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Chad Mendes Channels the Fighting Spirit of The Iceman at UFC 133

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In 2002, the UFC’s top contender at Light Heavyweight, Chuck Liddell, was set for his title shot against than champion Tito Ortiz.  Tito chose this time to settle a beef with Ken Shamrock and Liddell was left in waiting. Chuck Liddell is a fighter and fighter’s fight so Liddell took on a very dangerous opponent in Renato “Babalu” Sobral instead of waiting around.

Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu Main Card Results

If you were in the mood for some brutal knockouts you came to the right place tonight with Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu. All but one of the fights on the main card ended by way of a KO/TKO and the one that didn’t really should have.

UFC and Strikeforce: Double Header Predictions

This Saturday MMA fans will get a special treat as not only will the Ultimate Fighter season 12 Finale will be on but also Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Sobral II. Both events can be seen on free TV but you‘ll need to set your DVR or pick one and catch the other on replay.

Strikeforce: Henderson vs Sobral Breakdown

This Saturday on Showtime, Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Sobral will be live from St. Louis. The night will be headlined by a rematch over ten years in the making between MMA veterans Dan Henderson and Renato Sobral. The card has been ravaged by injuries leading up the Saturday, losing two fighters on the main card that forced Strikeforce to scramble for replacements.

Lawler vs. Lindland booked for December 4th Strikeforce

The rumored Strikeforce fight between Matt Lindland and Robbie Lawler on December 4th in St Louis has now been signed. They will be added to a card that is expected to include Dan Henderson vs. Renato “Babalu” Sobral, Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith and Herschel Walker against an undetermined opponent.

Strikeforce planning Muhammed Lawal vs. Rafael Cavalcante

As first mentioned here by Scott Coker, Strikeforce has decided to move into a different direction with Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal after his friend Bobalu Sobral defeated Robbie Lawler. News came out today from MMAFighting of Lawal (7-0) likely defending his light heavyweight title against Rafael Cavalcante (9-2) in Houston August 21 as part of the night main event.