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Bellator MMA: “King Mo” Lawal Fight Highlights
Bellator 120 Weigh-In Results: “Rampage” Jackson and “King Mo” Lawal set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
“Rampage” Jackson and “King Mo” Lawal both made weight this afternoon in Southaven, Mississippi, clearing the way for Bellator’s first pay-per-view headliner.
Lawal came in at 205.6 pounds for the light-heavyweight tourney final, and Jackson weighed 205.9,… Read More
Daniel Cormier’s Predicting “King Mo” Lawal Will “Put an End” to “Rampage” Jackson’s Career
By FCF Staff
Just days before “Rampage” Jackson will battle “King Mo” Lawal in the Bellator 120 main event, Daniel Cormier has made it abundantly clear who he thinks is going to win.
Cormier, who is a longtime friend with… Read More
Bellator 106: “King Mo” Lawal-Emanuel Newton II Booked, Lawal Says “I’m Going to Destroy This Guy”
By FCF Staff
Just days after Bellator announced that Eddie Alvarez is returning to the organization and will rematch Michael Chandler at its first pay-per-view event, the promotion has confirmed that “King Mo” Lawal will fight Emanuel Newton for… Read More
Bellator 96 Highlights: “King Mo” Lawal KOs Seth Petruzelli
Bellator 96: “King Mo” Lawal KO’s Seth Petruzelli
By FCF Staff
“King Mo” Lawal got back on the winning track tonight in Thackerville, Oklahoma, as the former Strikeforce champ knocked out UFC vet Seth Petruzelli at Bellator 96. The victory comes approximately four months after Lawal was stopped… Read More
Bellator 96 Weigh-In Results: Jacob Noe Over on Intial Attempt, “King Mo” Lawal and Seth Petruzelli Set
By FCF Staff
Bellator will kick off its “Summer Series” event tomorrow in Thackerville, Oklahoma, and several of the scheduled competitors missed weight on their initial attempts this afternoon.
One of the fighter’s who missed their mark… Read More
Bellator: Michael Chandler Fighting Dave Jansen June 19th, “King Mo” Lawal to Battle Seth Petruzelli
By FCF Staff
Several of Bellator’s biggest names will be competing at its June 19th event in Thacherville, Oklahoma, including Michael Chandler, “King Mo” Lawal, Seth Petruzelli and Renato Sobral.
Chandler (11-0) will be looking to defend his… Read More
“King Mo” Lawal On MMA Culture: “It’s A Bunch Of Sheep – No Leaders, Bunch Of Followers, Bunch Of Groupies”
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Light heavyweight superstar “King Mo” Lawal talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about his new dual deal with Bellator Fighting Championships and TNA Wrestling as well as his… Read More
Bellator, TNA Wrestling To Announce Signing Of “King Mo” Lawal Today
By FCF Staff
Bellator Fighting Championships and TNA Wrestling will announce the signing of former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion “King Mo” Lawal (8-1) today to their respective promotions during a media teleconference today at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m PT.… Read More
Quote Of The Day: “King Mo” Lawal Calls Out Referee Kim Winslow
By FCF Staff
Following his second round KO of previously unbeaten Lorenz Larkin, Strikeforce light heavyweight superstar “King Mo” Lawal addressed a number of topics during the post-fight press conference, namely his ongoing feud with UFC light… Read More
“King Mo” Lawal Talks Upcoming Fight With Roger Gracie, Strikeforce And Being “The Archie Bunker” of MMA
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Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion “King Mo” Lawal (7-1) talks with FCF about his upcoming fight with Roger Gracie on Sat., Sept. 10, live on Showtime. The bout will mark… Read More
Report: “King Mo” Lawal to Compete in Summer Bellator Tourney
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce champion “King Mo” Lawal will reportedly compete in Bellator’s abbreviated, light-heavyweight tournament this summer. The decorated wrestler will compete for the first time since he was knocked out by Emanuel Newton, in the semi-finals… Read More
Emanuel Newton On Win Over “King Mo” Lawal: “In Boxing, You Don’t Have to Worry About Spinning Backfists But In MMA You Do”
“Not Looking Past” Bellator Finals Opponent Mikhail Zayats
By Kelsey Mowatt
For several years, the name Emanuel Newton been a familiar one with MMA insiders and hardcore fans, thanks to several notable wins and… Read More
Bellator 90: Shabulat Shamhalaev Takes Out Rad Martinez, Emanuel Newton Dethrones “King Mo” Lawal With Highlight Reel KO
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s latest card in Salt Lake City, Utah, tonight featured several memorable stoppage wins, as all of five of the event’s tournament bouts ended by TKO, KO or submission.
In the featherweight tourney finale, feared striker Shahbulat… Read More
Bellator’s “King Mo” Lawal on February 21st Bout With Emanuel Newton: “I’m Looking to Smash This Dude”
Rad Martinez vs. Shabulat Shamhalaev Also Confirmed For Utah Event
By FCF Staff
After making the most of his Bellator debut, by stopping Przemyslaw Mysiala last Thursday, “King Mo” Lawal will face Emanuel Newton in the light-heavyweight tournament semifinals on… Read More
Bellator 86: Ben Askren Batters Karl Amoussou, “King Mo” Lawal Delivers in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren recorded one of the more impressive victories in his career tonight, at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, by battering challenger Karl Amoussou en route to a stoppage win.
Other than… Read More
Bellator’s Emanuel Newton Expecting to Fight “King Mo” Lawal Next, But “Anything Can Happen…It’s Like Any Given Sunday, But For Us It’s Any Given Thursday”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While many throughout the MMA world will be tuning into tonight’s Bellator card to catch the promotional debut of “King Mo” Lawal, one of the most interested viewers will certainly be Emanuel Newton. After scoring a submission… Read More