Muhammed Lawal took his gloves off and introduced his fight sports activities retirement practically 5 years in the past. His time away from competitors is over, however the gloves will keep off.
The promotion introduced Friday that Former Strikeforce mild heavyweight champion and multi-time Bellator title challenger “King Mo” Lawal has signed a one-fight take care of BKFC and already has his promotional debut set.
Lawal, 43, will make his debut towards Dave Mundell in a 185-pound bout at BKFC 66, which takes place Sept. 13 at Laborious Rock Reside in Hollywood, Fla. Mundell is the reigning BKFC champion at 175 kilos however will transfer as much as welcome Lawal to the ring.
“King Mo” hasn’t competed since November 2019, when he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Andrew Kapal at Bellator 233 in his MMA retirement bout. The consequence prolonged his shedding skid to 4 fights, all of which got here by stoppage as a result of strikes.
Throughout his MMA profession, Lawal (21-10) defeated notables resembling Quinton Jackson, Jiri Prochazka, Linton Vassell, Cheick Kongo, and extra. He served as a part-time coach at American Prime Workforce in Coconut Creek, Fla., throughout his combating profession, however following his retirement, turned a full-time a part of the gymnasium.
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