The Bellator MMA promotion will return to action on June 19 with their summer four man tournament to set off the second season on Spike TV. The main event will feature Bellator MMA lightweight champion Michael Chandler defending his title against tournament winner Dave Jansen. Read More »
Tag Archives: King Mo Lawal
Feed SubscriptionKing Mo denies ‘fighting cocky’ led to knockout loss against Newton
We heard from King Mo's boxing coach Jeff Mayweather yesterday in an interview. Now we've got a quote from Mo about what happened from his perspective at Bellator 90 last week where he suffered a first round knockout loss to Emanuel Newton, and how he plans to deal with it and make adjustments moving forward. Read More »
Emanuel Newton knocks out ‘King Mo’ Lawal *Video*
The Bellator 90 event that took place on Thursday night was full of action and exciting knockouts. However, the biggest news coming out of the event was "King Mo" Lawal's knockout loss to Emanuel Newton. Lawal was the tournament favorite but overconfidence and a huge spinning backfist broke Lawal down like a sack of rocks. Read More »
Bellator $100K Welterweight Tournament Semifinals set for Utah on Feb. 21
The Bellator MMA Welterweight Tournament is set for Feb. 21 in Utah’s Maverik Center live on Spike TV. Bryan Baker will replace an injured Brent Weedman in the tournament and face off against Douglas Lima. Ben Saunders will take on Raul Amaya for a spot in the welterweight tournament finals. Read More »
Bellator 86 recap: Askren and Lawal win impressively
We recap the Bellator 86 event that featured Ben Askren taking out Karl Amoussou in the main event, and the impressive Bellator MMA debut of King Mo Lawal. Read More »
Bellator’s Spike TV debut off to good ratings start
The Bellator 85 event which was the first LIVE Bellator event broadcast at their new home on Spike TV got off to a good start. The show averaged 938,000 viewers for the two hour event and peaked with a high of 1.2 million viewers. Read More »
Julie Kedzie, King Mo Lawal, and Liz Carmouche preview Invicta FC 4
Invicta FC announcers Julie Kedzie and King Mo Lawal breakdown preview the Invicta FC 4 card with UFC bantamweight fighter Liz Carmouche. Read More »
Bellator: Rad Martinez to take on Shahbulat Shamhalaev on February 21
The Bellator MMA Featherweight Tournament Finals will conclude on February 21 when Rad Martinez takes on Shahbulat Shamhalaev at the Maverick Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Invicta FC to stream ‘Baszler vs. McMann’ event FREE on Saturday
Invicta Fighting Championships will stream its much-anticipated Baszler vs. McMann, 14-fight women’s professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, live in its entirety and free of charge to a worldwide audience on the promotion’s website, InvictaFC.com, from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan. on Saturday, July 28. Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Mark Munoz, Michael Bisping, and King Mo Lawal on “Inside MMA” tonight on HDNet
Live TONIGHT on "Inside MMA" Mark Munoz and Michael Bisping will talk about UFC on Fox 2...will Munoz have some tips for Bisping on how to beat Chael Sonnen? Also, Mike Pierce will discuss preparation for his upcoming bout against against Josh Koscheck at UFC 143 on Saturday, February 4. Plus, Mo Lawal will call in to discuss his recent drug test results with Kenny and Bas - what will he have to say about failing that test? Read More »
The weekly best of Pro MMA Now
Kelvin Hunt highlights some of the best posts and top articles from the Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) staff this week. We know people are busy, so here are a few things you may have overlooked. Read More »
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine press conference (Video)
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker along with Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold, Keith Jardine, King Mo Lawal, and others gathered for the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More »
Strikeforce comes to Hard Rock on Jan. 7th with Rockhold vs. Jardine middleweight title fight
STRIKEFORCE® announced today that it will host an exciting middleweight championship bout in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday, Jan. 7, when champion Luke Rockhold battles UFC® veteran Keith Jardine in the night’s main event, live from The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Read More »
Strikeforce preview: Breaking down King Mo Lawal vs. Roger Gracie
Kelvin Hunt breaks down the light heavyweight bout that will take place between King Mo Lawal and Roger Gracie at the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov event in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read More »
Four questions heading into Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Kelvin Hunt asks four questions before heading into the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinals event which will be headlined by Josh Barnett taking on Sergei Kharitonov in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read More »
Strikeforce Preview: Dan Henderson looks to become a champion again by taking out Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante
Kelvin Hunt previews the Strikeforce main event between Dan Henderson and Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante. Read More »
Gegard Mousasi eyes fight with Satoshi Ishii for linear Super Hulk Title
Gegard Mousasi said his next fight could come against Judo Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii. Maybe he's hoping to win the Super Hulk linear title. Read More »
MMA Live: 6-10-10
Chuck Liddell joins the show from Vancouver, as he readies for a return at UFC 115. Strikeforce light heavyweight champion King Mo Lawal makes his Bristol debut, and middleweight Robbie Lawler checks in prior to his Strikeforce scrap with Babalu. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Nashville” recap: Shields retains title, Melendez dominates Aoki, and “King Mo” claims the Light Heavyweight crown
Nashville, Tenn. – There were no secrets coming into the main event of tonight’s “Strikeforce: Nashville” card, that champion Jake Shields would look to take the fight to the ground and display his worldclass ground skills. Dan Henderson also never ... Read More »
“Strikeforce: Nashville” live results and play-by-play
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ProMMAnow.com is live and on the scene from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., for tonight’s epic “Strikeforce: Nashville” show. The event airs live on CBS at 9 p.m. ET with the main event of Jake Shields ... Read More »