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Andrei Arlovski to fight Brett Rogers at Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

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According to FiveOuncesofPain:

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski will step in for injured Strikeforce heavyweight titleholder Alistair Overeem against Team Bison member Brett “The Grim” Rogers at “Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields” on June 6.

Overeem has pulled out of the fight with a hand injury.

I honestly didn't even realize Rogers was getting a shot at the heavyweight title against Overeem.  This is a HUGE test for him and I don't know if he's quite ready to face someone the caliber of Arlovski, but it does add a huge name to Strikeforce's card on June 6th and should bring in some additional fans.  What are your thoughts?