Trevor Prangley Injured, Robbie Lawler Awaits New Opponent: "A Strikeforce rep said that a new...

Trevor Prangley Injured, Robbie Lawler Awaits New Opponent:

"A Strikeforce rep said that a new opponent is being sought to face Lawler, but has not been locked down yet."

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how shitty would it be if this card became cursed?

by Matthew Roth on Dec 15, 2009 8:47 AM EST reply actions

I bet Cung Le will step up! It would be a step down in competition from the awesome Scott Smith, but still..

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by BlueberryMuffin on Dec 15, 2009 8:53 AM EST reply actions

On a more serious note: Wonder if Nick Diaz could get his system flushed???

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by BlueberryMuffin on Dec 15, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions

They should get Joe Riggs. He’s in shape having fought twice in the past week and a half and is under contract already.

by scrambledeggs on Dec 15, 2009 9:06 AM EST reply actions

Gonna be hard to find someone on a week’s notice. Melvin manhoef or tim Kennedy if possible. Or Tyrone woodley.

"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye

by mburtoni on Dec 15, 2009 9:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Woodley is a welterweight

and although he’s making waves, he’s not ready for Lawler yet.

Kennedy would be a great option if he can be ready on such short notice.

by Scott Haber on Dec 15, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions

Woodley may not be “ready” for him yet, but imagine what it would do for this kid’s career if he fought Lawler at a catchweght and was able to beat him? If he loses, it doesn’t matter, he was fighting outside his weight class against a former MW champ. No downside for him. And someone needs to step up. I doubt and big name MW’s are gonna step up and fight Lawler on 1 week’s notice.

"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye

by mburtoni on Dec 15, 2009 10:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Cancel it…save Lawler for the January card and move Antwain Britt/Scott Lighty to the main card. Why waste one of your “stars” on a last minute replacement?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 15, 2009 9:50 AM EST reply actions

I second this motion

Was going to recommend the same thing.

by John Nash on Dec 15, 2009 12:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

He hasn’t fought in 6 months. He probably wants to get paid before Christmas.

"My diet is like Atkins, but with the carbs." - BJ Penn

by Tim Burke on Dec 15, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

From: Mike Chiappetta on the UG

It’s my understanding they have to keep him on the card per his contract. If not, they’d have to pay him even though he’s not fighting.

by Nick Thomas on Dec 15, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

This fight was on UFC 108?

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Dec 15, 2009 9:59 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

BRING ON MANHOEF!!!!!!!!

by IRodC on Dec 15, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

Yes please

Manhoef/ Lawler would be SO sick.

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by ElliotMatheny on Dec 15, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions

Prangely looks a lot like Josh Barnett

"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye

by mburtoni on Dec 15, 2009 10:06 AM EST via mobile reply actions

An injury free Evangelista Santos?

by Nick Thomas on Dec 15, 2009 11:00 AM EST reply actions

He just fought in Brazil a few days ago didn’t he?

"My diet is like Atkins, but with the carbs." - BJ Penn

by Tim Burke on Dec 15, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Excellent idea. Cyborg vs Lawler would be GREAT!

by MMASuPreMaCy on Dec 15, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

I did hear Manhoef’s name being mentioned, though I don’t know if this would have enough behind it to keep him from the NYE event.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Dec 15, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

for a second there

i thought that was Josh Barnett

by pop_gun_war on Dec 15, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Imagine preparing to fight Prangley, and less than a week before the fight your opponent is changed to Manhoef. Robbie’s going to be having nightmares.

by MrJobro on Dec 15, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions