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Exclusive: Lawler nearing extension with... (viewed 332 times)
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ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler could be on the verge of finalizing a contract extension with the promotion.
ProElite.com has also learned that Lawler is expected to be involved on EliteXC's inaugural card on CBS, believed to be taking place in May. A formal announcement from CBS in regard to the date of the first card and the fighters involved is expected to be made on Wednesday.
Lawler, 15-4, has been idle since winning the EliteXC middleweight title from Murilo "Ninja" Rua at EliteXC's "Uprising" event on September 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He had been scheduled to defend his ICON Sport middleweight title against Kala Kolohe Hose in December but the fight was canceled after Lawler reportedly sustained a biceps injury while training for the fight.
It was the third time a match involving Lawler and Hose had been scrapped and when ICON promoters attempted to re-schedule the bout for February only to learn that Lawler would not be ready in time, a decision was made to strip him of the title and allow Hose to fight for the vacant championship against Phil Baroni. The bout was held this weekend and saw Hose claim the title when he recorded a fifth round TKO over Baroni.
Those close to Lawler have indicated that he has made significant recent progress in his recovery from the injury and he is expected to be ready in time for the first EliteXC show on CBS.
In addition to competing for EliteXC and ICON, Lawler also has competed in PRIDE, where he was 1-0, and the UFC, where he holds a career record of 4-3.
ProElite.com has also learned that Lawler is expected to be involved on EliteXC's inaugural card on CBS, believed to be taking place in May. A formal announcement from CBS in regard to the date of the first card and the fighters involved is expected to be made on Wednesday.
Lawler, 15-4, has been idle since winning the EliteXC middleweight title from Murilo "Ninja" Rua at EliteXC's "Uprising" event on September 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He had been scheduled to defend his ICON Sport middleweight title against Kala Kolohe Hose in December but the fight was canceled after Lawler reportedly sustained a biceps injury while training for the fight.
It was the third time a match involving Lawler and Hose had been scrapped and when ICON promoters attempted to re-schedule the bout for February only to learn that Lawler would not be ready in time, a decision was made to strip him of the title and allow Hose to fight for the vacant championship against Phil Baroni. The bout was held this weekend and saw Hose claim the title when he recorded a fifth round TKO over Baroni.
Those close to Lawler have indicated that he has made significant recent progress in his recovery from the injury and he is expected to be ready in time for the first EliteXC show on CBS.
In addition to competing for EliteXC and ICON, Lawler also has competed in PRIDE, where he was 1-0, and the UFC, where he holds a career record of 4-3.
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Sam Caplan
Lead Writer/Editor - ProElite.com