Muhammed Lawal

"King Mo"

21-10-0

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 0-1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Andrew Kapel · TKO · Nov 8, 2019

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Andrew KapelTKO · R1 1:22

BellatorBellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis·November 8, 2019

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Muhammed Lawal holds a professional MMA record of 21-10-0. Lawal has won 21 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Lawal also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 8, 2019. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, RIZIN, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 79"201 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Jan 11, 1981
Age: 45
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 21-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.19per min

Strikes absorbed5.54per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Muhammed Lawal sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Andrew Kapel
Bellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis· Nov 8, 2019· Catchweight· 21-10 vs 15-6
TKO
R1 · 1:22
LOSS
vs Jiri ProchazkaTitle bout
RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 24-3-1
TKO
R3 · 3:02
LOSS
vs Liam McGeary
Bellator 212: Primus vs Chandler 2· Dec 14, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 13-3
TKO
R3 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Ryan Bader
Bellator 199: Bader vs King Mo· May 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 21-7 vs 25-5
TKO
R1 · 0:15
WIN
vs Quinton Jackson
Bellator 175: Jackson vs Lawal 2· Mar 31, 2017· Heavyweight· 21-6 vs 36-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mirko Filipovic
Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2016· Heavyweight· 20-6 vs 33-11-2
TKO
R2 · 1:41
WIN
vs Satoshi Ishii
Bellator 169: Lawal vs Ishii· Dec 16, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 15-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Phil Davis
Bellator 154: Davis vs Lawal· May 14, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Teodoras Aukstuolis
Rizin Fighting Federation - Iza no Mai· Dec 31, 2015· Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 8-4
UD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jiri Prochazka
Rizin Fighting Federation - Iza no Mai· Dec 31, 2015· Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 16-3-1
KO
R1 · 5:09
WIN
vs Brett McDermott
Rizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no Utake· Dec 29, 2015· Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 5-3
KO
R1 · 9:10
WIN
vs Linton Vassell
Bellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 16-5
UD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cheick Kongo
Bellator 134: British Invasion· Feb 27, 2015· Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 22-10-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joe Vedepo
Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar· Nov 14, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 16-10
TKO
R3 · 0:39
WIN
vs Dustin Jacoby
Bellator MMA: Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 10-4
TKO
R2 · 1:13
LOSS
vs Quinton Jackson
Bellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 34-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mikhail Zayats
Bellator MMA: Bellator 110· Feb 28, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 22-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Emanuel NewtonTitle bout
Bellator MMA: Bellator 106· Nov 1, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 23-7-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jacob Noe
Bellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 11-3
TKO
R3 · 2:51
WIN
vs Seth Petruzelli
Bellator MMA: Bellator 96· Jun 18, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 14-8
TKO
R1 · 1:35
LOSS
vs Emanuel Newton
Bellator MMA: Bellator 90· Feb 20, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 21-7-1
KO
R1 · 2:35
WIN
vs Przemyslaw Mysiala
Bellator MMA: Bellator 86· Jan 23, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 16-8
KO
R1 · 3:52
NC
vs Lorenz Larkin
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 12-0
NC
R2 · 1:32
WIN
vs Roger Gracie
Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 4:33
LOSS
vs Rafael CavalcanteTitle bout
Strikeforce: Houston· Aug 20, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R3 · 1:14
WIN
vs Gegard Mousasi×1Title bout · Title win #1
Strikeforce: Nashville· Apr 16, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 28-3-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Whitehead
Strikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 24-7
TKO
R1 · 3:08
WIN
vs Mark Kerr
M-1: Breakthrough· Aug 28, 2009· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 15-11
TKO
R1 · 0:25
WIN
vs Ryo Kawamura
Sengoku 7· Mar 20, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 9-4-2
UD
WIN
vs Yukiya Naito
Sengoku no Ran 2009· Jan 4, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 15-5-2
TKO
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs Fabio Silva
Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 11-6
TKO
R3 · 0:41
WIN
vs Travis Wiuff
Sengoku 5· Sep 28, 2008· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 55-12
TKO
R1 · 2:11

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1753▼17
Peak: 1835Dec 31, 2015
Rated fights: 31

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Frequently asked questions

When does Muhammed Lawal fight next?

Muhammed Lawal has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Muhammed Lawal's record?

Muhammed Lawal's professional MMA record is 21-10-0.

Who is Muhammed Lawal fighting next?

Muhammed Lawal's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Muhammed Lawal fight last?

Muhammed Lawal most recently fought Andrew Kapel at Bellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis on Friday, November 8, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Muhammed Lawal fight in?

Muhammed Lawal fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Muhammed Lawal have?

Muhammed Lawal has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Muhammed Lawal?

Muhammed Lawal is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Muhammed Lawal weigh?

Muhammed Lawal weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Muhammed Lawal's reach?

Muhammed Lawal has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Muhammed Lawal?

Muhammed Lawal is 45 years old (born Jan 11, 1981).

Where is Muhammed Lawal from?

Muhammed Lawal is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY