NSAC suspends Strikeforce’s ‘King Mo’ Lawal nine months, victory overturned

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to suspend and fine former Strikeforce champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal for a failed drug test following his appearance at “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.”

Lawal was suspended nine mon…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to suspend and fine former Strikeforce champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal for a failed drug test following his appearance at “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.”

Lawal was suspended nine months from the date of the fight, fined 30 percent of an $80,000 “show” purse, and he must surrender his $15,000 win bonus.

Additionally, his win has been changed to a no-contest, and he must provide a clean drug test when he reapplies for a fight license in Nevada.