Muhammad Lawal Won’t Change Much For Quinton Jackson Rematch at Bellator 175

Muhammad Lawal spoke with MMAjunkie ahead of his fight with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 175. Some highlights are below:

On how he plans to approach the fight: “I don’t have to change much at all. My skills have improved. I’ve added more to my skill set, and he’s going to see. I’m not going to change much at all. He’s worried about wrestling? Well, Quinton, work that sprawl good. Work that sprawl well. Guess what? I’m going to hump your leg for 15 minutes. How bout that? I’m going to hump your legs for 15 minutes. So work on your sprawls and work on them real hard.”

On his strategy: “I’m just going to get more takedowns – that’s it – just more takedowns. I’m going to take him down over and over again until he loves that ground. That’s all it’s going to be.”

On getting the rematch with Jackson: “It’s a real rivalry. We don’t like each other. He can say most MMA fans want to see him shut my mouth, but if they do they’re going to be disappointed on the 31st. They’re going to be mad, get their feelings hurt. It’s part of the game; hurt feelings are part of the game.”