King Mo suspended for nine months, released by ZUFFA (Update)
Posted on March 27, 2012, 05:01 PM by Trent Reinsmith
The Nevada State Athletic Commission held a hearing today concerning the positive steroid test of Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal and things did not turn out to well for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight. Lawal was suspended nine months, fined 30 percent of his salary for the fight, and will surrender his win bonus. In addition, the fight result was changed to a no contest
On January 7, Lawal defeated Lorenz Larkin via a second round knockout. However, after the fight Lawal’s drug test came back positive for the steroid Drostanolone. Lawal stated that the reason for the positive test was an over the counter supplement S-Mass Lean Gainer a supplement he took to deal with a training camp injury.
One of the sticking points during the hearing, according to MMAJunkie.com, was the fact that Lawal did not disclose the supplement use or injury during his medical questionnaire. MMAJunkie also stated that a doctor representing the NSAC said that while the supplement could have caused the positive test, there was no way to prove that it was the sole reason.
The suspension is retroactive back to the January 7 fight date.
UPDATE: MMAJunkie.com is reporting that Lawal has been released from his contract:
In another devastating blow, former Strikeforce champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal has been released from his Strikeforce contract. UFC president Dana White today confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) but declined to comment on the release.
UPDATE #2:
It looks like Lawal's angry tweet about NSAC commissioner Pat Lundvall is the main reason behind getting cut from the UFC. Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champ labeled Lundvall a "racist b*tch", claiming that he was offended by "Can you read and speak English?" question, which according to Lawal, was in fact a racist remark.
Lawal spoke to Stephie "Crooklyn Daniels about yesterday's chain of events, and (via BloodyElbow.com):
"I came in respectful. I apologized to them for my attire. I came in speaking English. When they asked the questions, I answered in a timely fashion. I felt I was disrespected by the woman's comments. How are you going to ask a college educated, well traveled man if he can speak or read English? I'm speaking English right in front of you and I've been speaking English right in front of you for the past 15 minutes.I went there to tell my side of the story out of respect. I could have just stayed home, let the commission fine me and not made any effort, but I didn't. I showed up there as a man to give my side of the story and take my punishment.
Zuffa made a decision just off what was said on Twitter. I don't know if they care about what happened. I'm pretty sure they didn't hear any of the audio. They just made a decision off what went down on Twitter. I'm pretty sure Keith Kizer and certain people at the commission are mad and I didn't mean any disrespect to Keith or the rest of the people in the commission. I just felt disrespected by that one person that asked if I could speak or read English.To me, that was a blatant insult. Just listen to the audio. You'll see."
Stay tuned to LowKick.com for more.
Comments
That might shut him up for a little while.
The man is still recovering from a recent life threatening staph infection, if the NSAC won't give him a break the fans should.
He was a ball hair away from having to get his leg amputated!
Well in a way that makes his suspension less severe because he wouldn't have been able to fight anyways
Good point but still it's the thought that counts
Support Reem all you want but dont make silly statements.
He never told the commision he had taken steroids to recover from an infection. Instead he came up with some lame BS about a supplement.
If Diaz cant even get a break on medical marijuana, I seriously doubt he'll get away with roids. Took his punishment like a man, but ran home and cried on twitter.
I think he is about to show up in the UFC. Just a guess.
Damn I really wanted to see him punching Kermitt the frog
I dont think that commissioner was being racist when you hear her ask Mo if he could read and understand English in context, I think Mo took it the wrong way, and is to stuborn to admit he is wrong.
Ninja just stated that Zuffa dropped him.
The stupid thing is if he just convinced some 3rd rate doctor he had low testosterone he could done them roids with out breaking any rules.
Uh...NO
Having low testosterone levels does not allow fighters to "take steroids". It simply allows them to bring there testosterone levels up to a normal male range. They still have to test within a normal range in front of the athletic commission.
Errmm... I would have to respectfully disagree.
Your statement assumes that "X-fighter" actually HAS low testosterone, which I assure you is not always the case. Sadly, there is a major issue in the U.S. at present time with doctors writing prescriptions for drugs that the patient does not require in exchange for cash payments. It is most prevalent with Opioid based medications (pain killers), but also extends to many others, including testosterone.
While it is true that they will have to test within "normal range" for their fights, they are still benefiting from gains received during training.
Even that is Shady Nevada and another state allow you to have a .6 of testosterone, while other states like New jersey allow the normal .4, .6 is almost double the level of testosterone of .4 Nevada has it built into their rules that you can already have elevated levels, so in a way they are endorsing PED usage, or letting guys slide that push the envelope.
"Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates."
1. Testosterone is a steroid.
2. Testosterone is a performance enhancing drug.
So TRT treatment is legal steroid/PED use if approved by an athletic commission. One can argue that fighters will only take 'normal' doses of testosterone--but for those who argue this, I have some vacation property in Afghanistan for sale cheap.
Sorry your in the dark mousasi but this happens all the time.
they just have to test within range when they are tested by the comission which is around the time they fight. they still are given steroids and allowed to use them. that means they can train during their off time with steroids. Which is a huge advantage.
Also you know why alot of these guys test low on their testosterone levels? because most steroids cause testosterone levels to drop during the periods where they have recently stopped using the steriod. Then the guy can go to a doctor and get a legal shot.
Does it really pay to juice when you may end up getting caught like so many others, and considering the questionable effects on the body? It will always tarnish your career.
True man, dont know why anyone would weak that.
Not a big Mo fan. I just don't like the way he celebrates when he wins. Her got energy drink all over the ring after one fight while celebrating. Not even considering the fighters that were to fight after him.
Can't be getting caught doing roids in this economy Mo!
Finally they put a retainer on King CLOWN!!!!
Hope he recovers from that infection but good! No way he could be Larkin man to man! I knew something was fishy lol
if you have a big mouth you better watch out what you do othterwise it might strike back at you like now....
He'll be in the UFC next year. Dana will find a reason to justify it. I don't have a problem with steroid use to be honest, but rules are rules. I'm sure there are loads of fighters taking them but at the same time i'm sure there are loads who are not.
Should not have been cut for, it looks like, expressing an opinion about someone who treated him like a child at the suspension hearing. If someone asked me if I could read and speak English, I'd get pissed too. At the VERY LEAST, it's disrespectful and a childish dig to make by someone who is sitting in judgment of another person (who happens to be a college graduate).
This is BS to me and I don't even like the guy, never have.
welcome to Titan Fighting Championship KIng F#$%^&*!
See you later 'Mo, you won't be missed.
'Mo and Rampage should get a room, because they are just alike. Whiny excuse makers. Nothing is their fault, immature......finger pointers.
At least Rampage was exciting to watch.