Bobby Lashley vs. Chad Griggs Fight Prediction – Strikeforce Houston

BOBBY LASHLEY vs. CHAD GRIGGS

Fight Overview:  Former pro wrestler Bobby Lashley gets yet another build-up fight before he is thrown into the deep end of Strikeforce’s heavyweight division, this time against powerful puncher Chad Griggs.  Griggs is clearly being used as a stepping stone for Lashley, but is his punching power enough for him to play spoiler?

Griggs’ Strengths:  He is very large and strong and has a huge amount of knockout power.

Griggs’ Weaknesses:  He has never really fought anyone and doesn’t have anything close to a complete fight game.

Lashley’s Strengths:  He is very big, has solid cardio, and very effective takedowns and top control.

Lashley’s Weaknesses:  His chin, and his stand-up game in general, have never been tested.

The Verdict:  This is a foregone conclusion.  The best way to build up a wrestler is to feed them guys with some highlight reel striking footage and no ground game to speak of, and that is exactly what this fight is.  Lashley will take Griggs down whenever he wants and mangle him for a stoppage.

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