The upcoming Strikeforce show slated for August 21 is starting to take shape with one of the headlining fights almost a done deal as light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal will likely make his first title defense against Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante.

The bout is expected to take place on the August card, and both Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker and Feijao's manager Ed Soares sound like the fight is all but accepted.

Speaking with MMAWeekly Radio on Wednesday night, Coker wouldn't confirm the fight, but did say the promotion was hoping to announce something in the next few days.

"It hasn't been confirmed yet, but we'll probably have it confirmed before the weekend," said Coker.

The most likely opponent for Lawal is of course Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, who is fresh off of a win over Antwain Britt in his last fight, and is currently 2-1 for the promotion, while also picking up three wins under the Elite XC banner before moving to Strikeforce.

Ed Soares stopped short of saying the fight was a done deal, but made no secret that if Strikeforce offers Feijao the title shot, they are more than willing to step in.
"That's what we're hoping for. I think Scott's the guy to ask about that. Put it this way, if they offer it to us, we accept," said Soares.

"We accept without a doubt. I think it's a fight that makes sense, I think it's a fight that Strikeforce can promote, I think Feijao has proven he's amongst the top in that division in that organization, and King Mo's a hell of a fighter. It should be a great fight."

King Mo won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title in April with a lopsided decision over former champion Gegard Mousasi. The former Oklahoma State wrestler is still perfect in his MMA career going 7-0, while currently 2-0 in Strikeforce.

The card in August is expected to take place in Houston, but no final announcements have been made about the venue or location at this time.

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