Strikeforce releases heavyweight Brett Rogers following arrest

LAS VEGAS – Strikeforce has released heavyweight fighter Brett Rogers.

Dana White, president of sister promotion UFC, confirmed the contract termination today following a UFC 132 press conference.

Rogers was arrested on Wednesday and charged with fel…

LAS VEGAS – Strikeforce has released heavyweight fighter Brett Rogers.

Dana White, president of sister promotion UFC, confirmed the contract termination today following a UFC 132 press conference.

Rogers was arrested on Wednesday and charged with felonious third-degree assault and misdemeanor endangerment of a child following an alleged altercation with his wife.