Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu was a highly anticipated card that more than exceeded fans' expectations, and established itself as the best of the promotion's efforts to date. The event was highlighted by three spectacular knockouts, including "Hendo" Dan Henderson's first round KO over "Babalu" Renato Sobral in the main event. (Photo courtesy of Dave Mandel and Sherdog)
St. Louis was not only treated to a talent filled evening but to three stunning knockouts via the Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu card. “Hendo” Dan Henderson (26-8), “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (18-6), and “Semtex” Paul Daley (23-10) all walked away with a win by brutal knockout. In the main event, Henderson finished “Babalu” Renato Sobral (33-9) by ground-n-pound with vicious right hands, Lawler landed a heavy right hook and a right diving haymaker that put “The Law” Matt Lindland (22-8) to sleep, and Daley finished with his famous left hook over the fan favorite “Hands of Steel” Scott Smith (16-8). “Bigfoot” Antonio Silva (14-2) also walked away with a TKO win over kickboxer Mike Kyle (14-8) and Ovince St.Preux (9-4) took a Unanimous Decision victory against Benji Radach (19-6). Continue reading »
