Filed under: Strikeforce
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal claims that he should be the underdog against Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in his first Strikeforce light-heavyweight championship defense. It is one of the oldest self-motivational ploys in the book; convince yourself you’re underrated with the intention of proving otherwise.
But few are buying what Lawal’s selling. The undefeated 7-0 champ is a massive favorite across the oddsmakers’s universe, and most expect him to walk away with the belt.
Still, it’s a match filled with potential pitfalls for the champ, so what’s his likely path to victory during Saturday’s Strikeforce: Houston show, and what’s Cavalcante’s best chance at the upset?