Strikeforce: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal Likely to Face Roger Gracie or Ovince St. Preux Next

Mo held his own standing against Mousasi and has great MMA boxing. OSP doesn't. Mo would flatten either of these dudes at 100%.

When Mousasi was tired and worrying about the takedown. Mo throws power shots and is a bit wild, OSP has shown better technique in his punches from what I remember and not only actually uses kicks, but very well.

Mo has footwork and body movement well beyond his typical expected development due to being a boxing fan who already understands fundamentals. I believe he's been training in boxing on some level for many years. He is a very intelligent and cerebral fighter who focuses on improving technique. If Mo is like a JJ than OSP is a Phil Davis. Elite champion level fighter to an up and comer. Same principle, scaled back to Strikeforce level(though I think Mo would be in title contention immediately in the UFC)

LA I am thinking you're underrating Mo as a fighter badly here. He's got the goods partner.

I'm thinking the opposite

Never been as high on Mo as some, and his best asset is obvious, but pedigree in MMA doesn't always mean better MMA wrestler. We've also barely seen Mo in MMA, only so much you can pick up. And the best I've seen his striking look was against Cavalcante before he got finished, actually opened me up to Cavalcante leaving himself open to the overhand right which Hendo then used to finish him.

OSP gasses way too early for my test. That uppercut he throws from like 2 feet away that he's rocked like 3 dudes in a row with is pretty wicked though

re Mo vs OSP standing:

I don't know if I can clearly give either guy an adv. As a straight boxer Mo does have skills. OSP has an interesting varied attack. And good length. But OSP has not shown huge power. and thus even if Mo finds himself having difficulty in that dept, I think he will still have time to break out the bread and butter.

King Mo has been training hard with Floyd Mayweather Sr so I'm sure his stand up will get even better.