{"id":42017,"date":"2026-02-07T17:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T22:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/ex-ufc-champion-delivers-lightning-fast-22-second-ko-paving-the-way-for-epic-showdown-with-fedor-emelianenko-watched-by-over-4-million-fans\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T22:31:40","slug":"ex-ufc-champion-delivers-lightning-fast-22-second-ko-paving-the-way-for-epic-showdown-with-fedor-emelianenko-watched-by-over-4-million-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/ex-ufc-champion-delivers-lightning-fast-22-second-ko-paving-the-way-for-epic-showdown-with-fedor-emelianenko-watched-by-over-4-million-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-UFC Champion Delivers Lightning-Fast 22-Second KO, Paving the Way for Epic Showdown with Fedor Emelianenko Watched by Over 4 Million Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/ex-ufc-champion-delivers-lightning-fast-22-second-ko-paving-the-way-for-epic-showdown-with-fedor-emelianenko-watched-by-over-4-million-fans\/#Differing_perspectives_on_the_UFCs_CBS_broadcast_plans\" >Differing perspectives on the UFC\u2019s CBS broadcast plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>  <\/p>\n<p><strong>On this date in 2009, a remarkable display earned a fighter one of the sport\u2019s most significant matchups.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UFC 324 may not have unfolded exactly as the organization intended, yet it still marked a promising beginning for a new chapter.  <\/p>\n<p>Last year, the UFC revealed its partnership with Paramount+, moving all its events in the U.S. behind a monthly subscription model.  <\/p>\n<p>With the lowered financial barrier, the upcoming clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett is expected to attract a huge audience leading into the 2026 season.  <\/p>\n<p>That said, there\u2019s potential for even greater exposure if the UFC resumes airing events on network TV through CBS, as it has done previously.  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brett_Rogers_halts_Andrei_Arlovski_to_pave_the_way_for_a_major_bout_with_Fedor_Emelianenko\"><\/span>Brett Rogers halts Andrei Arlovski to pave the way for a major bout with Fedor Emelianenko<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back in 2009, Brett Rogers emerged as a top challenger in Strikeforce\u2019s heavyweight division by defeating Andrei Arlovski in just 22 seconds in St. Louis, Missouri.  <\/p>\n<p>Although Arlovski is set to face a longtime rival at BKFC\u2019s Knucklemania later today, having lost to Fedor Emelianenko earlier that year, it made perfect sense for Rogers\u2019 next step to be against the legendary Russian.  <\/p>\n<p>This non-title fight was the main event of Strikeforce\u2019s landmark November 2009 card.  <\/p>\n<p>Airing on CBS, the event drew a strong viewership, with an estimated 4.04 million tuning in and a peak of 5.46 million.  <\/p>\n<p>Emelianenko\u2019s famous undefeated streak ended the following year when he stopped Rogers in two rounds, finishing with a remarkable run of 28 fights without defeat.  <\/p>\n<p>The four-fight main card also showcased other top talents like Jake Shields, Jason Miller, Gegard Mousasi, Fabricio Werdum, and Antonio &#8220;Bigfoot&#8221; Silva.  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differing_perspectives_on_the_UFCs_CBS_broadcast_plans\"><\/span>Differing perspectives on the UFC\u2019s CBS broadcast plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last year, Dana White announced that June\u2019s White House events would be broadcast live for free on CBS as part of the promotion\u2019s new TV deal.  <\/p>\n<p>All 13 numbered UFC events\u2014including the upcoming UFC 326\u2014are slated to be streamed on Paramount+, with four major cards also expected to air on network television.  <\/p>\n<p>However, in December, White clarified these remarks, stating that the White House event would actually be on Paramount+, not CBS.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe might have some prelims on CBS, but the main fights will be on Paramount+,\u201d he told The Mac Life. \u201cThere will be fights on CBS, but the majority is on Paramount+.\u201d  <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis shift to streaming with occasional CBS broadcasts is crucial for expanding MMA\u2019s audience while preserving accessibility. For fight fans, it signals a balancing act between innovation and tradition, which could shape the sport\u2019s growth in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this date in 2009, a remarkable display earned a fighter one of the sport\u2019s most significant matchups. UFC 324 may not have unfolded exactly as the organization intended, yet it still marked a promising beginning for a new chapter. 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