Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson still targeted for July Strikeforce event (4/10/2011 1:50:00 PM)
Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson and famed heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (31-3 MMA, 1-2 SF) could meet at a late-summer event, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker confirmed on Saturday. However, neither the bout nor the event details have been finalized. Back in March, Coker told MMAjunkie.com that Emelianenko likely would return in July and that there had been "preliminary discussions only" about the Henderson fight.
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson Planned for July Strikeforce Event (4/10/2011 6:00:19 AM)
A matchup between Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson and former top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is in the works to headline a July Strikeforce event that will likely mark the promotion's debut on pay-per-view.
Strikeforce: Dan Henderson Expected to Face Mousasi/Kyle Winner; St. Preux, Gracie Possible for “Kin (3/25/2011 1:00:41 AM)
Newly-crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson will make his first title defense this fall against the winner of an upcoming bout between Gegard Mousasi and Mike Kyle, while former champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal will likely face either Roger Gracie or Ovince St. Preux in June.
M-1 rep: No discussions about possible Emelianenko vs. Henderson superfight (3/10/2011 3:45:00 AM)
If Strikeforce has been talking about putting together Dan Henderson vs. Fedor Emelianenko, it's been a one-sided conversation, according to a representative for the Russian fighter. M-1 Global Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan today told MMAjunkie.com that the topic hasn't even been broached to Emelianenko or M-1 Global. "There have been no discussions with us," he said. "Any discussions have been solely on the other side of the Atlantic."
Strikeforce champ Henderson anticipates summer return, interested in Emelianenko (3/8/2011 10:15:00 PM)
Dan Henderson says he'll give it one more go early this summer before taking time off to be with his family. Then it's back to the gym in the fall and a possible fight at the end of the year, if all goes well. Who's next on his list? Henderson today told MMAjunkie.com Radio that a fight with the winner of Gegard Mousasi vs. Mike Kyle is logical. But the new champ said he's also open to a future meeting with his favorite fighter, Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko Considering Drop to 205 to Challenge Dan Henderson for Strikeforce Title (3/8/2011 4:30:01 PM)
Former top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is "seriously considering" dropping to 205-pounds to challenge newly-crowned champion Dan Henderson for the Strikeforce light heavyweight title
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Jay Hieron (in studio), Dan Henderson, Johny Hendricks (3/8/2011 4:30:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes Bellator welterweight contender Jay Hieron into the studio to recap his win at this past weekend's Bellator 35 event. Additionally, new Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson calls in to the show, as does Johny Hendricks, who recently accepted a short-notice fight at this month's UFC Fight Night 24 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" salaries: Henderson ($250K), Kennedy ($50K) top list (3/7/2011 7:35:00 PM)
In addition to a shiny new belt, Dan Henderson took home a pretty nice chunk of change for his knockout of Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of paydays from the Ohio State Athletic Commission for "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson," which took place this past Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The event's main card aired live on Showtime. The total disclosed payroll for the event was $439,500.
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" re-airs Tuesday night on Showtime Extreme (3/7/2011 3:30:00 PM)
A replay of this past weekend's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event airs Tuesday on Showtime Extreme. The broadcast begins at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The event initially took place this past Saturday, March 5, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Featuring a light heavyweight title fight between Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and Dan Henderson, the card originally aired on Showtime.
Storylines from Strikeforce ‘Fejiao vs. Henderson’ (3/7/2011 1:09:44 PM)
With his title-winning performance over Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante at Strikeforce “Feijao vs. Henderson” on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Dan Henderson added the Strikeforce light heavyweight belt to his considerable trophy case.
Henderson Tops Strikeforce Salaries with $250K Payday (3/7/2011 12:33:35 PM)
Newly crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson earned an event-high $250,000 for his title-snatching stoppage of Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante ($28,000), according to numbers released Monday by the Ohio Athletic Commission.
Dan Henderson’s $250K Tops “Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson” Fighter Salaries (3/7/2011 9:14:01 AM)
New Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson earned $250,000 for his win over former title-holder Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in Saturday's main event to top the official "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" fighter salaries.
Strikeforce ‘Feijao vs. Henderson’ Stock Report (3/6/2011 6:39:00 PM)
Dan Henderson’s right hand is a guilty pleasure -- so much fun to watch and so not fun to get with hit with.
Latest title most meaningful, but Strikeforce's Henderson still open to middleweight (3/6/2011 9:15:00 AM)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite a 5-1 run in his past six fights, 40-year-old Dan Henderson had his doubts. He wondered if he'd still be able to compete with the upper echelon of the light-heavyweight division and prove his relevancy in the sport. With a crushing third-round knockout of champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event, new champ Henderson got his answer.
Strikeforce Video: Dan Henderson KOs Feijao to Win Light Heavyweight Title (3/6/2011 8:16:51 AM)
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" results: Henderson claims belt with knockout win (3/6/2011 5:05:00 AM)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Dan Henderson still has it. The 40-year-old former PRIDE world champion and UFC tournament winner was wobbled early by Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante but battled back to land his signature right hand and claim Strikeforce's light heavyweight title. The bout served as the main event of Saturday night's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event, which took place at Nationwide Arena and aired on Showtime.
Henderson Plans Quick Return, Vows Successful Title Defense (3/6/2011 12:39:52 AM)
It only took one punch. Then again, when Dan Henderson is throwing, it usually only takes one punch.
Matches to Make after Strikeforce ‘Feijao vs. Henderson’ (3/5/2011 11:04:27 PM)
Someday men will tell their grandchildren about the right hand of Dan Henderson.
“Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson” Results: Dan Henderson KOs Feijao to Win Title (3/5/2011 7:08:23 PM)
Dan Henderson knocked out Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante to win the title in the main event of Saturday's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event in Columbus, Ohio.Women's welterweight champ Marloes Coenen, Tim Kennedy, and Jorge Masvidal also earned wins on the card.
Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Results: Henderson KOs Feijao for Title, Coenen Retains (3/5/2011 7:08:23 PM)
Dan Henderson knocked out Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in the third-round to win the 205-pound title in the main event of Saturday's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event in Columbus, Ohio.
“Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson” Live Results (3/5/2011 8:33:07 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results for tonight's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" event beginning at 10pm ET.The Showtime-televised event is headlined by light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson.
Henderson Prefers 205-Pound Menu (3/5/2011 8:03:52 AM)
Dan Henderson enjoys life at 205 pounds, particularly the dietary side of it. The two-time Olympian will challenge champion Rafael Cavalcante for the light heavyweight championship in the Strikeforce “Feijao vs. Henderson” main event on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Feijao, Henderson Greenlit for Strikeforce (3/4/2011 11:58:59 PM)
Dan Henderson has not won a five-round title fight in more than four years, losing to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Anderson Silva and Jake Shields. Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante wants nothing more than to add
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" weigh-in results: Dual title fights official (3/4/2011 10:30:00 PM)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" fighter weigh-ins, which took place at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Today's ceremony began just after 5 p.m. ET, and all 20 competitors made weight without issue Featuring a light heavyweight title fight between current champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and top contender Dan Henderson, as well as a women's welterweight tile fight between champion Marloes Coenen and late replacement Liz Carmouche, "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" takes place Saturday at the nearby Nationwide Arena.
Strikeforce ‘Feijao vs. Henderson’ Preview (3/4/2011 4:02:26 PM)
Strikeforce returns on Saturday at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, pitting light heavyweight champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante against Dan Henderson in the first defense of his 205-pound crown.
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" Preview: Two champs get first test (3/4/2011 2:00:00 PM)
Two of Strikeforce's world champions could get two very different fights at "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson." Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, who defeated Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal this past August to earn the light heavyweight belt, may have the hardest contest of his career against former dual-division PRIDE champion and perennial contender Dan Henderson. Marloes Coenen, who defeated Sarah Kaufman one month later to win the women's welterweight title, faces an uncertain test in the unheralded Liz Carmouche.
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" live and official weigh-in results (3/4/2011 1:55:00 PM)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" fighter weigh-ins, which take place at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus Ohio. Today's ceremony begins at 5 p.m. ET, and MMAjunkie.com will have live results as each of the card's 20 competitors step on the scale. Featuring a light heavyweight title fight between current champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and top contender Dan Henderson, as well as a women's welterweight tile fight between champion Marloes Coenen and late replacement Liz Carmouche, "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" takes place Saturday at the nearby Nationwide Arena.
Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Weigh-In Results (3/4/2011 11:00:30 AM)
Weigh-ins for "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" take place today at 4:30pm ET for tomorrow's Showtime-televised event in Columbus, Ohio, which is headlined by light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson.
Teammates give Strikeforce champ "Feijao" insider Henderson knowledge (3/1/2011 1:15:00 PM)
When Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante was nothing more than an MMA neophyte, Dan Henderson was already a kingpin. By the time "Feijao" stepped into the cage for the first time in 2006, Henderson was the PRIDE welterweight champion and had 23 total fights to his credit. Fast forward to present day, where the pair has somehow managed to cross paths and soon will fight one another with the Strikeforce light-heavyweight title on the line.
Strikeforce's Dan Henderson sees no sunset for now in MMA (2/23/2011 10:00:00 PM)
Dan Henderson is going to fight as long as he can. The former two-division PRIDE champion today dispelled talk that his 40 years of age put him on the cusp of retirement. "I have no plans to stop fighting," Henderson said today. "My body is feeling pretty good, and as long as I can still compete with the top guys, I'm going to stay in the sport."
Henderson Was Interested in Heavyweight Tourney Spot (2/8/2011 6:45:33 AM)
Dan Henderson is not a heavyweight, but he told Strikeforce he’d consider competing in the promotion’s upcoming heavyweight tournament.
Rafael Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson title fight set for "Strikeforce: Columbus" (1/30/2011 5:10:00 PM)
A long-rumored title fight between Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and notable Dan Henderson is set for March's "Strikeforce: Columbus" event. MMAjunkie.com first reported the bout in early December, and the organization made it official on Saturday. The March 5 event takes place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus as part of Strikeforce's Ohio debut.
Henderson-‘Feijao’ Greenlit for March 5 Strikeforce (1/29/2011 10:43:01 PM)
Strikeforce’s rumored light heavyweight title bout between Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Dan Henderson is now official, as the promotion announced Saturday night that the fight would take place March 5 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Feijao vs. Henderson Title Fight Confirmed for Strikeforce: Columbus on March 5 (1/20/2011 4:51:49 AM)
A rumored match up between Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and UFC veteran Dan Henderson has been confirmed by Feijao's manager Ed Soares. The title fight is expected to headline Strikeforce: Columbus on March 5.
Dan Henderson vs. Champ ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante Targeted for March 5 Strikeforce (1/11/2011 10:23:38 AM)
After scoring his first Strikeforce win over Renato "Babalu" Sobral in December, Dan Henderson is expected to challenge light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante for the 205-pound title at Strikeforce's March 5 event in Columbus, Ohio
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" ratings peak with 465,000 viewers (12/7/2010 5:25:00 PM)
This past weekend's "Strikeforce Henderson vs. Babalu II" event on Showtime peaked with 465,000 viewers for a main event between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the ratings information with an industry source. Overall, the Dec. 4 show averaged a 1.2 household rating and 341,000 viewers.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" replays air tonight on SHO2 (12/7/2010 1:30:00 PM)
A replay of Saturday's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" event airs tonight on SHO2 and SHO2 HD. It airs at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The event, which was headlined by light heavyweights Dan Henderson vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral, initially took this past Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babaalu II" replays air tonight on SHO2 (12/7/2010 1:30:00 PM)
A replay of Saturday's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" event airs tonight on SHO2 and SHO2 HD. It airs at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The event, which was headlined by light heavyweights Dan Henderson vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral, initially took this past Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" recap: Hendo, Daley and Lawler earn KOs (12/5/2010 5:00:00 AM)
ST. LOUIS - Dan Henderson wasn't about to be left out of the party. On a fight night that featured some of the year's most vicious knockouts, Dan Henderson scored one of his own in a main-event fight with fellow light-heavyweight Renato "Babalu" Sobral. The event, "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II," took place Saturday at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and the night's main card aired on Showtime.
Strikeforce Results: Henderson Blasts Babalu, Daley and Lawler Score KOs (12/4/2010 7:40:09 PM)
Dan Henderson knocked out Renato "Babalu" Sobral in the opening round of their headlining rematch at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" in St. Louis to cap off a card filled with brutal finishes, including fight-round KOs for Paul Daley over Scott Smith and Robbie Lawler over Matt Lindland.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" play by play and live results (12/4/2010 11:00:00 AM)
ST. LOUIS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" event. The show takes place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and the night's Showtime-televised main event features a light-heavyweight headliner and rematch between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral. Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu Live Results and Discussion (12/4/2010 3:00:59 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from 'Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu' tonight starting at 10pm ET, including the headlining rematch between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral. We’ll also be hosting a live chat beginning at 10pm ET for Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com gallery (12/4/2010 2:35:00 AM)
ST. LOUIS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" fighter weigh-ins, where all 26 event competitors weighed in for the show. Today's weigh-ins took place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, which also plays host to Saturday's Showtime-televised event. Check out our image gallery of all the fighters, including headliners Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" weigh-in results: Main-card fighters on weight (12/3/2010 10:30:00 PM)
ST. LOUIS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" fighter weigh-ins. Today's festivities, which were free and open to the public, took place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, which also hosts Saturday's Showtime-televised event. Among those weighing in were headliners Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral, who concluded a main-card lineup that all successfully made weight for the show.
Henderson, ‘Babalu’ Official for St. Louis Showdown (12/3/2010 4:19:55 PM)
In February 2000, Dan Henderson bested Renato “Babalu” Sobral via majority decision to win Rings’ 1999 King of Kings tournament. Ten years later, the two are ready to square off again.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II" preview: Title shot on line in rematch (12/3/2010 3:30:00 PM)
It's a rematch 10 years in the making, but it's not like Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral were clamoring to meet again. The two look nothing like the young lions who met in the finals of RINGS' 1999 "King of Kings" tournament in Japan. There's no particular animosity to draw from. And they've been up and down the ladder too many times. But as MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco explains in our event preview, that doesn't mean they can't stoke an old flame for a future title shot.
‘Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu’ Weigh-In Results: Henderson, Babalu Set for Rematch (12/3/2010 12:00:25 PM)
Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral successfully weighed in on Friday for their headlining rematch for tomorrow's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" event in St. Louis. The rest of the Showtime-televised main card also made weight, including Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith and Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Lindland.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" live weigh-in results (12/3/2010 11:00:00 AM)
ST. LOUIS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" fighter weigh-ins. Today's festivities, which are free and open to the public, begin at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT local time) at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, which also hosts Saturday's Showtime-televised event. Among those weighing in are headliners Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral, who meet in a rematch that's a decade in the making, as well as co-headliners Paul Daley and Scott Smith.
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu Weigh-In Results (12/3/2010 3:40:25 AM)
Weigh-ins for tomorrow's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" event take place today in St. Louis and MMAFrenzy.com will have results after the jump once the fighters hit the scale at 5pm ET. A rematch between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral headlines the Showtime-televised card.
Henderson: Medication Issues Will Not Follow Him to ‘Babalu’ (12/1/2010 2:45:42 PM)
Former two-division Pride Fighting Championships titleholder Dan Henderson made his Strikeforce debut as a heavy favorite to dethrone then middleweight champion Jake Shields in April.
Friday's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" weigh-ins open to the public (11/30/2010 6:35:00 PM)
Official fighter weigh-ins for "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" take place Friday, and fans are invited to the festivities. The weigh-ins take place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis and feature headliners Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral, among others. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT local time).
Henderson: I'm Still a Dangerous Fighter (11/29/2010 1:31:44 AM)
Sherdog.com's TJ De Santis caught up with former Pride champion Dan Henderson at Team Quest HQ in Temecula, Calif.
Cut forces Herschel Walker to withdraw from "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" (11/24/2010 9:15:00 PM)
Strikeforce heavyweight and former NFL great Herschel Walker suffered a deep cut in training and has been forced to withdraw from next month's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" event. Strikeforce officials today confirmed the change with MMAjunkie.com. Featuring a light heavyweight matchup between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral, "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" takes place Dec. 4 and airs on Showtime.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Dan Henderson, Mark Munoz, "Stitch" Duran (11/22/2010 4:30:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today breaks down this past weekend's UFC 123 event with "UFC Prelims" winner Mark Munoz and veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran, who joins us as an in-studio guest host. Additionally, Dec. 4 Strikeforce headliner Dan Henderson calls into the show to discuss final preparations for his Showtime bout and long-awaited rematch with Renato "Babalu" Sobral. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Dan Henderson & Babalu Sobral Conference Call Highlights (11/18/2010 5:53:44 AM)
EW YORK (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Legendary MMA Superstar Dan Henderson, former STRIKEFORCE World Champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral and STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker participated in a national media conference call...
Strikeforce's Dan Henderson committed to 205 pounds, not considering retirement (11/17/2010 3:20:00 PM)
Next month's main event and rematch with Renato "Babalu" Sobral is a big fight for former UFC and PRIDE star Dan Henderson. But it's unlikely to be the final bout for the 40-year-old fighter and 13-year MMA veteran. With a move back to light heavyweight following a failed big to win the Strikeforce middleweight title, Henderson said he feels great heading into Showtime's Dec. 4 headliner.
Strikeforce Announces Prelim Fights for “Henderson vs. Babalu” on Dec. 4 (11/10/2010 7:54:49 AM)
Three preliminary matchups are now set for "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" on Dec. 4 in St. Louis. The Showtime-televised event is headlined by a rematch between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral.
Henderson vs. Babalu Winner Earns Strikeforce Title Shot Against Feijao (11/2/2010 12:00:21 PM)
The winner of Strikeforce's Dec. 4 main event rematch between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral is expected to earn the first title shot at recently crowned light heavyweight champ Rafael "Faijao" Cavalcante.
Dan Henderson expects a very different "Babalu" at Dec. 4 Strikeforce event (10/19/2010 1:00:00 AM)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Dan Henderson doesn't see much point in watching his first fight with Renato "Babalu" Sobral as preparation for their second meeting at December's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" event. The reason, he said, is that he and Sobral bear little resemblance to the competitors they are now. "There are just so many more tools we both have now that weren't there before," Henderson told MMAjunkie.com. "So it's almost like it's not a rematch."
Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Lindland Added to Dec. 4 “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” (10/5/2010 8:00:10 AM)
A middleweight fight between Robbie Lawler and Matt Lindland has been added to the "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" fight card on December 4 in St. Louis. The Dec. 4 Showtime-televised event is headlined by Dan Henderson vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral.
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" tickets on sale this week (9/28/2010 5:35:00 PM)
Tickets for December's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" event go on sale this week. The event, which MMAjunkie.com first reported this past week, is now official with a Dan Henderson vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral headliner and a co-main-event slot for former NFL great Herschel Walker. Tickets go on sale Friday for the St. Louis show, but a pre-sale is already underway.
St. Louis fans invited to today's Strikeforce's presser with Henderson, "Babalu," more (9/27/2010 1:15:36 PM)
Fans are invited to today's kickoff press conference for the upcoming "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" card. The event takes place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis and begins at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT local time). The presser includes an autograph session with event fighters Dan Henderson, Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Herschel Walker and Jesse Finney.
Henderson-‘Babalu’ Made Official for Dec. 4 Strikeforce (9/27/2010 4:38:11 AM)
Strikeforce announced Monday that former UFC middleweight contender Dan Henderson will officially take on Renato “Babalu” Sobral in the main event of Strikeforce “Henderson vs. Babalu” on Dec. 4
Henderson-‘Babalu’ Made Official for Dec. 4 (9/27/2010 4:38:11 AM)
Strikeforce announced Monday that former UFC middleweight champion Dan Henderson will officially take on Renato “Babalu” Sobral in the main event of Strikeforce “Henderson vs. Babalu” on Dec. 4
Hendo Vs Babalu In December; Walker Returns (9/22/2010 7:52:58 PM)
Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral will rematch – more than a decade later – at a Dec. 4 Strikeforce event in Missouri. Former NFL start Herschel Walker also returns...
"Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" slated for Dec. 4, Walker in co-headliner (9/22/2010 1:01:14 PM)
A long-rumored matchup between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral will headline a currently unannounced Strikeforce event slated for Dec. 4 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The fight is set for the light-heavyweight division and will air live on Showtime, according to multiple sources close to the event, who told MMAjunkie.com that the promotion formally will announce the event early next week. Additionally, Herschel Walker is expected to fight in the event's co-headliner against an opponent to be determined.
Dan Henderson vs. ‘Babalu’ Sobral Headlines Dec. 4 Strikeforce, Herschel Walker Returns (9/22/2010 12:55:54 PM)
A long-rumored rematch between light heavyweight veterans Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral is set to headline a December 4 Strikeforce event at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. NFL vet Herschel Walker is slated to return to action in the Showtime-televised event's co-headliner