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Strikeforce's network television debut is now just one night away, and weigh-ins for the event took place today from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL. Coming into the main event, undefeated underdog Brett Rogers weighed in a full 32 lbs. heavier than his opponent, the man, myth and legend himself, Fedor Emelianenko.
Also on the main event, both Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Jake Shields came in a full pound under the middleweight division limit for their Title bout, and Gegard Mousasi and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou both made weight for their light heavyweight bout.
The other heavyweight bout on the card will also feature a large disparity in weight, as Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva will enjoy a 21 lb. advantage over Fabricio Werdum. The rest of the weigh in results are below:
Main Televised Card
-Fedor Emelianenko (232) vs. Brett Rogers (264)
-Jason "Mayhem" Miller (184) vs. Jake Shields (184.5)
-Gegard Mousasi (205) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (204)
-Antonio Silva (263) vs. Fabricio Werdum (242)
Preliminary Card
-Marloes Coenen (145) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (140)
-Deray Davis (170.5) vs. Mark Miller (171)
-Jeff Curran (145) vs. Dustin Neace (149.6)*
-Shamar Bailey (170) vs. John Kolosci (171)
-Nate Moore (184) vs. Louis Taylor (185.5)
-Jonatas Novaes (155.5) vs. Christian Uflacker (156)
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