Muhammed Lawal has wanted to avenge his controversial 2014 loss to Quinton Jackson ever since Jackson’s hand was raised three years ago, and he finally got his chance on Friday night — and he was successful.
In the main event of Chicago’s Bellator 175, “King Mo” squared off with “Rampage” for the second time — this time at heavyweight — and picked up a fairly clear unanimous decision victory. It wasn’t the most visibly-appealing bout, but the 36-year-old did what he had to do to best the former UFC champion.
Lawal, known for his wrestling, didn’t have too much success with takedowns.