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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Feijao or Southworth Next for Babalu?



A proposed match-up between Renato "Babalu" Sobral and Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante may be close to reality.

Last Sunday, Strikeforce CEO pitched the bout to Cavalcante representatives Ed Soares and Jorge Guimares, who agreed to a May meeting between the two.

Richard Wilner, Sobral's manager and legal representative, on Wednesday told MMAInsider his fighter had "no objection" to fighting Feijao for Strikeforce in May.

"We'll fight anyone, anytime," said Wilner.

However, the former UFC contender is currently re-negotiating an extension of his Strikeforce deal, and Cavalcante, while a likely candidate for the fight, may be competing with former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth for a shot at the champ. Sobral faced the 39-year old at last November's "Destruction," where a bad cut above Southworth's left eye forced a doctor stoppage.

"We're very close to working out a deal," said Wilner.

Coker on Tuesday said the remaining bouts for his April card, and possibly May card, would be finalized in the coming days.

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posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 9:22 PM 





Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Bobby Southworth and Yves Edwards Radio

On Tuesday night, MMAWeekly Radio welcomes Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, Bobby Southworth and Yves Edwards to the show just days before the big event in San Jose this Friday.

Southworth defends his 205lb title against Renato "Babalu" Sobral, while Edwards faces late replacement Duane "Bang" Ludwig after original opponent Josh Thomson had to drop out of the fight due to injury.

The show starts at 9pm EST/6pm PST at MMAWeeklyRadio.com

Also don't forget to log into the live fighter chat to talk to other fans and ask questions on the show.

Wednesday night the guys welcome Kim Couture and manager Ed Soares to the show.

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posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:55 PM 





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