Robbie Lawler and Renato Babalu Sobral promising an exciting fight, tonight at Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Posted on June 16, 2010, 05:21 AM by Anton GurevichStrikeforce: Los Angeles main eventers "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler and one of the best Light Heavyweights in the history of Mixed Martial Arts Renato "Babalu" Sobral will square off tonight at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California in a 195-pound catchweight bout. The fighters discussed their preparations for the bout, promising fans another exciting performance under the Strikeforce banner.
Robbie Lawler impressively knocked out the striking legend Melvin Manhoef in his last bout at Strikeforce: Miami, improving his record to 19-5. As for Sobral, the 35-8 Brazilian was defeated by Gegard Mousasi in his last bout, before going to a year-long layoff. Answering on LowKick.com's question at the Strikeforce: Los Angeles Conference Call, Renato Sobral declared that he is in excellent shape and is not feeling any ring rust.
Both Fighters are currently even on LowPick, with 56 votes each. Ninety-two percent of Robbie Lawler's voters predict a 'Ruthless' knockout, as 64% of Sobral's believers predict a submission victory for Babalu. Click here to go to the Picks & Events page, or view the Tutorial if you are new to LowPick: MMA Prediction Game.

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Oh yea this should be exciting and short. I'm going for a knockout by Robbie but I can see Babalu getting a sub if he doesn't like standing up with him.
This should be a very good fight. Too bad i don't have Showtime...
I was surprised he got KOd so wuick against Mousasi, hes usually a tough fighter. I think he actually went the distance with Fedor back in the day.
I would not be suprised if this gets fight of the night
More and more often you are hearing fighters express their discern for the way SF works.... Babalu was like I gotta sit down with my manager, then Scott Coker, then Showtime of course, then M-1 Global, then I gotta check with Fedor and he has to check with the Russian Mob, then I.... etc etc etc I mean he didnt come right out and say anything negative, but I think his tone kinda said a few words for him....