Just curious, too early from what?

Has he fought since Lyoto?

Back surgery

I could see Tito/Southworth or Tito/F Shamrock for Tito Babalu…surprised however (despite my excitment) that Fejao is getting a title shot already

before Tito/Babalu ^^

Hell yeah this is a much better fight for definate. Feijao is a beast and Babalu is gonna have to come in with his extra tough suit for this or it could be a big upset in a lot of peoples eyes (not mine though as I think Feijao is gonna a huge force at LHW). Gotta give the experience edge obviously to Babalu though as he has had some wars over the years.

Woooo…can’t wait for this one.

By the way a little off topic but being the self confessed Fedor hugger that I am I thought I would share this HL for all those that haven’t seen it yet…..for me, hands down the best HL EVER!!! It captures the essence of the man perfectly.

http://vimeo.com/3059348

How do you know about Feijao? :)

@ Mexi ^

I looked up a video of one of his fights in Elite, I think it was against Galbraith, after I read about him on a post on here or somewhere else. Cant remember where it was exactly.

WOW, I was really looking forward to seeing Feijao back in action. If I had to hand pick his next opponent that is obviously not in the UFC, it would be Babalu. This is just a GREAT matchup and I am SUPER excited for it. WOWOWOWOWOWsers!

Of course experience edge goes to Babalu, but the explosiveness edge for Feijao will be an just as equal of a factor. Babalu does have great BJJ, but most people forget that he has a very solid wrestling background (competed at the national level). Feijao is going to want to keep this fight standing and try to KO Babalu. The biggest factor in this fight may just be Babalu’s wrestling vs Feijao’s takedown defense. Even if the fight goes to the ground, I believe that Feijao has good enough BJJ skills to avoid the submission. This is for sure a fight that I wil be betting on, and Feijao will open as the underdog. I must remember to check BoDog every single day so I can catch it the moment the odds come out because they have been having some out of whack lines when they first come out. (Griffin was -350, Kampmann opened at +145, Bisping opened at +300 against Hendo)

Ca$z, good find.

BNF, I know you were trying to trap me because of my Elite boycott. Come on, son!!! LOL

Mexi you can feel proud that you had a little part in there demise. And now you can watch him fight for Strikeforce, even Dana approves! :)

Did you guys see that Dana is on the MSN front page today regarding his “profanity laced and anti-gay slurs” he made to that female reporter. Apparently he made said comments in his blog for last nights fights!! I’ve been away for a couple days and missed what happened. They are painting Dana in a more negative light than a lot of us have ever done. This is why the blog was pulled from all websites.

I’m going to watch Strikeforce.
I still get death threats from the Shaw’s and Kimbo.

McArthur: GOOD!!! Its about time that idiot, grow up, show some class, and act like a professional. He wants to talk about the importance of fighters conducting themselves in a way that doesnt hinder the growth of the sport, but look at how he acts…Even Junie Browining is more articulate than Dana….does Dana think cursing, makes him sound cool….Every other word out of my mouth is a curse word, but you better believe that if I were running a billion $ company, I wouldnt be running around cursing, and acting a fool!

AS for this match up. I am a big fan of both fighters. Dont know who to root for but I know I will be betting on Fejao, because he will be a decent enough underdog. I adore Babz, but Fejao is the future….just so happens I think the Future stars June 6th. Fejao will make a statement. Its his official coming out party.

To me, this is one of the match ups that I am most excited about so far in 2009! Man I like the way strikeforce operates.

ca$z you wheren’t kidding that probally was the best fedor hl video ever.

My boy Feijao is gonna run a train on Babalu. Like me and john have been saying for a while if this fight was happens, it will be his breakout fight. He will win this everywhere.

NNR: Ya Damn Right Buddy!

lol pwnd!

McArthur, this is what the rep from Team Quest said:

“It’s a big fight and it’s a tough guy,” said Sims. “Thierry’s really looking to re-build his career, so I’m not sure that’s a fight we really want to take at this point,” said Sims

hmmm…weak sauce if you ask me…they are claiming the glass is half empty as opposed to half full…assuming you will lose is admitting defeat before the fight begins!

BNF, who you like in the Babalu/Fejao??? Maybe we can agree for the 1st time.

yeah, I heard the same thing as BNF…That fight wont happen because basically Soko cant afford another loss in a row. Yeah its weak, but hopefully they get MOussasi a tougher opponent.

Down the line, i would like to see mOussasi would Tito’s ASS!

McArthur, I really like both fighters and it is hard to call, but I think Feijao is the future. He is a killer with tons of potential who trains with the best. Feijao by TKO!

Soko is doing the right thing!. time is on his side so i say slow down and let him get back on track..
I hope Babalu wins and fights Tito for the title, that’d be great for me as a fan and for Strikeforce!..

I think Babalu will lose here. I’m a big fan of Babalu, and I LOVED the Anaconda he put on Soko. I actually predicted that. Crazy. But I think Raf will overwhelm him. I hope Babalu wins though, but I predict him to lose. No bets for me…

Also, Mousasi would wreck ANY LHW outside the UFC. I want to see him face Lil Nog!

i agree rob, i thought he was crazy for fighting babalu, yeah he had a chance but really didn’t need another loss.he is young and needs to fight more often with a lower level till he builds up some wins,confidence, and cardio.