Ex-Strikeforce Champ, Longtime Bellator Veteran ‘King Mo’ Retires from MMA

Muhammed Lawal is the latest fighter to call it a career.

The news was first revealed on the Instagram page of American Top Team, Lawal’s training home. “King Mo” exits the sport at age 38 with a career record of 21-9 with one no contest.

I just wanted to give [King Mo] a shout out and congrats for all he’s accomplished in this sport,” the ATT statement read. “For those that aren’t aware, he’s decided to ‘hang em up’ and dedicate the next chapter of his life to coaching our pro fighters.

“I have to note, I’ve seen countess fighters train and walk through our doors and King Mo is hands down one of the best teammates I have ever seen. Beyond selfless. Proud to call him a teammate and even more…