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UFC cast-off Renato "Babalu" Sobral (29-7) will return to action on May 10 for a Hardcore Championship Fighting show to be held in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. There, 32-year-old will take on fellow Brazilian Mauricio Alonso (4-1).
Sobral will be in Quebec on March 29 for the HCF's "Crow's Nest" event, featuring UFC veterans David Loiseau, Hector "Sick Dog" Ramirez and Gideon Ray, where a formal announcement of the fight card will be made.
During the interview, Pavia was unable to confirm, but did little to deny, a rumored match-up between Sobral and UFC veteran Mike Whitehead. It is believed the bout will be contested at the debut event of the new Affliction/Golden Boy co-promotion.
Pavia also mentioned a forthcoming "big announcement" by the UFC regarding welterweight Chris "Lights Out" Lytle. The UFC is expected to soon release information regarding Lytle facing a "very big name" at UFC 86 in July. Pavia felt confident that the match-up would be the co-main event of the card.
According to Pavia, "Razor" Rob McCullough will return to action in the WEC on the as-yet-unannounced June 1 WEC event in Sacramento, Calif. Although McCullough's opponent has not yet been determined, that card is believed to be headlined by Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver. Miguel Torres vs. Manny Tapia is also expected at the event, and Jeff Curran will also likely compete.
Lastly, Pavia said Joe "Diesel" Riggs was recovering quickly from back surgery after suffering an injury in his latest fight, and should return to action with Strikeforce in late May, when the organization looks to return to Tacoma, Wash.
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Post #1 3/19/08 10:34:31PM
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Buy the ticket, take the ride
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Haha no way man! I posted the same thing just a few seconds after you! Good find man!
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Post #2 3/19/08 10:37:14PM
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nastshabast
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wow that's pretty dope ***** but i thought Van City banned MMA? Somebody break it down for me.
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Post #3 3/20/08 12:07:35AM
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jae_1833
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No matter how much I like Babalu I can't get excited about this fight. It's an uneven match-up. If you take a good look at his credentials Babalu has only lost to Lambert, Lidell, Randleman, Fedor, Overeem, and Hendo. It's not a good match-up at all!! Whitehead on the other hand is starting to look pretty good! Record is currently 20-5 and on an 11 fight win streak!!! This could be a great fight!!!
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Post #4 3/20/08 12:10:52AM
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AnDeRsonDaSiLvA
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No doubt im going to this event
Last edited 3/20/08 1:08AM by andersondasilva
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Post #5 3/20/08 1:04:38AM
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Posted by nastshabast
wow that's pretty dope ***** but i thought Van City banned MMA? Somebody break it down for me.
as far as i know in Canada, MMA is only banned in ontario.
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Post #6 3/20/08 6:30:16AM
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prozacnation1978
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i would like to see babalu back in the ufc
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Post #7 3/20/08 12:20:52PM
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Learning to Sprawl
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I live near Vancouver and yes, Vancouver city council banned MMA events last September. I don't think this event is gonna happen here.
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Post #8 3/20/08 11:56:29PM
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