Muhammed Lawal vs. Emanuel Newton

Co-Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 205 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Feb 21, 2013
W
Newton defeats Lawal
L
KO/TKO, Spinning Backfist 2:35 Round 1 of 3
"The Hardcore Kid"
vs.
KO/TKO 2:35 R1
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Fighter Comparison

20-7-1

Climbed to 21-7-1
Pro
Record
9-1-0

Fell to 9-2
+700
(Huge Underdog)
Betting Odds
-1200
(Huge Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Long Beach
California
Fights out of
San Jose
California
29
+2 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 32
+1 mos, 1 week, 3 days
204.8 lbs
(92.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.3 lbs
(92.7 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
75.0"
(191cm)
Reach
79.0"
(201cm)
Team Bodyshop MMA Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 540

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Newton
4%
Lawal
96%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 90

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 90
  • Date: Thursday 02.21.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Rob Hinds
  • Venue: The Maverik Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: West Valley City, Utah, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Lawal Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Newton Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Bellator Season 8 Light Heavyweight
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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