‘King Mo’ vs. Roger Gracie & Coenen vs. Tate official for Strikeforce 7/30 in Chicago

Undefeated ADCC and BJJ world champion Roger Gracie will face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed King Mo Lawal at Strikeforce: Fedor vs, Henderson on July 30 in Chicago.

Lawal will return for the first time in nearly a year, since losing his light heavyweight title in his first defense against Rafael ‘Jacare’ Cavalcante, the first loss of his career.Gracie is coming off a submission win over former UFC champion Kevin Randleman.

Women’s welterweight champion Marloes Coenen will defend her title against Miesha Tate at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. Coenen fights for the first time since a come from behind defeat of Liz Carmouche at Strikeforce’s March event in Columbus, Ohio.

Strikeforce on July 30 will also feature a a mega match-up pitting legendary Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko against on Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson. Bout will be at a catchweight.