Strikeforce boss: Smith-Daley, Lawler-Lindland also have title implications

In addition to the night’s headliner, two other bouts from next week’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” event could propel the winner to a title shot.

The Dec. 4 show, which airs on Showtime from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, features a likel…

In addition to the night’s headliner, two other bouts from next week’s “Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu” event could propel the winner to a title shot.

The Dec. 4 show, which airs on Showtime from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, features a likely No. 1 contender’s bout between middleweights Dan Henderson and Renato “Babalu” Sobral.

But Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said welterweights Paul Daley vs. Scott Smith and middleweights Matt Lindland vs. Robbie also could have title implications.