Muhammed Lawal vs. Mike Whitehead

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 19, 2009
W
Lawal defeats Whitehead
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:08 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 3:08 R1
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Fighter Comparison

5-0-0

Climbed to 6-0
Pro
Record
24-6-0

Fell to 24-7
-570
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+433
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Salt Lake City
Utah
28
+11 mos, 1 week, 1 day
Age at Fight 28
+5 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
218.5 lbs
(99.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
261.5 lbs
(118.6 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
79.0"
(201cm)
Reach
N/A
-
American Top Team Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Evolution
  • Date: Saturday 12.19.2009
  • Referee: Jon Schorle
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 4 of 7)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Stephen Quadros
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Stephen Quadros
  • Lawal Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Whitehead Disclosed Pay: $30,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  "King Mo" Lawal Prepares for Mike Whitehead - Training Video by All Elbows

    The All Elbows video team brings us this look into "King Mo" Lawal's preparation for his Strikeforce debut against Mike Whitehead.

  • Interview  |  King Mo Lawal post-fight interview

    Watch this post-fight interview video with King Mo Lawal on his KO win over Mike Whitehead at Strikeforce.

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