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STRIKEFORCE Houston
Quotes: King Mo, Kennedy, Noons, Lashley
Tuesday at Toyota Center in
Houston, STRIKEFORCE formally announced its World Championship
doubleheader for Saturday, Aug. 21, at Toyota Center. In one of the
world title fights, "King Mo'' Lawal will defend against Rafael "Feijao''
Cavalcante. Tim Kennedy and "Jacare'' Souza will collide for the
vacant STRIKEFORCE middleweight crown in the other. Also formally
announced yesterday; KJ Noons will throw down with Jorge Gurgel in
a lightweight encounter and unbeaten heavyweight Bobby Lashley will
be opposed by an opponent to be announced.
The fights will be televised live on SHOWTIMEŽ at 10 p.m. ET/PT
(delayed on the West Coast). The first live, non-televised bout
will start at 5:30 p.m. CT.

 


1--
Tim Kennedy (light suit and tie) poses after the press conference.
2-- KJ Noons strikes a pose.
3 -- Master of ceremonies, Jimmy Lennon Jr., (left) looks on as
Kennedy
and Noons (shown responding to a question) address the media.
4-- The four fighters who will appear on SHOWTIME (left-to-right)
Lashley,
Kennedy, King Mo and Noons pose after the press conference.
5-- King Mo poses with his STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight belt.
6 -- Bobby Lashley poses.
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