M-1Global’s Michael Mazur had the chance to speak with Brett Rogers recently. Rogers discussed his fight with Fedor, his place among the world’s top heavyweight fighters, and his view on the stoppage in the fight that remains his lone defeat.
Michael Mazur: How did you like the Strikeforce / M-1 Global show?
Brett Rogers: Strikeforce is my home. I love that strikeforce is willing to work with other promotions to create super fights. My last two fights with Strikeforce were collaboration events. I believe both organizations show a commitment to putting forward the best possible fights.
ROFL this moron thinks he's going to get a title shot after losing? what the fuck is he thinking?
MM: What's next for you now? When do you expect to come back to Strikeforce? Are there any names thrown as your possible opponents? Who would you personally like to fight next?
Brett Rogers: I want to fight soon, and I want to fight Alistar. I'm 100% healthy and took zero damage in the fight; so I'm ready to go right now. As I said Strikeforce is my home; I love Strikeforce and in my opinion Alistar holding the title belt is an insult to every fighter in this organization, every fan and to Scott Coker. Champions defend their titles. And either Scott strips him and real fighters battle for it; or I will take it off him the hard way.
"Well he is certainly the best heavyweight in the world. But he does have weaknesses. We all do – isn't that what makes champions great – they win even with weaknesses? They win even though they can be beat? He is not a machine."
JimmersonzGlove - " ROFL this moron thinks he's going to get a title shot after losing? what the fuck is he thinking?"
He must think he's Randy Couture or something.
At least Randy didn't expect to get a title shot before the guy who just beat him, who also happens to be the universally recognized #1 in the division.
"Well he is certainly the best heavyweight in the world. But he does have weaknesses. We all do – isn't that what makes champions great – they win even with weaknesses? They win even though they can be beat? He is not a machine."
Yeah that is a great line and spot on. I like Rogers and I hope he beats some more big names.
I think as long as they fight in the US, Brett has a good chance against Overeem. If they do a co promotion in Japan Overeem will come in looking like Godzilla.
MM: Someone stated boldly that Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir or Cain Velasquez would simply smash you. What’s your reaction to that? What would your strategy be against Brock Lesnar?
I was very impressed with Rogers, especially his ground game. Hitting a sweep on Fedor is impressive. Guy has a lot of talent that is overlooked because of his size.
