Mousasi vs. Sobral at Affliction: Trilogy

With Vitor Belfort reportedly unwilling to fight Gegard Mousasi at a catchweight on the upcoming Affliction: Trilogy card, Affliction was forced to search for a new opponent for the former DREAM middleweight champion.

According to M-1 Global, current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral is expected to take the fight with Mousasi.

Sources close to Mousasi have informed www,M-1Global.com that current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion and former UFC competitor Renato “Babalu” Sobral is expected to finalized as his opponent.

Affliction has yet to issue an official comment regarding the possible Sobral vs. Mousasi showdown. However, both fighters have been advertised for the event and a formal announcement by Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio could be made as soon as Wednesday during a scheduled press conference in New York.

Dr J

Posted: June 1st, 2009 Leave a Comment Categories: Featured, News
In 2003, Craig "Dr J" Jolicoeur began what would eventually become MMA HQ. Over the course of several years and several different websites, MMAHQ.com was established and quickly gained a loyal following. The original and current aim of MMA HQ is to provide up-to-date news and information in the world of mixed martial arts. Today, thousands of people get their MMA fix either directly through MMAHQ.com, or through its news feeds or associate websites every day. Tags: Gegard Mousasi, Renato Sobral

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Mousasi vs. Sobral at Affliction: Trilogy

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