No Clash in Japan for Brett Rogers & Tim Sylvia

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After serving his 60-day sentence in relation to a domestic battery issue, Brett Rogers has also seen his international travel privileges revoked. As a result, his main card fight against former UFC Heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia at the Dream/M-1 show December 31th at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

With no opponent, Sylvia will likely be dropped from the show and Rogers will be left to resume his career stateside while he awaits clearance to ply his trade abroad.

The DREAM: New Year! 2011 fight card will be headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii.

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