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Muhammed Lawal

Nickname King Mo Birthdate 1/11/1981
Height / Weight 6'0" - 205 Place of Birth Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Muhammed Lawal defeats Lorenz Larkin by TKO (referee stoppage) at of 1:32 of round 2

An American freestyle wrestler who nearly represented America at the 2008 Beijing Games, "King Mo" Lawal has gained notoriety as one of the sport's brightest and most flamboyant young stars since making the transition to MMA in 2008. After beginning his career in Japan's Sengoku org, Lawal made his way to Strikeforce, where he defeated Gegard Mousasi to capture the promotion's light-heavyweight title in April 2010. He would lose the title and claim his first loss as a mixed martial artist four months later in a bout with Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante.

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Heavyweight tourney openers added to six-bout main card for Bellator's summer series kickoff

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

Bellator will open their summer series with a six-fight main card, including the addition of a heavyweight tournament opening round.

Oh Bellator: King Mo defends, Paul Daley delays and Leonard Garcia says 'no thanks'

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

In the midst of a very ugly breakup with Eddie Alvarez, long the promotion's biggest star, the statements and actions of three fighters say a lot about where Bellator stands in the MMA world today.

Bloody Elbow's Bellator Rankings - May 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Take a look at how the Bloody Elbow staff ranked fighters in each of Bellator's eight divisions.

Pic: Bellator 96 full poster for ‘Chandler vs. Jansen' on June 19 in Oklahoma

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

In addition to the 155-pound championship main event of Michael Chandler vs. Dave Jansen, the Bellator 96 full poster also includes familiar names such as Muhammed Lawal, Seth Petruzelli, Renato Sobral and War Machine.

One year after much-heralded deal, King Mo Lawal quietly has first U.S. pro wrestling match

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Almost a year ago, Spike, Bellator and TNA, a pro wrestling company, made the announcement that King Mo Lawal had signed to be a part of both companies. Since that time, Lawal has gained a healthy respect for wrestlers, before debuting Wednesday..

Bellator returns June 19 with Chandler vs. Jansen, King Mo and Babalu

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on May 1, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Michael Chandler will defend his lightweight title to Dave Jansen while 'King Mo' and 'Babalu' look to rebound in Bellator's four-man, light-heavyweight summer tournament.

Michael Chandler vs. Dave Jansen title fight, King Mo's return top Bellator's June 19 show

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2013 12:35 PM EDT

Along with a lightweight championship match, King Mo returns as Bellator begins its 2013 summer series.

Bellator books June 19 summer series start with King Mo, reality show to debut next night

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2013 1:54 PM EDT

The Bellator summer series starts on June 19, and the next night, the promotion's new reality show is expected to debut.

UFC on FOX 7 results: 35 post-event facts about ‘Henderson vs. Melendez'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 35 good facts. With UFC on FOX 7 in the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with npost-event facts about the "Henderson v. Melendez" event that took place April 20, 2013.

Vladimir Matyushenko inks deal with Bellator, but won't debut in four-man tournament

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 18, 2013 12:38 PM EDT

Longtime UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new home, but he won't be competing in the upcoming summer series mini-tournament.

UFC on FOX 7 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Henderson vs Melendez' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 "Prelims" predictions, preview of top four (of eight) under card fights on Facebook/FX: Elkins vs Mendes, Benavidez vs Uyenoyama, Carmont vs Larkin and Jury vs Nijem at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

UFC on FOX 7 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Henderson vs Melendez' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 "Prelims" predictions, preview of first four (of eight) under card fights on Facebook/FX: Masvidal vs Means, Romero vs Starks, Bowling vs Njokuani and Dillashaw vs Viana at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

The Ultimate Fighter 17 Hack-It List: What does the future hold for the UFC bound Contestants?

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on Apr 14, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

For some members of The Ultimate Fighter 17 cast, the reality show was merely the beginning. For others, a brief journey into the spotlight. How long, and for whom?

Bellator MMA 'Spikes' in ratings, goes to 4-man tourneys for next season; summer return for King Mo

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Apr 11, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Expanding on their successful initial run on Spike TV, Bellator MMA will switch from 8-man to 4-man tournaments for the upcoming "Summer Series 2013" season, which will also feature the return of prized light-heavyweight "King Mo."

Spike's Kevin Kay lays out vision for Bellator's future growth

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 11, 2013 3:35 PM EDT

Spike TV President Kevin Kay looks back on Bellator's first season on Spike and is pleased with much of the results. Yet the television executive acknowledges there's more work to be done by both parties to push the partnership where it needs to be.

'King Mo' Lawal set to return to Bellator MMA tournament action in Summer 2013

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 11:15 PM EDT

"King Mo" Muhammed Lawal -- Bellator's most popular light heavyweight fighter -- is set to make his mixed martial arts (MMA) return this summer as part of the promotion's four-man bracket in its upcoming 205-pound tournament.

'King' Mo Lawal to return to Bellator for organization's Summer Series

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 9:35 PM EDT

'King' Mo Lawal got off to a rocky start, but the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ will have a chance to redeem himself when he returns to the Bellator cage as part of their 205 pound tournament in their Summer Series.

Bellator announces four-man tournaments for upcoming summer series

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 6:26 PM EDT

In an attempt to keep champions more active, Bellator will hold quicker tournaments that will produce title challengers.

Report: Nate Diaz manager now Mike Kogan, not Cesar Gracie

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 9, 2013 11:03 PM EDT

UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz still trains under Cesar Gracie; however, he has found a new mixed martial arts (MMA) manager, Mike Kogan, ahead of his UFC on FOX 7 clash with Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013.

History in the making: Cat Zingano wins her Invicta debut by submitting 'Rocky' Pennington

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 7, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Not many fans knew who Cat Zingano was when she first stepped foot inside the cage against Raquel Pennington. That would all change following Invicta FC 3, which went down on October 6, 2012 in Kansas City.

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