"King Mo" Lawal’s first title defense official for Strikeforce’s Aug. 21 show in Houston

As expected Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will make his first title defense in August.

Strikeforce executives officially announced the show and his participation – though no opponent was named – during Saturday’s bro…

As expected Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will make his first title defense in August.

Strikeforce executives officially announced the show and his participation – though no opponent was named – during Saturday’s broadcast of “Fedor vs. Werdum.”

The event takes place Aug. 21 and airs on Showtime.