Comments on: Babalu to fight … Southworth?

By: rolltide

rolltide — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:21:52 +0000

@Hexrei

Yeah I understand Southworth is in the top 5% of the fight world. I also understand that I would get destroyed by Southworth. But, Southworth still sucks and still has a horrible attitude. The guy acted like he won when James Irvin fell out of the cage. He was dancing around cheering like he just accomplished something. I could care less about his record, this has more to do with how I think of him as a person.

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By: HexRei

HexRei — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:05:34 +0000

@rolltide im amazed at some people’s blindness to the reality of the fight world. Southworth is not a garbage opponent. *I* would be a “garbage” opponent for Babalu. Garbage is a 1-10 record. Southworth is good enough to be a champ in a smaller org which probably puts him in the top 2% of pro MMA fighters. I concur that Babalu will roll over him but jesus give the guy a little credit, not everyone can be the best of the best. some have to settle for less.

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By: Calgary MLS

Calgary MLS — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:40:46 +0000

Hopefully he will not get injured or cut. Twice in a month is quite a task.

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By: rolltide

rolltide — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:28:38 +0000

Evan
I’m aware of that. My point was Southworth is garbage. He lost to Hoger and his career highlight is beating Vernon White in a decision. Babalu should roll through him with little effort.

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By: Strikeforce coming to Denver on Oct. 3 :Five Ounces of Pain

Strikeforce coming to Denver on Oct. 3 :Five Ounces of Pain — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:30:28 +0000

[...] other Strikeforce news, our own Gary Herman reported last night that Bobby Southworth will defend his light heavyweight title against Renato “Babalu” [...]

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By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:53:22 +0000

rolltide…he can still easily get a medical suspension regardless of the outcome.

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By: rolltide

rolltide — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:43:54 +0000

I wouldn’t really be worried about this even if Babalu is fighting two times in a month. Even though it seems unlikely. Does anyone think a scrub like southworth would even last 2 rounds with him? I’m not saying Babalu is that great or anything but its southworth people.

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By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:13:05 +0000

If this is lock solid official then I wouldn’t bet a dollar that the Tito fight will happen.

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By: Warcry

Warcry — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:10:38 +0000

I would say a whole lot of pressure to get Tito in the fold. If by chance he loses to Southworth than that fight with Ortiz will be greatly diminished not a good look. Should have taken this fight after that October matchup.

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By: BJJDenver

BJJDenver — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Agreed Nick, nice point.

I also think that to some extent, this may put a little pressure on Affliction to get a deal done with Tito.

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