: “Prime Time” back in May 2008. Still, Strikeforce and CBS can raise those preliminary numbers significantly. The main event of the evening, which the entire Nov. 7 card was based and marketed around, was not included in the estimate because it didn’t get underway until 11:01 p.m. and therefore was not counted. The final numbers that include the two rounds of action from “Fedor vs. Rogers” will be available Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of the quarterly breakdown, courtesy of TV by the Numbers:
Considering this card was promoted exclusively around the main event between Brett Rogers and Fedor Emelianenko, it’s not unreasonable to think these numbers could spike for the main event, effectively raising the overall totals like it did for the previous CBS/MMA offering by Elite XC. Whether or not you classify these numbers as a success or as a failure largely depends on what side of the fence you’re on, but considering the top-heavy nature of this card, I would think it falls somewhere in between those two ends of the spectrum. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for the final numbers this Tuesday (Nov. 10). In the meantime, you can get yourself up to speed on all the action from last Saturday here and here. |
| Gegard Mousasi video talks ‘failed experiment’ in Strikeforce fight against Sokoudjou Posted: 08 Nov 2009 12:37 PM PST |
| Fabricio Werdum: It’s my turn to fight Fedor Posted: 08 Nov 2009 12:31 PM PST
–Strikeforce heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum, who has a 2006 submission win over current Strikeforce division champion Alistair Overeem, believes his Nov. 7 win over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva earned him the right to face Fedor Emelianenko in his next bout. “Vai Cavalo,” like many MMA fans and pundits, aren’t convinced that “Demolition Man” is returning to the United States anytime soon to defend his belt and that the show must go on. But is facing “The Last Emperor,” who notched his 27th straight win by stopping Brett Rogers on CBS, biting off more than he can chew? |
| Strikeforce tickets for ‘Evolution’ at the HP Pavilion on Dec. 19 on sale soon Posted: 08 Nov 2009 09:59 AM PST
Tickets for Strikeforce: "Evolution" at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m. PT. However, "Strikeforce Insiders" e-newsletter subscribers will be afforded a special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity that begins Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Strikeforce Insiders will receive a special e-newsletter with the pre-sale code. The event will mark the promotion's return to its home base of San Jose after successfully holding its first event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with Strikeforce: “Fedor vs. Rogers” on November 7, in its prime time debut on CBS. Confirmed for San Jose is a middleweight tilt between former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Cung Le and the always-game Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith. Several of the promotion's other top fighters will be in action on the card as well, including a middleweight bout pitting staunch MMA veteran Matt “The Law” Lindland versus grappling guru Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Fast-rising light heavyweight prospect Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal is expected to appear as well as “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler against opponents yet to be named. It's going to be a great night of fights. If you live in the Northern California area be sure to snag your tickets as quickly as possible. |
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