UPDATE: Southworth Out Of Title Fight

Earlier this month we reported that Bobby Southworth would be defending his Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title against Renato "Babalu"Sobral. (See original story here http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/08/bobby-southworth-to-defend-title.html)

Bobby Southworth has announced that he has sustained an injury during training and has pulled out of the bout. He will be replaced by Anthony Ruiz in a non-title bout.

Ruiz holds a record of 23-11, and will face Sobral on September 20th at Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion 2.

Opponent Named For Josh Thomson

Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson has been rumored for Strikeforce's September card for the last few weeks, but no opponent had been named.

We have now learned that Thomson will face Ashe Bowman, a former WEC and Ken Shamrock Productions fighter. He holds a pro record of 6-4 and is a member of Ken Shamrock's Lion's Den.

This fight will be the main event at the Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion 2 event on September 20th. The fight will be a three round fight and will not be a title fight.

Terry Martin To Fight Cory Devela At Strikeforce Event

Former UFC Middleweight Te rry Martin has recently been signed by Strikeforce, and is expected to compete at Strikeforce At The Playboy Mansion 2 in September.

His opponent will be Cory Devela, a middleweight who defeated Joe Riggs at a Strikeforce event earlier this year, after Riggs submitted due to a back injury.

The event takes place September 20th, and features fights between Bobby Southworth and Renato Sobral for the Light Heavyweight title (currently held by Southworth) and Josh Thomson versus an unnamed opponent.

Bobby Southworth To Defend Title

Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth will defend his title on September 20th.

The bout will take place at Strikeforce At The Playboy Mansion 2, and Southworth's opponent will be former UFC light heavyweight fighter Renato "Babalu" Sobral.

Other fighters have been added to the card including Josh Thomson and Billy Evangelista. No opponent has been named for either fighter.

First Match Announced For Strikeforce At The Playboy Mansion 2

Strikeforce have announced their first match for the "Strikeforce At The Playboy Mansion 2" event in September.

Welterwight fighters Joe Riggs and Kazuo Misaki will face each other at the event, held on September 20th.

Riggs will be looking for his fifth win in six fights. He is reported to be excited to be back fighting for Strikeforce after his health kept him out of the organisation for a while due to licensing restrictions.



Misaki is a former Pride and Pancrase fighter, and is looking for an exciting foght with Riggs, due to both fighters having an aggressive, explosive style.

Strikeforce Announce Playboy Mansion Card

Rumors have been spread these past few months about Strikeforce holding a second event at the Playboy Mansion, and today that rumor has been confirmed.

The event, entitled "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion 2" will take place on September 20th. No other details have been announced for the event, although it is rumored that Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson may headline the card.

We will bring you more updates on this event as we hear them.