Lawler vs Manhoef - Strikeforce, Jan 30th

[LB3000]

There was some doubt on if it was going happen this quickly but it looks like its happening.

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:deal :party

Its a good match up for Manhoef. I fancy him to get the KO. This fight and Diaz vs Zaromskis has got me excited for this card. I read Hieron might fight Riggs, which I think is a decent fight. Still no news of who Lashley or Walker are fighting. There is also the women's title fight.

[Dynamite Kid]

Awesome!!

[One Punch KO]

Tough comeback fight for Lawler, he could well suffer another quick stoppage loss.

Strikeforce: Miami is shaping up very nicely.

[achillesthegreat]

UNBELIEVABLE fight. I cannot fucking wait!

What a card this is shaping up to be.

[Delroc]

good shit, lawler was just talking bout how he wasent happy about not getting the chance to fight at the last card. you bet your ass hes gonna fight come jan 30.

they both like to stand but manhoef is just a beast, if robbie can get ko'ed by one of diaz's arm punches then a manhoef bomb is gonna make dude take a dirt nap.

[Beebs]

Bit worried for Lawler, hopefully he takes him down.

[Tko4]

Awesome fight. If Lawler stands up, he's getting run over.

[Club Fighter]

Damn, alotta people got Lawler takin' an L. I mean, to be honest, I'm not expectin' him to win either but it's not a foregone conclusion just yet. But, hey, if you can put down Hunt then you can certainly put down Lawler. No disrespect, Robbie.

[achillesthegreat]

This is going to be a first class grappling match. ADCC level...

...NOT...

...WAR LAWLER AND MANHOEF!

[scurlaruntings]

Manhoef by fatality. No one stands with Manhoef at 185 or 205 and lives to tell the tale.

[LB3000]

Lawler vs Manhoef and Hieron vs Riggs now officially confirmed.

[LB3000]

Manhoef is training at ATT. I know he trained there a few years ago and now that that he will be fighting in the states, hopefully he trains there more often.

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[sinner78]

Always a pleasure to see lawler fight.

[brickfists]

i wouldnt count ruthless robbie out in this one he has dynamite in his hands and melvins chin isnt the best

[achillesthegreat]

i'm still hard thinking about this fight

WAR

[Cameron]

this is going to be sick i can see lawler getting ktfo

[Wige247]

After seeing Manhoef get clocked by that Japanese fighter, I'm not backing this fight as a shoe-in for him.

[Beebs]

this is going to be sick i can see lawler getting ktfo

As a Lawler fan I can, sadly, also see this as a big possibility.

After seeing Manhoef get clocked by that Japanese fighter, I'm not backing this fight as a shoe-in for him.

As a Lawler fan I can, happily, see this as a real possibility as well.

I really just hope that Robbie's bravado doesn't get the better of him and leads him into just a flat out slugfest because I don't think he stands much of a chance in that situation. On the other hand I don't want him to totally abondon his aggression because he has to keep Melvin honest by using at least the threat of his power, which is a huge threat.

[MaliSlamusrex]

That's a good card, and I am glad I can get commentary from fighter who understand the sport.

[LB3000]

Hieron vs. Riggs should have been on the main card, its a better matchup then the Lashley and Walker fights. Was hoping Lashley would have got a tougher opponent.

MAIN CARD

Nick Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis (for vacant welterweight title)
Champ Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos vs. Marloes Coenen (for women's featherweight title)
Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef
Jimmy Ambriz vs. Bobby Lashley*
Greg Nagy vs. Herschel Walker

PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)


Jay Hieron vs. Joe Riggs
Pablo Alfonso vs. Marcos da Matta
Michael Byrnes vs. David Zitnik
Sabah Homasi vs. John Kelly
David Gomez vs. Craig Oxley
Hayder Hassan vs. Ryan Keenan

* - Not officially announced.

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[Grievesy]

Hieron vs. Riggs should have been on the main card, its a better matchup then the Lashley and Walker fights. Was hoping Lashley would have got a tougher opponent.

MAIN CARD

Nick Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis (for vacant welterweight title)
Champ Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos vs. Marloes Coenen (for women's featherweight title)
Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef
Jimmy Ambriz vs. Bobby Lashley*
Greg Nagy vs. Herschel Walker

PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)


Jay Hieron vs. Joe Riggs
Pablo Alfonso vs. Marcos da Matta
Michael Byrnes vs. David Zitnik
Sabah Homasi vs. John Kelly
David Gomez vs. Craig Oxley
Hayder Hassan vs. Ryan Keenan

* - Not officially announced.

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WTF!! How is Hieron/Riggs not on the main card? This is the only thing i don't like about Strikeforce. They'll happily demote a fight between contenders to the undercard just to put on freakshow or showcase fights.

Also I don't think Manhoef/Lawler is as clear cut as some people think. It is very possible that Manhoef gets KOed as well. That said I think Manhoef wins. Great fight. I like Diaz/Zaromskis too.

[AJAX]

I think Lashly might still need an opponent,Ambriz was also ruled out. They better hurry only got 2 weeks.

[LB3000]

I think Lashly might still need an opponent,Ambriz was also ruled out. They better hurry only got 2 weeks. Not surprised, I doubt he would want to cut down to 265, then offering the fight on late notice is pushing it. If you through Ambriz was a bad choice, the first guy they wanted to match Lashley up with couldn't even get approved. :lol:

[achillesthegreat]

Strikeforce need to sort it out with the late signings. Walker and Lashley didn't have opponents until last minute. Too many guys fall out too. Strikeforce should be promoting competative bouts not cannon fodder for their names.

[chimba]

Wow, I love to back my half pinoy brother Lawler but man as if they are feeding him to manhoef.

[LB3000]

Lashley will be fighting Wes Sims. :lol:

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[sugarngold]

This will be a great fight. I hope Lawler mixes in his wrestling enough to hang with Manhoef.

[codeman99998]

Lawler may not be as technically sound as Manhoef but he has dynamite in his hands. He could definitely KO Manhoef if he lands well.

[LB3000]

Melvin Manhoef interview.

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[wolunt]

Should be a great stand up fight, would pass out due to shock if one of them went for a takedown.

[Delroc]

for the record riggs-heiron will be on EAsports.com at 9:05 pm saturday night since its not going to air on t.v. it will be shown on the MMA page live and free.

good to cause i wanted to see this fight, cant believe its not gonna air on showtime.