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After venting his frustrations with the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this week, and being subsequently released by ZUFFA for his poor choice in words while doing so, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal is expressing remorse.Lawal was put in the hot seat after testing positive for banned substances following his victory over Lorenz Larkin in January. Despite accepting the result of the test, "King Mo" has denied any intent to illegally gain an edge over his opponent.With that in mind, the former

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight Muhammed Lawal still has a ways to go before stepping foot in the ring again let alone a cage owned by Zuffa. However, the recently released Lawal has at least taken the first step towards redemption by showing accountability for the actions leading to his newfound free agency. Lawal recently went on a Comcast SportsNet Bay Area program to apologize for labeling NSAC official Pat Lundvall a “racist bitch” on Twitter after she questioned his ability to speak/read English during a hearing to review the 31-year old’s licensing status. A Detailed Look at Lawal’s Suspension/Release “The thing is, when it comes down to it, I’m gonna be real, I was out of line for calling the woman the b-word,” admitted Lawal. “I was wrong for that. I was kinda mad by the comments, I was offended by the comments made towards me and I was outta line. I was too emotional. But, you know, I apologize for that. With that being said, I still feel that I was offended, but I’m in the wrong for what I said.” Lundvall’s remarks were in response to Lawal omitting information relating to his health on a NSAC form he filled out prior to a January fight with Lorenz Larkin. After the bout it was revealed Lawal had an injured knee entering the contest. The former champion is currently suspended for nine months after testing positive for steroid use relating to the same match-up. Lawal has explained the banned substance in his body related to an over-the-counter supplement he’d purchased that has since been pulled off shelves for obvious reasons. PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE Tweet

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Muhammed Lawal has had one hell of a year. Some of that's been thanks to bad luck but he's also brought some of his misfortunes upon himself. Such was the case recently when he called a Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) chairperson a "racist bitch" because she asked him a question he found offensive. The ruling to come down from that infamous hearing was a $39,000 fine, a nine month suspension and his win over Lorenz Larkin getting overturned. The real kicker, though, came when he tweeted his displeasure with the aforementioned insult. Shortly after doing so, he was unceremoniously released from his Zuffa contract. The first step in his rehabilitation process comes in how he handles himself now and he's doing the right thing here by issuing an apology in an interview with CSN California: "I was out of line for calling the woman the 'B' word and I was wrong for that. I was kind of mad about the comments, I was offended by the comments made towards me and I was out of line. I was too emotional. I apologize for that. With that being said, I still feel that I was offended, but I'm in the wrong for what I said." Hear more from "King Mo" after the jump, including an update on his health status and what he's got planned now that his life has turned upside down. Hint: He'll bounce back. Lawal apology.

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"King" Mo Lawal was cut from Strikeforce yesterday. He received a suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission for testing positive for a banned substance after his January win over Lorenz Larkin. Shortly after his hearing with the NAC, Lawal called … Continue reading →

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had a rough Tuesday after first being handed his punishment by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his positive steroid test following a win over Lorenz Larkin earlier this year and then being cut by Strikeforce based on some inflammatory follow-up comments the 31-year old made on Twitter regarding a NSAC official. Along with having the victory changed to a No Contest, Lawal was dealt a nine-month suspension and fined 30 percent of his salary for competing and his entire win bonus of $15,000 for a grand total of thirty-nine grand. Lawal tested positive for an over-the-counter supplement he purchased at a nutrition/fitness store. However, the NSAC did not feel like that was a good enough reason to let Lawal slide, informing him he needed to be more careful of what he puts in his body. While the suspension will run out in September, it remains unknown when Lawal will be anywhere near healthy enough to return to training and active competition inside the cage. He was likely set to compete for the vacant divisional title prior to the situation, but that will not happen anytime soon, especially in light of his sudden release. After one of the NSAC members asked him if he understood English after failing to disclose his full medical condition on a pre-fight questionnaire which prompted Lawal to call her a “racist bitch” on Twitter. Clearly the reaction struck a chord with his employers at Zuffa who severed professional ties with him shortly thereafter (as confirmed by MMAJunkie). Currently, Lawal is battling his way back from a nasty staph infection nearly taking his leg and ultimately life. Lawal has been in and out of the hospital following knee surgery as a result and lost thirty pounds. (Brendhan Conlan Contributed to This Report) PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE

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Well, it seems like Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal’s suspension for a testing positive for steroids will cost him even more than the fines handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, as UFC president Dana White told Steven Marrocco and John Morgan of MMA Junkie that he has cut Lawal from Strikeforce. White would not elaborate on the decision to cut Lawal, but it is likely due to the outburst he issued on Twitter following the decision by NSAC. Lawal wrote on his Twitter account Tuesday, “I honestly feel like (NSAC commissioner Pat) Lundvall was a racist (expletive) asking me if I can read or speak english. Go on somewhere with that (expletive)!!!” Lawal was issued a nine-month suspension and fined part of his purse from a win over Lorenz Larkin earlier this year. However, that victory was later changed to a no-contest due to the positive steroid test by Lawal. With this latest news, it remains unknown what will happen to Lawal in terms of fighting in MMA again. Photo credit: Esther Lin/MMA Fighting

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It seems that 'King' Muhammed Lawal's comments on twitter might have caught up with him today. According to MMA Junkie, he was released from Strikeforce by Dana White. White didn't supply any reasoning, only confirming the release from the promotion. This comes on the heels of Mo's suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier today, and his comments on twitter that followed. Mo did an interview with Crooklyn that was just posted on the site, but he didn't know about his release at the time of the interview. Lawal is a former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion that has been dealing with a variety of health issues of late in addition to his NSAC suspension. He is suspended for nine months from the day of his last fight with Lorenz Larkin (which was flipped to a no-contest) and was fined $39,000 of his purse. Bloody Elbow will relay whatever Mo has to say regarding his release as soon as he is available to speak on the issue.

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Dana White confirmed this news to mmajunkie.com today but did not give specifics as to the cause for Lawal's release. Muhammed has certainly had an awfully bad run of things lately considering his positive test after his fight with Lorenz Larkin, had microfracture surgery and suffered multiple flushings and operations after that due to an infection and just today was fined $39,000 along with a 9 month suspension from the aforementioned positive test. After Lawal's hearing today he had this to say about NSAC commisioner Pat Lundvall: I honestly feel like Lundvall was a racist bitch asking me if I can read or speak english, Go on somewhere with that [expletive]!!! This to me is a pretty clear case of "it is not what you say but how you say it". If Mo had a problem with what was said to him ( I don't blame him for feeling offended) he really should have just talked about it rationally, without name calling and swearing. Just posing an open ended question about it to a few media outlets or on Twitter would have accomplished a much more positive result (pun not intended). Lashing out in this juvenile manner may have cost him his job and I can't say I blame Zuffa for giving him the boot. Surely there will be much more on this to come in the following days. HT: MMAJunkie

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed down a steep punishment for Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal on Tuesday, fining him $39,000 and dealing him a nine-month suspension. Lawal appeared before the commission in hopes of receiving a less sentence after testing positive for steroids following his win over Lorenz Larkin in Strikeforce earlier this year. The fight – which Lawal won – was changed to a no-contest. The former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion will have to complete a pre-fight drug test once his suspension is up in September before he can compete in the state of Nevada and gain back his fight license. Currently, Lawal is battling back from a serious Staph infection that came about following knee surgery. Thanks to MMA Weekly’s Damon Martin for all the insight on what went down in the proceedings. Lawal was very supportive in the decision by NSAC, appearing before them and offering up these words. I appreciate you letting me come and tell my side of the story, and whatever punishment you all took for me, I’m a man, and I’ll take it like a man. Lawal admitted to taking the banned substance, but said he purchased it at a general fitness store and assumed it was legal. The commissioners suggested that he be more responsible for what he puts in his body. This seems like a sound suspension for Lawal, as he has admitted his mistake and seems ready to move on. Considering it is his first offense, expect Strikeforce to remain high on him as long as his knees hold up and the infections remain under control. Photo credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog

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Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal ‘s fate was handed down to him at a hearing held by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday. The hammer was dropped on the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion. Lawal appeared before the commission to answer for a positive steroid test stemming from his Jan. 7 bout and win over Lorenz Larkin in Strikeforce. The former champion explained to the commission that he had taken a supplement sold to him at a general fitness store, but was unaware that the ingredients could potentially lead to a positive drug...

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal, who tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone following a Jan. 7, 2012, win over Lorenz Larkin, had his hearing today in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). "King Mo," maintained throughout the process that he bought a supplement over the counter at Max Muscle and was unaware that it could ever turn up illegal. Because, really, you can't buy it at a store and have it be against the rules, right? Wrong. Drostanolone, also found in previous drug test results from Josh Barnett and Hermes Franca, is popular among athletes and competitive bodybuilders because its "anti-estrogenic properties make it a very effective cutting agent." So when Lawal went in front of the commission today, with his back pressed firmly against the wall, he simply said he would take whatever punishment given "like a man." Good thing, too, because the hammer came down hard. Lawal's punishment includes (per Josh Gross): A nine month suspension applied retroactively to Jan. 7 A $39,000 fine. That number comes from the fact that he was fined 30-percent of his purse and had to return his win bonus. His win over Larkin was overturned to a "No Contest." Mess with the bull, get the horns. Or something like that. On top of all this, Lawal also re-injured his knee in the Larkin fight. Not only that, he suffered from a "life threatening" staph infection that almost sapped his will to live. Now, he's on the road to recovery. And at least he'll have the next seven months or so to hang back and get healthy. And hey, his pockets are a lot lighter, so that should help too. Kind of.

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission held a hearing today concerning the positive steroid test of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and things did not turn out to well for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight. Lawal was suspended nine months, fined 30 percent of his salary for the fight, and will surrender his win bonus. In addition, the fight result was changed to a no contest On January 7, Lawal defeated Lorenz Larkin via a second round knockout.  However, after the fight Lawal’s drug test

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission will in two weeks decide the immediate professional fate of Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal. NSAC executive director Keith Kizer on Tuesday told MMAjunkie.com that the former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champ is scheduled to appear at a commission meeting on March 27 in Las Vegas. Lawal faces a possible one-year suspension, a fine, and the overturning of his recent win over Lorenz Larkin to a no-contest.

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via i1229.photobucket.com Via Twitter, Robert Joyner is reporting that "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal is suffering very serious complications following an ACL injury. Lawal was apparently re-injured his knee in his January bout against Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. To make matters worse, because the ACL surgery was related to recurring/existing condition, the insurance provided by Zuffa/Strikeforce does not cover Lawal's medical expenses in this case. Lawal's immediate future in MMA was already under question as he failed his post-fight drug tests following the fight with Larkin and was awaiting his hearing with the athletic commission.

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This is quickly becoming the year of the failed drug test. Cris "Cyborg" Santos tested positive for stanozolol after defeating Hiroko Yamanaka on Dec. 17. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal tested positive for drostanalone after defeating Lorenz Larkin on Jan. 7. Nick Diaz tested positive for marijuana after losing a decision to Carlos Condit in a Feb. 4 title fight. This piece focuses on the legal implications of those failed tests.

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If you're asking what Manhoef has been up to since his ill-fated Strikeforce debut, take note that he's fighting Tyrone Spong this weekend at It's Showtime in The Netherlands. It's been on LiverKick for days now. That's why we have this great MiddleEasy Network that we slave over on a daily basis -- to keep you as informed as humanly possible. We bring the ruckus on a day-to-day basis, and you've protected ya' neck long enough to take in all the combat sports knowledge we dish out. That's my subtle ode to Wu-Tang Clan, the last true hip-hop group the world has (had). Upon first glance, Lorenz Larkin appears to have two unfinished first names combined to form one semi-finished full name. He's like MMA's version of Uwe Boll. Arnold DeWitt, Lorenz Larkin's manager, told MMAFighting's Mike Chiappetta that the newly undefeated light heavyweight fighter intends to drop to middleweight. Strikeforce officials approved of the division move, and now we're assuming Lorenz Larkin will be leading a low-carb, gluten-free lifestyle. Once Lorenz Larkin does arrive to the land of 185 lbs, Melvin Manhoef would be so perfect of a fight for him that it makes my head hurt. Two stand-up centric fighters in the middle of the cage going at it -- while wearing skirts. The concentration of 'rawesome' in that mental image should make your head hurt too. [Source]

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We're not sure how Daywalker, King Mo's friend, or 'Ace the Fastest Rising Pimp in Dallas' feels about their buddy tested positive for steroids after this month's Strikeforce bout with Lorenz Larkin (which was turned to a 'No Contest' by the Nevada State Athletic Commission). On last night's episode of Inside MMA, King Mo admitted that he took a banned substance -- but he didn't necessarily know that it contained any form of performance enhancing drugs. Apparently the substance was a 'nutritional powder' that was banned in July 2011. According to the Inside MMA interview, King Mo still has the container and he plans to send it to the NSAC for further review. Check out the clip below to hear the live phone call from last night.

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When "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal tested positive for steroids after his fight against Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine it seemed to come out of nowhere for everyone involved. While Lawal is planning to appeal the test, his manager, Mike Kogan, has reiterated that they don't understand the positive test but does recall a non-anabolic injection. Via USA Today: "Both of us are very surprised by these results," Kogan told USA TODAY. "Neither of us has ever heard of this drug. ... We honestly have no clue where this came from." Other than food and drink, the only substances that Lawal takes on a regular basis are iron supplements, Kogan said. When Lawal had fluid drained from his knee a few weeks before the bout, he did receive an injection of a non-anabolic steroid, Kogan said. Despite the appeal it would be unexpected for the "B" sample to provide a different result than the positive received on the "A" sample. SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

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The MMA community found itself in a state of collective shock yesterday when the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal had tested positive for steroids after his January 7 fight against Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. And, as it turns out, “King Mo” was also apparently among the group whose jaw dropped at the news. Lawal addressed the situation in a conversation with ESPN where he never actually denied using PEDs but relayed his intention to investigate the issue further to figure out what happened. “I’m very surprised about this,” said Lawal. “I am very careful about what I put into my body. I’ve never tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. I’ve gone through, and still welcome, Olympic-style testing.” “I will do whatever is necessary to get to the bottom of this,” Lawal continued. “I’m not a cheater. I might cheat at video games, but I never cheat at fighting.” Though no official sentence has come down from the NSAC it’s likely Lawal will have to serve some sort of suspension and be fined a percentage of his winnings from the match-up in question unless his forthcoming appeal holds up. PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE Tweet

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With Strikeforce still reeling from the steroid-based suspension of ferocious featherweight champion Cristiane Santos it looks like the organization is not out of the woods yet, as the NSAC has confirmed former light heavyweight title-holder Muhammed Lawal tested positive for PED use as well and will probably be sidelined for the rest of 2012 as a result. According to a statement from NSAC chief executive Keith Kizer, an anabolic steroid called Drostanolone was found in Lawal’s system. While no official sentence has been issued yet, and “King Mo” reserves the right to appeal, it is likely he will be suspended for 9-12 months, fined up to 50% of his purse, and have his win over Lorenz Larkin changed to a “No Contest”. Lawal Doesn’t Care About Popularity, Only Pay Lawal’s performance against Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine could very well be his final appearance under the organization’s banner based on the positive drug test, as he is not only a free agent in February but the company is limping towards 2013 when its deal with broadcaster Showtime runs out. The outspoken 32-year old Lawal has not commented on the commission’s findings. No word has surfaced from Zuffa executives either, though it’s likely all will have something to say as the story continues to develop. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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The hits keep coming for embattled MMA promotion Strikeforce after the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed former light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal had tested positive for Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid. Lawal’s result stemmed from his bout against previously unbeaten Lorenz Larkin earlier this month at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. According to NSAC executive Keith Kizer, while a specific sentence has not been imposed yet, it’s likely Lawal will face a 9-12 month suspension and be fined 30-50% of his purse (possibly more). It’s also probable his win over Larkin will be overturned and labeled as a “No Contest”. Lawal is the second athlete from the card to test positive for PED use with Cristiane Santos being the other. Santos was suspended for a year, fined $2500, and stripped of her featherweight title. Particularly tricky for Lawal is the fact he will be a free agent in February as the bout against Larkin was the last on his Strikeforce contract. The fight was his second appearance in the ring since suffering a serious knee injury in 2010 that kept him out of action for a year. No official comment on the situation has surfaced from Lawal, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, or UFC President Dana White as of this report. PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE

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According to the Nevada State Athletic Comission, King Mo tested positive for the steroid known as 'Drostanalone' in his most recent fight against Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. Drostanalone is a substance many fighters have used to maintain muscle while cutting weight. Josh Barnett and Hermes Franca have also been caught using the substance in the past. Mo denies that he used any steroids before his bout with Larkin. If the NSAC verdit holds up (which at this point I don't see why it wouldn't) then King Mo will most likely be suspended anywhere from six months to a year for the violation. Look on the bright side, now that King Mo's previous Strikeforce bout will be ruled a No Contest/Disqualification, Lorenz Larkin will still be the undefeated 205 lb prospect that he was going into his fight with King Mo. Alternatively, does that mean all the bookies who took bets on Larkin vs. King Mo will need to collect money obtained from gamblers that dropped cash on King Mo? Seriously, how would that work out. Hmph.

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammal Lawal has tested positive for anabolic steroids (Drostanolone) following his Jan. 7, 2012, technical knockout (TKO) win over Lorenz Larkin at the Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" event at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director Keith Kizer today alerted MMAmania.com to the results of Lawal's drug test. Also screened for performance enhancing drugs, as well as drugs of abuse were Luke Rockhold, Keith Jardine, Robbie Lawler, Muhammed Lawal, Tyron Woodley, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyler Stinson, Nah-Shon Burrell, James Terry, Gian Villante, Trevor Smith, Ricky Legere, Chris Spang, Estevan Payan and Alonzo Martinez. Those fighters all passed with flying colors. "King Mo" becomes the second high-profile Strikeforce fighter to test positive for steroids in recent weeks. Former women's champion Cristiane Santos was popped for Stanozolol following her Dec. 17, 2011, win over Hiroko Yamanaka. More on this breaking news in just a bit.

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News broke on Tuesday that, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal had tested positive for the steroid Drostanolone at the January 7 Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine fight card. Lawal defeated Lorenz Larkin via a second round knockout on that card. Pending an appeal, the positive test will result in a one year ban, fine and Lawal’s victory will be overturned to a no contest. An appeal seems very likely, as Lawal was adamant that he had not taken an

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With Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal's emphatic win over Lorenz Larkin this past Saturday, Strikeforce's field of viable contenders further dwindled. A light-heavyweight title is up for grabs, and all signs point to a rematch between former champs Lawal and Gegard Mousasi in the second quarter of this year. Lawal, who knocked out Larkin at "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine," isn't exactly excited about the fight, but he doesn't have much choice.

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When former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal locked horns with Lorenz Larkin last night at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine he appeared to be far more seasoned fighter despite having fewer total MMA bouts on his record than his 12-1 adversary. However, as “King Mo” made clear in a post-fight interview with Showtime, experience goes far beyond the amount of time spent inside a ring. “I’ve been everywhere. I’ve seen everything you can see,” Lawal explained. “I’ve been hit in wrestling. I’ve been hit in MMA…I think my overall experience as far as competition kicked in and you could see he was tentative. He was scared.” In addition to multiple national title wins as collegiate wrestler, Lawal also started his career out waist-deep in the divisional pool with bouts against well-travelled adversaries like Travis Wiuff, Mike Whitehead, and Gegard Mousasi. Check out the entire interview below where Lawal also talks about the referee’s late stoppage: PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE

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Strikeforce produced it's first offering of 2012 tonight, with an entertaining line-up from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reigning Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold made his first successful title defense in the headlining bout, stopping Keith Jardine in the opening round. In the co-main event, former Light Heavyweight title holder Muhammed Lawal knocked out Lorenz Larkin, while heavy-handed veteran Robbie Lawler finished Adlan Amagov with a well-timed flying knee...

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LAS VEGAS - Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal has never been one to hold back when it comes to expressing his opinion, and Saturday night was no different. Following his win over the previously undefeated Lorenz Larkin at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event in Las Vegas, Lawal railed on fellow light heavyweights Gegard Mousasi and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Oh, and the gloves really came off when it came to referee Kim Winslow.

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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal had one fight left on his contract going into this weekend's fight with Lorenz Larkin, but he was able to do something about that. Mo has re-signed with the organization for another four fights, according to MMA Fighting (via Mo's manager): Muhammed Lawal, who meets Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Saturday night, has signed a new four-fight contract with Strikeforce, according to Lawal's manager Mike Kogan. It appears, at least according to Mo himself, that he didn't have much choice in the matter: @KingMoFHKing Mo Some of y'all mutha*****z is stupid!! We can't leave SF!! If u don't believe me....ask Dana u dumb mutha*****z!!!Jan 07 via TweetCaster for AndroidFavoriteRetweetReply He also stated that he wasn't mad though, because he was "bout to get paid". If Mo is able to get by Larkin tonight, he'd definitely be in contention for a shot at the vacant LHW title he once held. And it looks like he'll be a staple of the Strikeforce 205 division for quite a while.

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Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine is all set to pop off tonight (Sat., Jan. 7, 2012) from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Showtime televised event, the first of the new year, features Luke Rockhold defending his middleweight championship for the very first time against longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran and former UFC light heavyweight Keith Jardine. Also on tap is a 205-pound top contender bout pitting Muhammed Lawal against Lorenz Larkin, while Robbie Lawler battles Adlan Amagov in 185-pound action. And don't forget Tyron Woodley continuing his quest for welterweight gold as he looks to take the next step at the expense of Jordan Mein. A complete photos gallery (courtesy of Tracy Lee at CombatLifestyle.com) is after the jump. For complete Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" weigh-in results click here and to watch the festivities click here. Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin Tyron Woodley vs. Jordan Mein Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson

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Official results from Las Vegas: Main Event: Luke Rockhold def. Keith Jardine via TKO in R1 (4:26) to retain Strikeforce middleweight title Robbie Lawler def. Adlan Amagov via TKO in R1 (1:48) Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal def. Lorenz Larkin via TKO in R1 (1:32) Tyron Woodley def. Jordan Mein via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) [...]

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With Strikeforce set for their next show Saturday night on Showtime, the fighters and Scott Coker sat down on Thursday for the pre-fight press conference. The event takes place from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Main event fighters Keith Jardine and Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold were on hand to discuss their fight as well as co-main event fighters Robbie Lawler and Adlan Amagov. The always outspoken "King" Muhammed Lawal was also there to discuss his bout with Lorenz Larkin. As a reminder, while the main card will be shown on Showtime starting at 10 p.m. ET, the preliminary fights will start at 8 p.m. ET on Showtime Extreme. We'll have plenty more coverage as the event nears with today's weigh-ins, our staff predictions, live coverage, reactions and much more. So keep your browser locked in to Bloody Elbow. SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

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Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine participants shared their thoughts ahead of tomorrow's MMA action, which will take place at the Nationwide Arena in Colombus, Ohio. The event is headlined by Luke Rockhold's first Strikeforce Middleweight title defense against "The Dean of Mean" Keith Jardine, as the former 205 champ King Mo will look to make a statement against the undefeated Lorenz Larkin. Further Reading: Submit your picks for Strikeforce Rockhold vs.

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When observing a bout, "King Mo" Lawal analyzes the fighters to see where they're making mistakes and standing out. Jon Jones and Lorenz Larkin have been subject to Lawal's analysis of fighting.

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Of all the religious ideas that exist, I am particularly enamored by polytheism. Not the Hindu kind where God is one essence which can take many forms but rather the hard form which was favored by the Norse and Celtic civilizations. I also quite like the Terry Pratchett type idea that not all Gods are equal, or even get along with one another. It makes reading religious texts more entertaining because you can understand that a seemingly needless smiting may just be the result of that particular God losing a poker hand. Nevertheless, understand the actions of the divine is a more ethereal issue than understanding the actions of humans. Take the 2007 Sudanese teddy bear blasphemy case for example. A British teacher named a class teddy bear 'Muhammed' and was sentenced to 40 lashes for blasphemy, despite the fact a boy in her class chose to name the bear after himself. If you can be charged with blasphemy for your teddy bear sharing a name with the prophet, can you imagine how bad it would be for Lorenz Larkin to visit Somalia next week, after he has fought a man named Muhammed? Perhaps that's why he comes across as particularly respectful to King Mo in this interview with MMA Beatdown radio. “I look at it as more of an honor to even be able to fight Mo for title contention than me losing. To me, it is not a big deal if I was to lose because of what I came from compared to if he lost to me, it would be way worse on his part.” Lorenz Larkin fights Mo Lawal at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine on Showtime this Saturday but if you are unfamiliar with Lorenz Larkin then check out this video of he and LayzieTheSavage cutting weight prior to his fight with Nick Rossborough which resulted in Layzie suffer from nausea and sleep loss for two days. That's dedication. [Source]

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This past Friday the latest Strikeforce Challengers Series took place, featuring an evenly-matched night of action with top prospects Ryan Couture, Jason High, and Lorenz Larkin all coming out of the festivities ahead on the judges’ scorecards. A few days removed, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has since released the Strikeforce Challengers 19 with a number of athletes making a decent sum considering the size/scope of the show. Full Strikeforce Challengers 19 Results Larkin and Couture were the show’s highest-paid fighters taking home $10,000 each with High and fellow main card competitor Shawn Jordan earning $8,000 a piece. Here is a complete rundown of Strikeforce Challengers 19 salary information: Quinn Mulhern: $4,600 (includes $2,500 win bonus)* def. Danny Davis: $2,900 Chris Spang: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) def. Joe Ray: $2,000 Bobby Green: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) def. Charon Spain: $3,000 James Terry: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus) def. Magno Almeida: $2,000 Brian Melancon: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) def. Felipe Portela: $2,000 Jason High: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus) def. Todd Moore: $4,000 Ryan Couture: $10,000 (no win bonus) def. Maka Watson: $2,000 Shawn Jordan: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus) def. Lavar Johnson: $10,000 Lorenz Larkin: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus) def. Nick Rossborough: $3,000 * – Mullhern sacrificed 20% of his purse after coming in overweight for the fight PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE Tweet

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Baller or Buster. The entire universe can be segmented in those two categories. Bowl of fruit loops, buster. Bowl of fruit loops eaten from a spoon shaped like an AK-47, baller. Gummi Bears, buster. The Adventure of the Gummi Bears, incredibly baller. You guys understand the concept. We introduced it earlier this year and since then, we even have Renzo Gracie deeming things 'Baller' or 'Buster.' Last weekend we caught up with Kelli Hutcherson and Lorenz Larkin to influence their reality with the notion of 'Baller' or 'Buster.' You may agree with their response, or you may want to throw a chair across the room in disgust. Regardless, check out these two clips and get ready for a new edition of Baller or Buster next month.

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Lorenz Larkin, Ryan Couture and Lavar Johnson were the top earners at Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers 19, each pocketing $10,000 in purse money for their efforts at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

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Lorenz Larkin can turn the tide of a fight with one blow. On Friday, he entered Nick Rossborough into evidence.

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Strikeforce Challengers 19 resultsLas Vegas, NVLorenz Larkin def. Nick Rossborough by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)Shawn Jordan def. Lavar Johnson by submission keylock 3:08 R2Ryan Couture def. Maka Watson by majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)Jason High def. Todd Moore by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Brian Melancon def. Felipe Portela by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)James Terry def. Magno Almeida by TKO (punches) 3:27 R1Bobby Green def. Charon Spain by submission arm triangle choke 2:54 R1Chris Spang def. Joe Ray by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Quinn Mulhern def. Danny Davis by submission arm triangle choke 4:08 R3

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As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for Strikeforce Challengers 19. The live blog will start with the beginning of the Showtime broadcast (11 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event. The event is headlined by a bout between one of the most exciting prospects on the Strikeforce roster, Lorenz Larkin, and Nick Rossborough. Rossborough is a late replacement for Virgil Zwicker who had to pull out due to injury. Co-headlining the card is Lavar Johnson vs. Shawn Jordan. Ryan Couture, son of Randy Couture, looks to rebound from a loss in his last bout as he takes on Maka Watson. Also in action is former Affliction, DREAM and UFC fighter Jason High as he goes to battle against Todd Moore. Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.

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Nick Rossborough claims he's the 'Slim Shady' of MMA. I'm assuming he means that he will have a lucrative rap career and then be challenged by Canibus but will ultimately back down when he realizes that his lyrics pale in comparison to one verse from Canibus. That's a pretty obscure hip-hop reference to pull so early in the morning, so to make up for it, I'll show you this shirt which features a unicorn, rainbow, castle and a mountain. It's an amazing piece of clothing, something that I can see myself wearing on any given Friday night. As for Rossborough, he doesn't strike me as guy that would appreciate the delicate intricacies of mythological creatures on purple shirts. Not at all. More like a guy that will try to break Lorenz Larkin's 11-0 winning streak tonight at Strikeforce Challengers. Check out this video of Rossborough discussing the bout against Larkin and the need to make it an exciting fight.

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I envision a trend where aspiring actresses in Hollywood will cut weight by spending hours in saunas and wiping the sweat off with a credit card. This new fad will be directly attributed to Lorenz Larkin, and he should make some sort of profit off it. Call it 'The Lorenz Cut' and get one of those Kardashian sisters to promote it. The Los Angeles elite would ravenously rush to their nearest bookstore in order to read the only proven way to shed pounds with the use of a credit card. Sure they could do all of that, but it would just be easier to watch this video of Lorenz Larkin cutting weight for his Strikeforce Challengers bout against Nick Rossborough with LayzieTheSavage depleting his body of proper nutrients and electrolytes in the process.

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The Strikeforce “Challengers 19” main event will move forward as planned, as both Lorenz Larkin and Nick Rossborough hit their contracted weights at Thursday’s weigh-ins.

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Strikeforce light heavyweight prospect Lorenz Larkin won't lie. Getting a new opponent a week before fight...

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Strikeforce light heavyweight prospect Lorenz Larkin won't lie. Getting a new opponent a week before fight time is a big deal. Most would say the opposite. Nothing fazes them. Everything stays the same. Not so for Larkin. "As a fighter those type of things are big," Larkin recently told MMAjunkie.com. "Not that big if it happens weeks down the road, not too far into camp. But a week notice is a big thing. It's a big curveball. So yeah, it plays a big effect."

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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Lorenz Larkin, who headlines Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 19 event. Additionally, UFC Fight Night 25 main-event winner Jake Ellenberger, Bellator 51's Joe Warren, Bellator champ Hector Lombard and MMAAgents.com founder Ken Pavia also call into the show. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.

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With Julie Kedzie forced out of a planned Strikeforce Challengers 19 contest with Germaine de Randamie, "The Iron Lady" has now also been pulled from the card. MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to the fighter that Strikeforce brass was unable to secure a suitable opponent in time for Friday's event. Featuring a light-heavyweight main event between Lorenz Larkin and Nick Rossborough, Strikeforce Challengers 19 takes place Sept. 23 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The main card airs on Showtime.

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