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Affliction considering Barnett-Rogers bout

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Currently without an opponent for the Jan. 24 "Affliction: Day of Reckoning" event, heavyweight Josh Barnett (23-5) could end up fighting undefeated EliteXC prospect Brett Rogers (8-0). The potential bout was first reported by Sam Caplan of fiveouncesofpain.com, and a source close to Rogers today confirmed Affliction's interest when contacted by MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). Although many EliteXC fighters are stuck in a state of limbo following the organization's near-demise, Rogers is signed to a non-exclusive deal and would likely be granted permission to fight for Affliction.

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November 29, 2008  10:45 AM ET
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Nothing against Rogers, he is still developing as a fighter, but I would like to see Barnett fight someone at his level, who maybe has had as much experience as him. Who that would be, I don't know, but this seems like a mismatch, especially in terms of grappling.

November 29, 2008  02:23 PM ET
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8-0 is better then Brocks 2-1 record and look at him holding the belt....
Different companies I guess

November 30, 2008  02:30 AM ET
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He should fight the orange porcupine sitting on trump's head.

November 30, 2008  11:30 AM ET
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Clear edge to the babyfaced assassin

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December 1, 2008  09:38 AM ET
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How do you figure that?

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December 1, 2008  12:37 PM ET
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Originally posted 02:23 PM ET  11.29 by MizzBouncy

8-0 is better then Brocks 2-1 record and look at him holding the belt....Different companies I guess

Very different talent levels and pedigrees as well. Rogers was fighting cans in EXC, Lesnar fought top contenders and former champions. Rogers might turn into a great fighter someday, but he is VERY far from polished, and he may need to skip a few meals.

December 2, 2008  03:39 AM ET
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Loki, i agree with you except on your Gonzaga's comment, that guy is a top contender right there i still think he will be the UFC champ, im not sure how his fight with Couture would have ended but im sure that if Couture hadnt broken his nose with that unintentional head butt the outcome woud have been different, the guy could breath trough his nose and he was swalloing all that blood after that takedown. I would love to c that rematch. Kongo is a bum

 
December 2, 2008  10:47 AM ET
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UFC heavyweight division is becoming better but for a while there, the contenders sucked... Japan has great fighters, UFC is interested tho'

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