Muhammed Lawal losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Muhammed Lawal has compiled a 21-10 (13) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses against nine different opponents, four of them in title fights.
10. Muhammed Lawal loses to Andrew Kapel via KO
On November 8, 2019 Muhammed Lawal faced Andrew Kapel in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 38 years old with a record of 21-9, and Kapel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lawal was on a 3-fight losing streak. Kapel stopped Lawal via KO in the 1st round.
9. Muhammed Lawal loses to Jiří Procházka in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 21, 2019 Muhammed Lawal fought Jiří Procházka for the vacant Rizin light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Lawal was 38 years old with a record of 21-8, and Procházka was 26 with a record of 23-3-1. Lawal was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Procházka was on a 7-fight winning streak. Procházka stopped Lawal via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Muhammed Lawal loses to Liam McGeary via KO
On December 15, 2018 Muhammed Lawal faced Liam McGeary in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 37 years old with a record of 21-7, and McGeary was 36 with a record of 12-3. Lawal was coming off a loss and McGeary was on a 2-fight losing streak. McGeary stopped Lawal via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Muhammed Lawal loses to Ryan Bader via KO in 15 seconds
On May 12, 2018 Muhammed Lawal faced Ryan Bader in a heavyweight bout. Lawal was 37 years old with a record of 21-6, and Bader was 34 with a record of 24-5. Lawal was coming off a win and Bader was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bader stopped Lawal via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Muhammed Lawal loses to Mirko Cro Cop via KO
On December 29, 2016 Muhammed Lawal faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Lawal was 35 years old with a record of 20-5, and Cop was 42 with a record of 32-11-2. Lawal was coming off a win and Cop was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cop stopped Lawal via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Muhammed Lawal loses to Phil Davis via unanimous decision
On May 14, 2016 Muhammed Lawal faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 35 years old with a record of 19-4, and Davis was 31 with a record of 15-3. Lawal was on a 7-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawal lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Davis.
4. Muhammed Lawal loses to Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision
On May 17, 2014 Muhammed Lawal fought Quinton Jackson for the vacant Bellator Season 10 Tournament light heavyweight title. Lawal was 33 years old with a record of 12-3, and Jackson was 35 with a record of 34-11. Lawal was coming off a win and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jackson.
3. Muhammed Lawal loses to Emanuel Newton in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 2, 2013 Muhammed Lawal fought Emanuel Newton for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Lawal was 32 years old with a record of 11-2, and Newton was 29 with a record of 21-7-1. Lawal was on a 2-fight winning streak and Newton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lawal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Newton.
2. Muhammed Lawal loses to Emanuel Newton via KO
On February 21, 2013 Muhammed Lawal faced Emanuel Newton in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 32 years old with a record of 9-1, and Newton was 29 with a record of 19-7-1. Both Lawal and Newton were coming off a win. Newton stopped Lawal via KO in the 1st round.
1. Muhammed Lawal loses to Rafael Cavalcante via KO
On August 21, 2010 Muhammed Lawal defended his Strikeforce light heavyweight title against Rafael Cavalcante. Lawal was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Cavalcante was 30 with a record of 9-2. Lawal was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Cavalcante was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cavalcante stopped Lawal via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.