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[rodzilla1988]

Undefeated Strikeforce heavyweight, Brett Rogers has spoken for the first time since it was announced he would be facing Fedor Emelianenko before the year is out and he’s not just coming to make up the numbers.

Speaking to MMAFanHouse.com, Rogers said:

“Oh yeah. I've been watching a handful of his fights, but the ones I'm really going to concentrate on are his last five, because those are the ones that really matter, you know? Going way back in time, those are the ones that he improves his skills. I want to see where he's at right now. So he has some loopholes. When he gets excited that's when can get caught. That's the way I see it, especially if he wants to stand and bang with me. Otherwise, I can see a ground-and-pound game, too. I'm definitely not going to allow him to lead the fight. That's just not happening.”

“Yeah, I'm definitely preparing for it. He loves jiu-jitsu, and I mean, jiu-jitsu is good but you have to catch somebody for that. I've definitely been working on getting out of submissions, and most importantly, standing up. It's tough taking somebody down, and [if] you don't succeed in that, it tires you out. So I'm going to shoot for that and keep my weight on him.”

“I’m going to knock him out. He's going to give me his chin, somehow, someway. He's going to get sloppy with that overhand right that he loves to do or he'll try to shoot in for a takedown, and I'll catch him with either a knee or an uppercut ... something. I'm going to drop him. I want the crowd to go (gasp). I want to get that reaction out of people. So I can't wait.”
“I'm God then. I'm the God of MMA. I'll become the God of MMA, right? Isn't that how it goes? I'm the soul snatcher; I'm the grim. I'll take all his wins and put them under my belt, and then everybody can just hush up.”

Rogers also took aim at fellow Minnesota native and UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. Asked if he agrees that Fedor is ducking the best competition in the world by not joining the UFC:

“No. Fedor can fight whoever he wants, the way I see it. I'm pretty sure it was a different situation with the UFC versus Strikeforce. Coming to Strikeforce, you know, was definitely a little different swing, I guess you can say. But as far as the heavyweights over there, I mean, what heavyweight over there is so special besides -- who? -- Brock [Lesnar]. Everybody compares Brock as if he is the second-best heavyweight in the world, and I see different, and Brock is from my hometown. So competition-wise it's no different.”

When asked if he felt Brock Lesnar was maybe over rated, Rogers said:

“Yeah. Yeah, actually, I do. Brock is overrated. I mean, look at how many fights he's had; he's had a handful fights. He's only showcased that he's just a wrestler and a ground-and-pounder. I mean, he hasn't fought anybody the same size as him. So it's going to get to that point when that happens it really is going to showcase Brock's talent.”

The event has been rumoured to be taking place in Roger’s hometown of Minnesota which would naturally give “The Grim” a great lift ahead of the biggest fight he has ever been in.

By Michael Pepper.

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I couldn't get on Fanhouse, so please don't hate me, lol.

[Sakara=Excitement]

The god of MMA? Jesus Christ someone please knock this guy out!

[mma_fanatic987]

wow... This is comming from a guy who is going to get killed. I really think Brock and Fedor have faced stiff competition so far. Fedor has more often then brock but the guys brock has fought the cream of the Crop in the UFC... What does he have to do beat Big Nog on the ground and watch him do the same as mir cant hit a sub cause he has closed that gap in his Game. I just think Brett is writing checks that his ass cant cash. Thats not bashing thats Honesty.

[rivethead]

I don't hate you, but I'm noobjacking it.

Even though the original is at 'Fanhouse and it's not one of their made-up bullshit stories, I'm not having anything from that shithole in our main forum.

rh

[Repenter]

“Yeah, I'm definitely preparing for it. He loves jiu-jitsu, and I mean, jiu-jitsu is good but you have to catch somebody for that. I've definitely been working on getting out of submissions, and most importantly, standing up. It's tough taking somebody down, and [if] you don't succeed in that, it tires you out. So I'm going to shoot for that and keep my weight on him.”

first of all, no... he doesn't love jiu jitsu. secondly, if you think 'working on getting out of submissions' is all it takes to avoid a fedor armbar, then why the hell didn't HMC, coleman, lindland, and chompy the grizzly think of that?

this is reminiscent of when bob sapp said "i've been working my bjj... so don't be surprised to see a submission of of the beast!"

[roaddawg]

1. Coming in Brock Lesnar has been given the opportunity to fight the best
2. Theres no comparison between Bob Sapp and Brett Rogers
3. Good find Rodzilla. I was wondering when Brett was going to speak up for himself.
4. Im glad to see that Brett isn't coming into this fight with some kind of inferiority complex. Ruthless aggression and confidence is exactly the right kind of mindset he will need to dethrone "the last emperor".

rd

[ripitupog]

i like this guy, but he's talking way too much shit. if he thinks he can beat fedor, that's good that he's confident, but it is going to be very devastating to him when he gets DONE IN.
And in regards to brock, lesnar would murder this guy.
o well, we'll see what happens

[roaddawg]

Im curious on what basis do you think he will get murdered by Lesnar? What holes if any have you seen in Bretts game?

rd

[Pasha K]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Somehow Fedor is going to give his chin? LOOOOOOOL
Damn this guy is really a funny idiot, remember what happened to fighters that underestimated fedor...they finished destroyed in a couple of minutes. However I would be surprised if Rogers can last 2 minutes against fedor.
A guy that have defeated 9 cans think that he will KO the best fighter in the world...LOL.
I will again visit this thread after Fedor destroys him, it will be very funny.

[Nate_Deezy]

Originally Posted by roaddawg

Im curious on what basis do you think he will get murdered by Lesnar? What holes if any have you seen in Bretts game?

rd

Imagine that...roaddawg is biased toward a black fighter.