Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker will begin discussions with co-promotional partner M-1 Global as early as this weekend for the third and final event on their existing contract. It will be the first time the companies talk shop since Fedor Emelianenkos stunning 69-second submission defeat at the hands of Fabricio Werdum on June 26 in San Jose, Calif. At the top of the list will be determining Emelianenkos next opponent and where the event will take place, as well as negotiations to re-up a deal to produce additional events together into 2011...read more
Fedor has single handidly legitimised SF heavyweight division. Rogers gave him a tough fight and got torn apart by Overeem so Overeem is now legit. Werdum beat him so he has now gone from legit to elite. Werdum had a tough fight with Big Foot who coupled with the Arlovski win is legit. Throw in Kharitonov and there are now 5 major players in the SF heavyweight division. Match em all up and it will produce excitment, money and history. Overeem vs Kharitonov or Bigfoot winner. Champs should be facing winners. Fedor vs Kharitonov or Bigfoot loser. Everyone will consider it a rebuild fight.