Melvin Manhoef joins Strikeforce, may be fighting Robbie Lawler
by Zak Woods on Dec 2, 2009 11:28 AM EST
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MMA Fanhouse is reporting that K-1 and MMA veteran, Melvin Manhoef (23-6-1), has signed with Strikeforce.
With Benji Radach unable to fight Robbie Lawler at Strikeforce: Evolution Manhoef may be step in to replace Radach.
The Dutch fighter is also being considered as an opponent for Robbie Lawler on the upcoming Dec. 19 "Evolution" card in San Jose, Calif., but a prior fight commitment overseas may preclude him from taking the fight on short notice. FanHouse has learned that he is the organization's top choice to face Lawler, but as of Wednesday morning, no decision has been made. As reported yesterday, veteran Trevor Prangley is still in the mix to face Lawler.
Rumored Evolution fght card after the jump.
SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Evolution
Champ Josh Thomson vs. interim champ Gilbert Melendez (lightweight title-unification bout)
Cung Le vs. Scott Smith
Matt Lindland vs. Ronald "Jacare" Souza
Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal vs. Mike Whitehead
Robbie Lawler vs. Melvin Manhoef
Antwain Britt vs. Scott Lighty
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Trevor Wholey?
Totally down for Melvin vs. Lawler.
But honestly down for Prangley as well, just not excited.
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