Trevor Prangley Steps in to Fight Robbie Lawler

Strikeforce has found their replacement for Benji Radach to fight Robbie Lawler at Strikeforce: Evolution, its Trevor Prangley.

Sherdog passes along confirmation of the bout though MMA Fanhouse initially reported that Prangley was the leading contender to replace Radach.

Strikeforce also signed Melvin Manhoef this week and it was believed that he could face Lawler too.

Trevor Prangley (22-5) is a UFC, Bodog and Strikeforce veteran though he hasn't fought for Strikeforce since September of 2008.

SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Evolution

Strikeforce: Evolution fight card

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. Trevor Prangley
Antwain Britt vs. Scott Lighty