Gegard Mousasi Comments On Possible Strikeforce “King Mo” Matchup

Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi (28-2-1) is stateside to do some training for the first time on US soil with UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre.

During an interview with Sherdog.com, Mousasi was asked about the possibility of facing Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal for his first title defense. The Strikeforce champ spoke positively about Lawal’s skills in the cage, but feels the “King” doesn’t hold any advantages.

“He’s undefeated. He’s confident, obviously,” said Mousasi of Lawal. “He has also proven himself in wrestling, from what I’ve heard. I think he does his homework. Style-wise he matches up very well for me and I think he feels the same way about my fight style against him.”

Mousasi, who’s lost only twice in his 31-bout career, believes he’d be the favorite over Lawal should they meet.

“Basically, if he wants to take me down, he has to set the takedown with punches. I don’t see that happening,” he said. “In the clinch, I’m much better with inside boxing, with knees, kicks. I’ve never seen him kick, so I see a lot of advantages. His only advantage, basically, is the wrestling and he has good ground-and-pound, but I feel I have the same ground-and-pound, so I don’t see any advantage that he has over me.”

Visit Sherdog.com for Mousasi’s comments on training in the States as part of GSP’s camp.

Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi (28-2-1) is stateside to do some training for the first time on US soil with UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre. During an interview with Sherdog.com, Mousasi was asked about the possibility of facing Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal for his first title defense. The Strikeforce champ spoke positively [...]

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